Pickup Trucks Remain The Most Popular Vehicles Among Both Consumers And Car Thieves

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Chevrolet and Ford’s heavy haulers hold down the top two spots among the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s annual list of the nation’s “Hot Wheels.'

Fortunately, the NICB says that if reported as stolen within the first 24 hours after going missing, 34 percent of targeted vehicles are eventually recovered.

Stealing a car or truck’s catalytic converter, which is a key anti-emissions component, has become especially problematic in recent years. Recyclers will reportedly pay $50-$250 or more for a used catalytic converter, mostly for the precious metals used to make it work, which include platinum, palladium, and rhodium. The NICB says 14,443 converters were taken during 2020 , with owners left facing repair bills that can run from $1,000-$3,000.

In addition to having a good quality antitheft system installed, preferably one that has an immobilizing and/or GPS tracking function, the NICB recommends heeding common sense to help thwart car thieves. That means always parking in a well-lit and well-populated high-visibility area, preferably with security cameras present, and keeping the vehicle in a closed garage at home.

 

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Because some reason these 2 pickups cost 100,000.00! BS anyone who would purchase one of these either has lots of money or doesn’t mind major debt. No thanks

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