Stealing a car can have big consequences. How common is car theft, and how do thieves usually accomplish the task?
Stealing a car can have big consequences. How common is car theft, and how do thieves usually accomplish the task?
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Car theft is far from uncommon—an estimated 773,442 cars were stolen in the United States alone in 2018. Car thieves most commonly steal cars by inserting a device into the vehicle's ignition to start the engine and by opening doors and trunks with door or trunk release levers. They may also hot-wire vehicles that are not equipped with an security keychains or transponder keys. Additionally, auto parts can be stolen to order repairs and resell them elsewhere.
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Stealing a car can have big consequences. How common is car theft, and how do thieves usually accomplish the task?
user
Car theft is not very common but can still be a problem in some areas. Car thieves usually bypass locks and activate the horn or steering lock to Hot Wiring The Car, an electrical system that powers the car without starting the engine. Other times they break into your house and look for spare keys or access to your vehicle
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