It's up to the state and its drivers to keep the pressure
on auto thieves — being in last place means that the only place the state can go is up.
We are told that these key things are meant to protect us
from auto thieves but what is to protect us from the dealers?
If violence or potential violence is to be the dividing line, it is interesting to compare the nonviolent embezzler with the
nonviolent auto thief.
The provisions are aimed at
thwarting auto thieves and «chop shops» that strip cars and sell parts to legitimate repair shops.Since 1984 automakers have been required to label the engine, transmission and major body panels on the most frequently stolen cars.
Again, this drop can be attributed to an increased law enforcement presence
deterring auto thieves, as well as drivers going the extra mile and ensuring their vehicles are protected from theft.
Cars parked here have a far higher risk of getting sideswept from speeding drivers or becoming a target
of auto thieves.
June 29, 2009
Colorado Auto Thieves Are Put on Notice: 34 Colorado Law Enforcement Agencies Receive Grants to Fund Joint Efforts to Combat Auto Theft
«It could be that
auto thieves are going to steal something for which there is generally a market or a need for the parts,» Frank Scafidi, a spokesman for the NICB, told Bloomberg.
This means local vehicle owners run higher than average risks of losing a car to
auto thieves.
Drivers also receive credits on their insurance for using anti-theft devices such as immobilizers and «Lojack» systems, which further helps to bring down
auto thieves.
Consider buying comprehensive auto insurance to compensate you for loss or damage from
an auto thief, car burglar, or vandal.
This means local vehicle owners run higher than average risks of losing a car to
auto thieves.