Help Prevent Auto Crime
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, the top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada in 2007 were:
1) 1999 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
2) 2000 Honda Civic SiR 2-door
3) 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX/WRX STi 4-door AWD
4) 1999 Acura Integra 2-door
5) 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Grand Caravan/Voyager
6) 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Grand Caravan/Voyager AWD
7) 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Caravan/Voyager
8) 1998 Acura Integra 2-door
9) 2000 Audi TT Quattro 2-door Coupe
10) 1994 Dodge/Plymouth Shadow/Sundance 2-door Hatchback
Lock Out Auto Crime
- Participate in the local Combat Auto Theft (CAT) Program through ICBC and you local Police
- Never leave your keys in your vehicle
- Keep yoru extra key in your wallet - not hidden on your vehicle
- Lock your vehicle
- Lock the garage too
- invest in an anti-theft device (an immobilizer or club) You may qualify for a deductible rebate
- park in well lit open areas near pedestrian activity
- don't leave anything in your vehicle
- don't assume a thief won't steal your car - a thief will take what is available
- mark your belongings - if you must carry tools with you in your vehicle, engrave them with your drivers licence
Check out www.icbc.com for more information on Lock Out Auto Crime
