The Nationwide Vehicle Theft Protection Month is an effort to market awareness of car theft season, which falls in July and August, according to an infographic just published by LoJack.
Consciousness month
The consciousness effort has been supported by the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators and a security equipment business named LoJack.
Car theft stats
LoJack's inforgraphic stats are pretty nerve-racking. They are:
1. Auto thieves cost the nation around $4.5 billion a year. 2. In 2010, there was only an average of 42.8 seconds between vehicle thefts in the U.S. That's a total of 737,000 for the year. 3. The most stolen cars are ordinary ones like the Honda Accord, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry. However, 10 percent of all Corvettes made between 1981 and 2011 have been stolen. 4. Christmas Day is the holiday with the most auto thefts.
A big survey
Some of the data displayed on the infographic was culled from the company's own study of 4,500 vehicle owners in four major cities. The survey, conducted between April and May of 2012, found that almost 80 percent of people think about auto theft "occasionally or a lot," though just over a third take any measures to prevent it. Many admitted to having practiced bad habits which could invite thievery. Sixty-eight percent said they have either left a vehicle running while unattended or have walked away, leaving their parked vehicle unlocked.
There is identity fraud that comes from car theft
A third of those in the study said that they have left significant personal info in plain sight in vehicles before, such as electronic devices. About 64 percent said they have their home address programed into the vehicle's GPS unit, which makes it easier to find a home to rob. Car theft and identity fraud are certainly linked.
Keep your vehicle safe
The FBI explained that in 2011, the number of car thefts dropped. Still, there are things you can do to defend yourself from car theft.
LoJack explained a few "common sense" rules that motorists should always be following. It states:
"Never leave keys in the vehicle with the engine running. Don't hide a spare key in the vehicle. Close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle. Park in a well-lit area and, when at home, keep your vehicle in the garage. Don't leave valuables visible in your car, particularly those items that include information on your identity."
The security equipment-maker also recommended motorists use theft prevention devices and recovery tracking systems, much like the kind it sells, one assumes.
Consciousness month
The consciousness effort has been supported by the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators and a security equipment business named LoJack.
Car theft stats
LoJack's inforgraphic stats are pretty nerve-racking. They are:
1. Auto thieves cost the nation around $4.5 billion a year. 2. In 2010, there was only an average of 42.8 seconds between vehicle thefts in the U.S. That's a total of 737,000 for the year. 3. The most stolen cars are ordinary ones like the Honda Accord, the Honda Civic and the Toyota Camry. However, 10 percent of all Corvettes made between 1981 and 2011 have been stolen. 4. Christmas Day is the holiday with the most auto thefts.
A big survey
Some of the data displayed on the infographic was culled from the company's own study of 4,500 vehicle owners in four major cities. The survey, conducted between April and May of 2012, found that almost 80 percent of people think about auto theft "occasionally or a lot," though just over a third take any measures to prevent it. Many admitted to having practiced bad habits which could invite thievery. Sixty-eight percent said they have either left a vehicle running while unattended or have walked away, leaving their parked vehicle unlocked.
There is identity fraud that comes from car theft
A third of those in the study said that they have left significant personal info in plain sight in vehicles before, such as electronic devices. About 64 percent said they have their home address programed into the vehicle's GPS unit, which makes it easier to find a home to rob. Car theft and identity fraud are certainly linked.
Keep your vehicle safe
The FBI explained that in 2011, the number of car thefts dropped. Still, there are things you can do to defend yourself from car theft.
LoJack explained a few "common sense" rules that motorists should always be following. It states:
"Never leave keys in the vehicle with the engine running. Don't hide a spare key in the vehicle. Close all windows and lock all doors when leaving your vehicle. Park in a well-lit area and, when at home, keep your vehicle in the garage. Don't leave valuables visible in your car, particularly those items that include information on your identity."
The security equipment-maker also recommended motorists use theft prevention devices and recovery tracking systems, much like the kind it sells, one assumes.
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