What auto thieves in Ontario want and how you can stop them | CBC News

From tips that cost nothing to tools you can buy, 'layered' protection can keep your car safeHonda CR-Vs, like the one pictured here, were among the most commonly stolen vehicles in Ontario in 2020, according to Équité Association, which investigates and analyzes insurance fraud and crime.

"These are not young people who are stealing cars for joyrides or maybe a group that might steal a car in order to utilize it in a, a secondary criminal offence. These are professional criminals that have professional networks," said Michael Slack, director for auto theft for Ontario and Eastern Canada for Équité Association. "And often the expertise of that specific network can influence the type of vehicle that's being stolen in your neighbourhood.

But before looking at protection you can purchase, there are plenty of basic steps that cost nothing and can go a long way too, experts suggest.First, there's the obvious: Always take your keys with you when you park, don't leave your vehicle running, make sure your doors and windows are closed and always set your emergency brake. And definitely don't leave the original ownership or insurance cards in your vehicle — consider a photocopy instead.

Consider installing an ignition kill switch to keep your vehicle from starting. If you do have one installed, you can also call your insurance company and ask for a discount.

As someone who had their CR-V stolen in August, I can't even feign surprise. I knew what I was buying and I figured it would happen. It did, and there's really sweet fuck all I can do about it. Thankfully I recovered it thanks to an Airtag and sheer determination.

The rise in auto theft have anything to do with lack of supply to global market for new vehicles due to pandemic?

And take a look at the theft of catalytic converters. It's rampant, it makes your vehicle unusable and it's expensive to fix.

Who is stealing them, white supremacists?

Hey ask them if they want my 2010 f150 pls

If you keep your car messy no one will want to steal it xD

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This is an ad for car protection devices.

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