Protecting Your Car From Theft in Illinois

PROTECTING YOUR CAR FROM THEFT IN ILLINOIS Provided by: : Lincoln Auto Insurance lincolnautoinsurance.com According to some reports, a vehicle is stolen in the United States every 26 seconds. If you're a car owner, you need to be aware of the risks and how to minimize them. Vehicles Most Often Stolen in Illinois in 2012: 2000 Honda Civic 2000 Dodge Caravan 1997 Honda Accord 1991 Toyota Camry 2003 Chevrolet Impala 1997 Ford Pick-up (Full Size) 1997 Nissan Altima 1999 Ford Taurus 1994 Chevrolet Pickup (Full Size) 1999 Plymouth Voyager Vehicles Most Often Stolen in the United States: Honda Accord Honda Civic Ford Pick-Up Chevrolet Pick-Up Toyota Camry Dodge Caravan Dodge Pick-Up Acura Integra Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Top Places for Car Theft The good news for Illinois car owners is that Illinois isn't a common spot for thefts in the nation. In fact, the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area isn't even in the top: 50 for stolen automobiles. 1. Modesto, CA 2. Fresno, CA 3. Bakersfield, CA 4. Stockton-Lodi, CA 5. Yakima, WA 55. Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL Reducing Your Risk The National Insurance Crime Bureau has recommendations for how to protect your car from theft. Remove your keys, lock your doors, park in a well-lit area Common Sense Warning Device Car alarm, wheel locks, tire locks Smart keys, ignition disablers, wireless ignition authentication Emits signal to police or monitoring station when vehicle is stolen Immobilizing Device Tracking Device As you çan see, there is always a risk of auto theft, even when you take precautions. The best way to protect yourself is to have a good auto insurance policy in case of theft. LINCOLN INSURANCE AGENCY Provided by: lincolnautoinsurance.com