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Car thieves shun the Toyota Prius

Car thieves shun the Toyota Prius

SYF77

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According to The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in the US, the Toyota Prius has a much lower theft rate than other cars and a much higher recovery rate.

 

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Only 1 in 606 2008-2010 Toyota Prius is reported to be stolen as compared to the average for all 2008-2010 models, in which 1 in 78 vehicles is reported stolen.

 

The 'problem' is that the car-jackers want commonly used vehicle parts when they break the car apart.

 


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Syaheerbmw

Who in the right state of mind would even want to steal a Prius? None of the parts can be sold separately easily, not easily sold in the black market and would the car thief want to be seen driving one?

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Syaheerbmw

Who in the right state of mind would even want to steal a Prius? None of the parts can be sold separately easily, not easily sold in the black market and would the car thief want to be seen driving one?

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