As technology improves, fewer cars are getting stolen. Unfortunately, unless you're buying a new car then the anti-theft technology is going to be dated and the older the car, the easier it is to steal. That's pretty obvious, but there are ways to improve the chances of an older car not being stolen.

The bottom line with car theft is that if car thieves really want your car, they're going to take it. Thieves are constantly figuring out how to defeat the security technology automakers come up with. The latest technique is to stand in a driveway and use a signal booster to grab the signal from a keyless remote in the house and use it open up and start the car. Most car theft is a little more opportunistic though, and building simple habits like parking in well-lit areas, where there are a lot of windows overlooking the spot, or in well-trafficked areas, and not leaving valuables in plain sight help. For those older cars, its all about making it longer to steal as well. The longer it takes to steal a car, the more likely a thief will move on to something easier.

So, the question is, what cars shouldn't you buy if you're not parking in a garage or driveway overnight or do have to park in a high-crime area? The answer is definitely not one of these...