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class=\"tabsList__items selectDropdown__list\"><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item selected\"><a href=\"#h-key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-car-theft-prevention-measures-to-take-at-home\">Car theft prevention measures to take at home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-more-car-theft-prevention-tips\">More car theft prevention tips<\/a><\/li><li class=\"selectDropdown__list__item tabsList__item \"><a href=\"#h-what-to-do-if-your-car-is-stolen\">What to do if your car is stolen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group articleSingle__content__main tabListHeadings is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Also, recovery rates for stolen cars are going down. In 1990, 90 per cent of car owners who reported their vehicles stolen in Ontario had them recovered by police. That rate of recovery has fallen to approximately 50 per cent, in part because cars are being shipped outside of the country by organized crime rings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicle theft results in increased costs that affect us all. As car theft increases, so does the cost of car insurance\u2014not just for those who\u2019ve had their cars stolen but for all car owners. Car theft costs Canadians $1 billion each year in financial losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Car theft rates have risen dramatically in recent years in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">Cars with push-button starters and keyless entry are more susceptible to theft.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>To keep your car safe at home, park in a garage or secure parking lot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Devices like steering-wheel locks, anti-theft recovery systems, and on-board diagnostic (OBD) data-port blockers can help deter thieves and increase the chances that your car will be recovered.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-car-theft-prevention-measures-to-take-at-home\">Car theft prevention measures to take at home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping a car secure while it\u2019s parked at home is something that drivers often overlook. Here are some steps you can take to deter thieves from stealing your car out of your driveway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protect-your-key-fob-to-prevent-relay-and-reprogramming-theft\">Protect your key fob to prevent relay and reprogramming theft<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Keyless-entry and push-start vehicles offer convenience for drivers while giving criminals additional options for stealing cars. Relay theft (also known as reprogramming theft) is when thieves use high-tech means to steal your vehicle. Your key fob is vulnerable to radio-frequency devices that can intercept the signal it emits and use that to enter your car. To keep this from happening, store your fob far away from the entrance of your home or keep it in a signal-shielding Faraday box or pouch. These are inexpensive and can be easily purchased online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-park-in-a-garage-or-secure-area\">Park in a garage or secure area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best and safest place to park your car is in a garage or secure parking lot. If you don\u2019t have access to one, there are still a few tactics you can use to make your car less likely to get stolen from your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p>Never leave your car running,even if you\u2019re just popping back into the house to retrieve a forgotten item. Turn off the engine and take your keys with you, leaving doors locked and windows closed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item\">\n<p class=\"is-style-default default\">If you park on the street, turn your wheels in the direction of the curb. This will make it more difficult for your car to be illegally towed. For the same reason, back rear-wheel-drive cars into the driveway and park front-wheel-drive vehicles facing the top of the driveway.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lock-vehicle-doors-and-windows\">Lock vehicle doors and windows<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Simple steps go a long way toward preventing car theft at home. Always lock your car, keep your windows rolled up, and store items that might further attract thieves out of view and locked inside the trunk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-car-theft-prevention-tips\">More car theft prevention tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll never regret going the extra mile to protect your vehicle from theft. Here are a few items you can use to deter car theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-car-anti-theft-devices\"><a><\/a>Car anti-theft devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Inexpensive steering-wheel locks act as a visual and physical deterrent that will stop some thieves from targeting your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-obd-data-port-blockers\">OBD data-port blockers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A data-port blocker or lock prevents thieves from gaining access to your car\u2019s on-board diagnostic (OBD) system, which is what they use to access and control a car\u2019s internal computer, in turn, start the ignition. Check with your car manufacturer to make sure that installing this device does not invalidate your warranty, and do some careful product research before choosing a lock.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Install an anti-theft recovery system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Anti-theft recovery systems are designed to prevent theft and aid in the recovery of stolen vehicles. Most recovery systems work by hiding small tracking devices throughout the vehicle and provides real-time location updates, enabling law enforcement to track down and recover a stolen car anywhere in North America. Some systems, like Tag, may also etch their logo on the car\u2019s windows to serve as a deterrent for thieves. &nbsp;Installing an approved anti-theft recovery system may also qualify you for insurance premium discounts! Consult with your insurance advisor for more information on available anti-theft recovery options suitable for your needs and region, and potential discounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-if-your-car-is-stolen\">What to do if your car is stolen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your car is stolen, contact the police to file a report. Don\u2019t try to retrieve it on your own, even if you have a tracking device installed. Provide police with all the data you have, including video-surveillance footage and GPS information. Be sure to keep copies for yourself of any documents you share with police. Ask the police for a copy of their report for your own files and insurance claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, contact your insurance company to learn how to file your claim. They\u2019ll guide you through the process and let you know the exact information they need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to learn more about car insurance and how to protect your car? 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