Pay maximum attention to your car, especially if it is of this model: 1 in 3 are stolen.
When you buy a new car and go to get insurance, initially because it is fresh from the dealership we want to protect it in every way and, consequently, we tend to include every option, from atmospheric events to theft and fire.
As time passes, however, the car ages and consequently the attention towards it also decreases. In fact, many motorists decide after a few years to start saving on insurance and they give up some protection since, according to them, it is not worth it for the value of the vehicle.
One thing you never think about, however, is that if your car is stolen and you don’t have theft insurance, you’re completely stuck. without a means of transport and without any sum to allocate to the purchase of another machine. If you work away from home, this can be very unpleasant.
Here, in Italy, what they are the most stolen car models in absolute terms and what is the trend of this type of crime which, in the last period, has definitely been on the increase in our country: keep your eyes open!
Car thefts, here are some numbers
In 2023, car thefts in Italy increased compared to 2022 and, this year, the same can be said to be happening. The most affected models are SUVs, which make up 53% of stolen cars. Furthermore, the majority of thefts of this type are concentrated in four regions: 33% occur in Campania, 24% in Lazio, 20% in Puglia and 14% in Lombardy.
The analysis was conducted by the Lojack observatory, a leading company in radio frequency anti-theft systems, and also revealed which are the most popular models by far from car thieves – here they are all, be careful if you have such a car.
Fiat Panda but not only
The most stolen models in Italy are the Fiat Panda, the Fiat 500, the Citroen C3, the Lancia Ypsilon and the Smart Fortwo. As regards SUVs, however, the Toyota Rav4 is highly appreciated by thieves, followed by the Toyota C-HR, the Fiat 500X, the Jeep Renegade and finally the Peugeot 3008.
Most car thefts occur thanks to tools high technology like the jammer, a frequency jammer that prevents those nearby from locking the car with their remote control. If you have one of these models, therefore, keep your eyes open.
