Car thieves target vehicles that present the least amount of hassle. A vehicle equipped with an anti-theft device is more of a hassle than one without.
This part of Auto Crime and Fraud helps you choose a good anti-theft device. It also shows how crime-savvy customers can save money on a policy or a claim.
Anti-theft devices can deter thieves three ways:
To help protect your vehicle, it's worth investing in the best anti-theft system you can afford. But no anti-theft device is foolproof. Learn which 25 models and makes of vehicle are stolen most often, and review our theft protection tips.
If your car is highly vulnerable, equip it with two or more different types of devices. For example, your electronic immobilizer prevents outright theft. That's good, but break-ins still happen. The distinct outline of a steering wheel lock shows that you take extra precautions — and probably leave nothing of value to steal from your locked vehicle.
