New York, NY (Top40 Charts) You can become a victim of car theft in any city in the United States, but there are 10 cities in which the possibility of this is higher than in others. Today, the place of your residence really matters. Based on data from the National Bureau of Insurance Crimes, we have prepared a list of cities where the likelihood of car theft is increasing.
What is the Reason?
In most cases, the cars are stolen by well-organized crime groups able to sell it. Many drivers prefer to buy cars that were in use for a while. Thus, they can save at least 11% of the cost. Some cars after one year of use almost do not lose in price, and if the price difference between such a car and a new one is 9-15%, then it is better to buy a new car. However, if we have to consider the elder vehicle - we should make sure that the car has a clear ownership history, in other words, to lookup owner by VIN so that not to purchase trouble instead of a car.
10 Most Dangerous Cities
When it comes to car theft, there is no link between the average level of income, the crime rate, and the accident itself. On the contrary, most of these cities have lower levels of poverty, higher education, and household incomes than other cities in their respective states. Let's look at the list of 10 the most dangerous US cities by the number of cars stolen per year:
10. Atlanta, Georgia (19,220);
9. Miami, Florida (20,207);
8. Dallas, Texas (20,229);
7. Seattle, Washington (20,704);
6. New York, New York (21,145);
5. Chicago, Illinois (22,853);
4. Houston, Texas (25,069);
3. Riverside, California (25,708);
2. San Francisco, California (29,414);
1. Los Angeles, California (60,670).
Which Cars are Under the Risk of Theft?
Car thefts in the United States are often carefully planned by large organized crime groups that carry out large-scale operations and often operate in certain large cities. In addition, some models and brands of cars steal more often than others. Expensive exotic cars may seem a more profitable source of income, but usual models as Honda Accord, Chevrolet, and Ford pickups are more often to be stolen in the USA. This is especially true for older cars without modern security systems.
How to Check Vehicle History?
When buying a car that has already run along American roads, we strongly recommend checking its history yourself, as this will allow you to avoid unnecessary problems and take care of safety.
In most cases, you will have to pay for a service to get a full VIN report, but there are many open sources where you can get partial access to the history of the vehicle. You can also assign these costs to the dealer or seller.
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