Last year, the Florida Department of Police force (FDLE) reports 42,889 cars were stolen across the state. “Quite often, stolen cars are not recovered and if they are, they are not without damage,” says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's leading independent auto insurance agency.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released its annual Hot Wheels report identifying, the ten most stolen vehicles in the U.S. during 2021. The NICB also breaks down their research through the top stolen cars in every state.
Listed here are the vehicles and also the most widely used year stolen in Florida last year. Is yours a favorite among thieves?
- Ford Pickup (Full-sized) 2006
- Nissan Altima 2021
- Toyota Camry 2021
- Honda Accord 2021
- Toyota Corolla 2021
- Honda Civic 2021
- Chevrolet Pickup (Full-sized) 2006
- Hyundai Sonata 2010
- Dodge Pickup (Full size) 2005
- Hyundai Elantra 2021
While anti-theft technologies are a highly effective deterrent, watch out for complacency. The NICB reports that thousands of vehicles continue being stolen each year due to owner negligence. Many cars are taken because drivers leave their keys or fobs in the vehicle. According to the FBI, A quarter of cars stolen in Florida had the keys within the ignition.
If your vehicle is stolen, go ahead and take following steps. First, determine without a doubt that your car has been stolen. Make sure it was not towed or borrowed by someone without them requesting permission.
Once this is determined, call the police. “The police will require your automobile identification number, VIN, which can be found on your car insurance ID card,” reminds Ellsworth Buck, V . p . of Insurance, Florida's largest independent auto insurance agency. The police will even need your license plate number, an account from the vehicle and any additional information your car might have for example GPS or telematics information. You will also need to fill out a police report, necessary for most insurance providers.
Next, speak to your insurance agent. The insurance company will walk you through the data they need to file claims for you. If you're leasing or financing the automobile, you will need to also contact the lender.
Make sure you are covered if your car is stolen with car insurance from Insurance. Contact an agent in your town today.
