The Three Most Commonly Stolen Cars In New York State

Having your car stolen feels like something that would only happen in the movies. Unfortunately, though, it happens more often than people think.

You feel like you're in a safe area. You've done everything they told you to do. You locked your car. You made sure that any valuables were stowed away where potential thieves wouldn't see them. You believe there's no chance your car will get stolen. Then you come out to find that it's not where you left it. Someone decided to steal your car.

This happens every day in New York State. Cars and trucks get stolen all the time, and sadly, a lot of the time, the person who did it isn't even looking to keep it for themselves. They just want to know they could do it and take your car for a joy ride.

Which cars are stolen the most often in New York State?

Recently, a study was done by looking at the FBI's crime data to determine what the most popular cars were that were being stolen in the United States. Nationally, they found that pickup trucks were the most common with Fords leading the way, followed closely by Chevrolets.

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In New York, though, it was Hondas. The Honda CR-V was the most commonly stolen vehicle in New York State. That was followed by the Honda Accord, and then the Honda Civic in third place.

Ways to avoid having your car stolen

One of the most common ways that people get their vehicles stolen is by leaving their keys in them. It seems like a stupid mistake, but it happens more often than you'd think. With vehicles changing from keys that need to be inserted to simple buttons that need to be pushed, it makes it easier to forget them in a console or a cup holder.

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Another thing you should avoid doing is starting your car to let it warm up without using an automatic starter.

They're simple mistakes, but they could end up costing you quite a bit.