The FBI's Uniform Crime Reports show that more than 773,000 cars were reported stolen in 2017. A vehicle is stolen every 40.9 seconds, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III), despite the fact that auto theft has dropped over the past few decades.

Research has shown that the recent rise in auto theft is a result of the high Naira/USD exchange rate and declining purchasing power, which have made the importation of cars highly expensive and out of the grasp of middle-class families.

According to statistics, between 85% and 90% of the cars that are stolen in Nigeria and 60% of the cars that are stolen in nearby African nations are sold again in Nigeria, either entirely (under the names Direct Belgium or Tokumbo) or in part. This suggests that Nigeria is a lucrative market for stolen cars.

Untrustworthy auto dealers are becoming prone to selling stolen and imported vehicles together to gullible buyers.

According to the III, thieves have become more cunning, swapping vehicle identifying numbers to evade detection and utilizing smart keys to steal cars. So, what can you do to better safeguard yourself against becoming a car theft victim?

Take precautions to keep your car safe by being diligent about locking it up.

Here are some steps you may take to assist prevent auto theft.


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1. Always Lock Your the doors.

In order to discourage a thief, keep your doors secured. It's a good idea to make checking your car doors a habit.


2. Remove your keys From the car.

The National Insurance Crime Bureau advises against leaving your keys in the ignition (NICB). If your key is still inside the vehicle, a burglar can just smash a window and take off. In addition, Firestone advises against leaving your car running, even if you're only running a quick errand inside a store. A running car could be a simple target for a burglar, especially if it is unlocked or left unattended.


3. Don't keep a spare key close to your car.

When leaving your automobile, alway take your Key with you. In case they get locked out, some individuals hide a backup key under the car or in the glove box, but criminals are aware of these locations and will search there first. Even though being locked out of your car is annoying, consider the inconvenience of having your car stolen.


4. Keep the windows closed

It's alway advisable keeping your windows totally closed. A burglar


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