We put a lot of thought into purchasing a new vehicle. It's easy to consider the obvious things like gas mileage and cost of ownership. We also look at resale value and how much our new ride will cost to insure.

What's the Risk of Your Vehicle Being Stolen in Arizona?

One thing worth considering is the risk your new vehicle could be stolen in Arizona. GetJerry.com reports Arizona is ranked 11th for most automobile thefts in the nation. That's a daunting fact when you consider how much we rely on our cars.
Older cars might be easier to steal than newer cars. Credit: Canva
Older cars might be easier to steal than newer cars. Credit: Canva
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A car or truck doesn't have to be fresh off the lot in order to be a target for thieves. In fact, in many cases, a vehicle can make the most stolen list simply because it's easy to steal. That's the case with some of the automobiles on our list: for thieves, these cars and trucks are easy pickings.

Why These Vehicles are Targeted by Theives

Motorbiscuit.com says that many older vehicles lack theft deterrents like smart key technology or immobilizing devices that prevent the engine from starting without the key fob. And some are a cinch to hotwire.
The 2004 Chevy Silverado, for example, is a hot ticket for thieves since it lacks a lot of modern security features and it's easy to hotwire.
Cars can quickly be taken to chop shops. Credit Canva
Cars can quickly be taken to chop shops. Credit Canva
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Thieves love to go after older trucks because their parts are still valuable for resale, sometimes more than the vehicle as a whole.

Stolen trucks are quickly taken to “chop shops” where the more expensive parts, like wheels and tailgates are stripped off and resold, frequently on websites like eBay and Amazon. These vehicles may be older, but they're all hot tickets for car theives.

These are the Top 5 Most Stolen Vehicles in Arizona

 5. 2004 Chevy Silverado

2004 Chevy Silverado. Photo via badger1950 // eBay
2004 Chevy Silverado. Via user badger1950 // eBay
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4. 2006 Ford F150

Ford F-150. Via User 7643scott // eBay
Ford F-150. Via user 7643scott // eBay
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3. 2000 Honda Civic

2000 Honda Civic. Via user premiercarsnj // eBay
2000 Honda Civic. Via user premiercarsnj // eBay
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2.1997 Honda Accord

1997 Honda Accord. Via user duncan-imports-and-classics // eBay
1997 Honda Accord. Via user duncan-imports-and-classics // eBay
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1. 2001 Dodge Ram

2001 Dodge Ram. Via user nj-truck-king // eBay
2001 Dodge Ram. Via user nj-truck-king // eBay
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