A lot of factors are taken into account by insurance providers before quoting a car insurance rate to a customer. Generally, the more expensive a car is, the higher the car insurance cost. Some car models have a higher probability of being stolen, resulting in insurance companies quoting higher insurance rates for these particular car models.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA), a motor vehicle is stolen every 40.9 seconds in the United States. The cost of stolen vehicles amounted to $6 billion in 2017 alone. Moreover, 75% of the motor vehicles stolen were automobiles. The infographic shows the list of cars in the United States with the highest probability of being stolen.

Another key factor in deciding the insurance premiums of vehicles is the location of the car owner. The map below lists the states with the highest probability of motor vehicle theft. The State of California tops the list with the highest probability of a car being stolen.

There are multiple safety features that users can install to reduce the probability of their car being stolen, including:

Audible and Visible Devices: Devices such as horn alarms, steering wheel locks, flashing lights, window etching, etc.

Immobilizing Devices: Such devices prevent thieves from hot-wiring the vehicle. Some devices incorporate computer chips in the ignition keys and can disable the flow of fuel or electricity to the engines.

Vehicle Recovery Systems: Such devices can help law enforcement officials to track down the vehicle if it has been stolen through GPS.

Dash Cameras: Dash Cameras can record the theft taking place and make the process of filing the claim easier.

Some of the most stolen car parts include