Any car can be a target for theft, so Consumer Reports reveals some helpful tips for every vehicle owner.
As Action News has been reporting for years now, the major issue has been with Kias and Hyundais - theft of those vehicles skyrocketing more than 1000% since 2020.It's a list you don't want to be on: The most stolen vehicles in America in 2022 were various models of Hyundais and Kias, as well as Chevy and Ford Pickup trucks, and Honda Civic and Accords.Don't leave valuables in your car that can be easily spotted from the outside.
For even more peace of mind, you may want to add a home security camera. A model from Wyze performed well in CR's tests and costs just $50. One camera from"Simply having a light that turns on automatically if anyone approaches your garage can really be effective in scaring away potential thieves," said Jeff Bartlett of Consumer Reports.
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