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Pickup Truck Tailgates: Easy To Steal, And Thefts On The Rise

Pickup Truck Tailgates: Easy To Steal, And Thefts On The Rise

Coming back to the truck after a game at the stadium or following a night out with friends, it can come as quite a shock to realize that thieves have made off with your tailgate. It takes less than 30 seconds for a thief to snatch a pickup tailgate and replacement costs can amount to $1,000 or...

February 9, 2013 by 
 
NICB's 2012 Hot Wheels list

Most-Stolen Car In The U.S.? 1994 Honda Accord...Again

The singling out of the 1994 Honda Accord as the most-stolen car in the United States last year isn’t exactly music to the ears of owners of the popular family car... August 21, 2012 by 


 
NICB - 2011 Hot Spots

California Has Seven Of 10 Car Theft Hot Spots: NICB

Vehicle thefts continued to decline for the eighth consecutive year, with preliminary FBI estimates of 2011 vehicle thefts showing a 3.3-percent drop from the year before... June 20, 2012 by 


 
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6 Ways To Protect Yourself From Car Thieves This Holiday Season

The holidays, as we all know, are for sharing. But what we might not have picked up from all those Christmas specials on TV is that the holidays are also for stealing --... December 12, 2011 by  1


 
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Vehicle Theft Down But California Has 8 Of Top 10 Hot Spots, Report

The good news is that vehicle theft is down for the seventh consecutive year. The bad news – if you live in California – is that the state holds an unenviable... June 21, 2011 by 


 
Screenshot from YouTube video "New GTR R35 crashes following Evo IX MR"

Staged Accidents And Scams: How To Spot Insurance Fraud

If you're in an accident and there's something a little odd about either the incident itself or what happens in the days and weeks following, you might be right to think that... April 22, 2011 by  3


 
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How To Protect Your Car From Thieves

Anyone who has returned to where they know they parked their car only to find it’s been stolen knows the sinking feeling. “If only I’d followed my instincts... April 10, 2011 by 


 
1997 Honda Accord Cpe LX

Hot Wheels: Older Civic, Newer Corolla Among Top Theft Targets

Don't ever think that what you're driving is too plain or unattractive to be the target of thieves. Its ubiquity might actually make it a more likely target. That's one of... September 20, 2010 by 


 
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Hands Off, Crooks: Tips To Keep Car Thieves At Bay

The National Insurance Crime Bureau says that once every 20 seconds in the United States a vehicle is stolen — and that theft from vehicles occurs far more often than... September 17, 2010 by 


 
car on fire

Insurance Fraud Up Again: Inflated Bills, Staged Accidents Rampant

Smashed windshields, staged accidents, and suspicious fender-benders and vehicle fires might remain relatively common tactics for deceiving insurance companies—and might be... August 11, 2010 by 


 
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