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As ghouls, witches, and werewolves prowl the streets on Halloween, another threat lurks in the shadows: the rise in vehicle thefts. With car heists at a frightful peak during this spooky season, the importance of Halloween vehicle safety cannot be overstressed. So, as you prepare to revel in the holiday festivities, make sure you arm yourself with our Halloween Safety...

Managing dealership inventory audits has always been vital, yet often overwhelming for dealerships. The core objective of these audits is for the floor plan finance companies to have a comprehensive and accurate account of all vehicles on the floor.   In many dealerships this is a manual, often grueling process: physically verifying each car, meticulously noting down VINs, bills of sale,...

The hum of the engine, the freedom of the open road – for many teenagers, acquiring their driver’s license is a thrilling rite of passage. For parents, however, it sparks a new set of anxieties.  Shocking but true, the CDC reports that “About eight teens ages 13–19 die every day from motor vehicle crash injuries.” Thankfully, with technological advances, GPS...

Suppose you opened the door to your new car and the digital cockpit and HD screens immediately matched your iPhone’s operating system colors, type choices, and, if you wanted, a background photo. The interior lighting would take on a hue of your choice, and based on your preferences, Siri would welcome you and ask if you would like the temp...

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new piece of legislation to help prevent catalytic converter theft in California. This is intended to help deter criminals, as catalytic converter theft has been rising sharply in recent years. Why? Catalytic converters contain numerous rare earth metals, such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium, and thieves can sell them for a high price. Priced...

The Kia Boyz TikTok Challenge is a recent social media trend that has caught law enforcement officials’ attention across the United States. This challenge, which consists of using a USB cable and a phone to hot-wire and steal a Kia or Hyundai car and posting a video of the joyride hoping for viral attention, is growing in popularity. So, as you...

As discussed in our blog on car theft statistics by state, recent reports on stolen cars have been on the rise across the country. But, perhaps just as important as knowing whether you live in a high car theft area is knowing what your chances are of recovering a stolen vehicle. Let’s take a look at five must-know stolen car...

If it’s your first time experiencing theft, you may not know where to start or what to do when your car is stolen. With the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) releasing reports of increasing vehicle theft reversing a two-year decline, you’re probably not the only one.  So, where do you begin when you find yourself staring at an empty parking...

Data from the last year has been released by the National Crime Insurance Bureau (NCIB) and organized by Statista to provide U.S. residents with new insight into car theft statistics by state.  From what October’s data concludes, car owners nationally experienced volatile spikes in car theft reportings, making vehicle theft the single most common form of property crime. State-wide and...

Whether you regularly park in areas where car theft is a concern or are just looking for an added layer of security, simple measures can protect your vehicle and provide peace of mind. As vehicle theft rates rise, two methods have emerged to give drivers an added layer of security: VIN etching and GPS technology.  In recent years, more and...