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For the fourth straight year the Honda Civic is Canada's most stolen vehicle.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released its annual list of the most frequently stolen vehicles on Thursday and a 2000 and a 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door occupy the first two spots. They are followed on the list by several high-value, all-wheel/four-wheel drive SUVs, which the IBC says in its press release suggests that sophisticated, organized crime rings are involved.
These vehicles are frequently targeted by criminal organizations that strip them for parts, re-sell them to unsuspecting consumers or export them to countries where there is a high demand for upscale vehicles that can handle rugged terrain.
Police in Halifax and Montreal have seized 600 stolen vehicles valued at $18-million this year. The value of stolen vehicles jumps to $30.7-million if vehicles that have been repatriated from overseas and those recovered using license plate reader technology are included.
“In addition to sophisticated crime rings that operate as businesses, transportation theft (or so-called ’joy riding’) still exists,” said Rick Dubin , vice-president of Investigative Services at IBC. “This type of theft is committed by someone just looking for a car that’s easy to steal, which can be used for transportation or to commit other crimes. The difference is that cars stolen for these purposes are often abandoned and found. Cars stolen by organized crime rings disappear.”
According to Statistics Canada, 108,172 vehicles were stolen in Canada in 2009, a drop of 15 per cent from 2008.
The top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada:
1. 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
2. 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
3. 2002 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD
4. 2004 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD
5. 2005 Acura RSX Type S 2-door
6. 1997 Acura Integra 2-door
7. 2000 Audi S4 Quattro 4-door AWD
8. 2003 Hummer H2 4-door AWD
9. 2006 Acura RSX Type S 2-door
10. 2004 Hummer H2 4-door AWD
Eight of the 10 of the vehicles on Canada’s most frequently stolen list do not have an approved electronic immobilizer, which prevents thieves from starting a vehicle without the key. However, a professional thief can steal a car in about 30 seconds, even without a key.
Tips for protecting your car:
* Keep the car locked with the windows up
* Do not leave your vehicle registration and proof of insurance in the car. Instead, keep them in your wallet or purse
* Never leave valuable items in the car, put them in the trunk
* Never leave the vehicle running unattended at stores or in your driveway
* Park in well-lit, busy areas
* If applicable, park in your garage, and lock both the garage door and the car doors.
The Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) released its annual list of the most frequently stolen vehicles on Thursday and a 2000 and a 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door occupy the first two spots. They are followed on the list by several high-value, all-wheel/four-wheel drive SUVs, which the IBC says in its press release suggests that sophisticated, organized crime rings are involved.
These vehicles are frequently targeted by criminal organizations that strip them for parts, re-sell them to unsuspecting consumers or export them to countries where there is a high demand for upscale vehicles that can handle rugged terrain.
Police in Halifax and Montreal have seized 600 stolen vehicles valued at $18-million this year. The value of stolen vehicles jumps to $30.7-million if vehicles that have been repatriated from overseas and those recovered using license plate reader technology are included.
“In addition to sophisticated crime rings that operate as businesses, transportation theft (or so-called ’joy riding’) still exists,” said Rick Dubin , vice-president of Investigative Services at IBC. “This type of theft is committed by someone just looking for a car that’s easy to steal, which can be used for transportation or to commit other crimes. The difference is that cars stolen for these purposes are often abandoned and found. Cars stolen by organized crime rings disappear.”
According to Statistics Canada, 108,172 vehicles were stolen in Canada in 2009, a drop of 15 per cent from 2008.
The top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada:
1. 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
2. 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
3. 2002 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD
4. 2004 Cadillac Escalade 4-door 4WD
5. 2005 Acura RSX Type S 2-door
6. 1997 Acura Integra 2-door
7. 2000 Audi S4 Quattro 4-door AWD
8. 2003 Hummer H2 4-door AWD
9. 2006 Acura RSX Type S 2-door
10. 2004 Hummer H2 4-door AWD
Eight of the 10 of the vehicles on Canada’s most frequently stolen list do not have an approved electronic immobilizer, which prevents thieves from starting a vehicle without the key. However, a professional thief can steal a car in about 30 seconds, even without a key.
Tips for protecting your car:
* Keep the car locked with the windows up
* Do not leave your vehicle registration and proof of insurance in the car. Instead, keep them in your wallet or purse
* Never leave valuable items in the car, put them in the trunk
* Never leave the vehicle running unattended at stores or in your driveway
* Park in well-lit, busy areas
* If applicable, park in your garage, and lock both the garage door and the car doors.
