Car Thieves Now Trying To Make Keys To Steal Cars
Car thefts have evolved over time. Most people think that car theft involves a thief bashing out a window or hot wiring a car. Now, thieves are using technology as a way to steal cars.
Most people would be surprised to know that the most stolen car in the United States is not a fancy sports car or BMW; it is actually a 1994 Honda Accord. This is mainly due to the fact that many Japanese models of car are easy to steal. Now, thieves are making their own keys so that they can steal vehicles.
Many people who have newer models of vehicles have computer chipped keys. These keys are thought to be unique but they truly are not which is why thieves are copying them so that they can steal vehicles very easily.
Thieves have become very smart. They go online and find the key code for a vehicle that they want to steal. Then, they will call up a dealership or order a replacement key online. Once they have that replacement key, they can strike at any time and gain access to the vehicle.
VIN numbers are very easy to get and thieves use them to take them to dealerships or locksmiths so that they can produce fake documents claiming that they own a vehicle that they do not have the key to. Since the thief is asking for a replacement key, they know the car cannot be produced for verification because it is parked somewhere else. This allows thieves to easily get the replacement keys that they want to commit car thefts.
According to the latest statistics, more than 66 percent of used cars that are over ten years old are not covered with comprehensive car insurance coverage.
This means that a majority of these cars that are stolen will not be replaced by insurance companies.
It is a good idea for people to have comprehensive insurance coverage if they leave their car unattended for hours at a time. Cars that are this vulnerable are very likely to be stolen regardless of how safe a neighborhood or location may seem.
This development shows that thieves are spending more and more time trying to figure out ways to cut corners so that they can steal cars much more quickly and efficiently. This means that all drivers need to be able to protect their cars as much as possible.
One great way to do this is to park near other cars in well-lit areas. Leaving your car unattended in an empty parking lot is very dangerous and makes your car highly susceptible to being stolen. Car thefts are on the decline and this can continue if more and more drivers are vigilant.
