Recently the Toronto Star published an excellent series series on auto theft in the GTA region. I cannot repost the series due to copyright regulations.
However, there are numerous take aways from this series that could benefit you greatly:
- Put your car into the garage
- Lock your car if it sits in the driveway
- Use protective Faraday bags for key fobs
- Use a steering wheel locking device
The bottom line: “Don’t trade personal injury for car retention.”
If thieves break into your home, threatening you, cooperate and give up your car. Your personal safety and your family’s are more important than any car.
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Below is list of the most targetted cars:
Cars Targeted in GTA Car Theft TorStar Series
Car models named in the Toronto Star’s GTA car theft series, with approximate Canadian values
|
Car |
Approximate Value |
|
Audi Q3 |
$41,000 |
|
Audi RS6 |
$135,000 |
|
BMW (unspecified model) |
$140,000 |
|
BMW i4 |
$55,000 |
|
BMW M3 |
$98,000 |
|
BMW M4 CSL |
$166,500 |
|
BMW X5 |
$86,000 |
|
Chevrolet Tahoe |
Over $100,000 |
|
Dodge Durango |
$57,000 |
|
Dodge Ram 1500 |
$52,000 |
|
Honda Civic |
$27,000 |
|
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
$58,000 |
|
Lamborghini (unspecified model) |
Value unavailable |
|
Lamborghini Urus |
$300,000 |
|
Land Rover (unspecified model) |
Value unavailable |
|
Lexus SUV (unspecified model) |
Value unavailable |
|
Mercedes-Benz (unspecified model) |
Value unavailable |
|
Mercedes-Benz GLE 450 |
$95,000 |
|
Mercedes-Benz GLS 63 |
$214,000 |
|
Porsche 911 |
$150,000 |
|
Porsche 911 Turbo S |
$320,000 |
|
Porsche Taycan |
$132,000 |
|
Range Rover |
$130,000 |
|
Toyota Grand Highlander |
$50,500 |
|
Toyota Highlander |
$47,000 |
|
Toyota Tundra |
$51,500 |
