The National Vehicle Theft Protection Month is an attempt to market consciousness of auto 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 Car Theft Investigators and a security equipment company named LoJack.
Auto 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.
Getting info from LoJack study
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 nearly 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.
Associated with identity fraud
The study also addressed the connection between car theft and identity fraud. Just under a 3rd of those surveyed admitted to leaving an electronic system or printed documents containing their personal info in plain sight in an unattended vehicle. A much more worrisome 64 percent copped to having their home address programmed into the vehicle's GPS gadget, which could give burglars access to a motorist's garage and home.
Thievery can be avoided
The FBI explained that in 2011, the number of car thefts dropped. Still, there are things you can do to protect yourself from car theft.
LoJack explained a few "common sense" rules that motorists should always be following. It claims:
"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 company pointed out that it has a theft prevention gadget and recovery tracking system that prevents theft, and consumers should get it.
Consciousness month
The consciousness effort has been supported by the International Association of Car Theft Investigators and a security equipment company named LoJack.
Auto 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.
Getting info from LoJack study
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 nearly 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.
Associated with identity fraud
The study also addressed the connection between car theft and identity fraud. Just under a 3rd of those surveyed admitted to leaving an electronic system or printed documents containing their personal info in plain sight in an unattended vehicle. A much more worrisome 64 percent copped to having their home address programmed into the vehicle's GPS gadget, which could give burglars access to a motorist's garage and home.
Thievery can be avoided
The FBI explained that in 2011, the number of car thefts dropped. Still, there are things you can do to protect yourself from car theft.
LoJack explained a few "common sense" rules that motorists should always be following. It claims:
"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 company pointed out that it has a theft prevention gadget and recovery tracking system that prevents theft, and consumers should get it.
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