The Insurance Bureau of Canada has released their annual report of the top stolen cars for 2014. This year, Ford F series trucks take 7 of the top 10 spots.
Top 10 Stolen Cars in Canada 2014:
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In addition to the popular Ford trucks, Honda Civics continue to be popular among thieves. One reason these models are being targeted may have to do with their popularity among Canadian consumers. The fact there are so many of these vehicles on the road make tracking stolen ones more difficult. Further, their high demand makes unloading re-vinned (given a false vehicle identification number (VIN)) vehicles on unsuspecting buyers that much easier.
Luxury cars such as those made by Lexus, Audi, BMW and Mercedes continue to be targets. Once stolen, many of these end up being sold abroad. Organized crime rings ship them out of Montreal and Halifax to West Africa.
The list also breaks down stolen vehicles by province. Here is the top 10 stolen cars in Ontario for 2014:
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While some thefts can be quite complicated, 50% occur while the keys are in the ignition. Warm-up thefts are especially common in Canada during winter. Remember to keep you car locked and don’t leave it running while unattended.
You can read the IBC release here