May 10, 2004

Going to Leave your Car at the Airport?

Gone in 60 seconds? How about 26 seconds. That is how often a car is stolen in the US, one car every 26 seconds. Travelers should beware because thieves like to strike when they can get away and it will be a while before anyone notices the car missing. So they’ll check out the long term parking lot at the airport or people’s driveways where they look like they’ve been gone for a while. Here is the list of the top 25 cars that thieves just can’t resist. Is your car on the list?

This article lists the cars and the reasons why thieves like them so much.

By Bankrate.com
The 25 vehicles thieves love most


...Yes, vehicles vanish from street curbs, driveways, parking lots and even car dealership lots. But, says McGoey, the frequency increases when the dishonest can bet you'll be gone for an extended time. Think airports, movie complexes, large apartment complexes at night, shopping centers during business hours, fairgrounds and sporting events. They tend to avoid fee-based parking lots (too much hassle explaining to the old guy sitting in the little booth why they don't have a ticket) as well as stacked parking garages that offer just one escape route.

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Posted by travelsafetyblog at May 10, 2004 02:00 PM