Car theft is a real problem for vehicle owners and it is getting worse by each passing day. You see, when it comes to car theft, there is usually a pattern. If you can identify it, you can protect yourself, to one extent, from being a victim. How? Well, buy not buying the vehicles that are popularly picked up by car-jackers, of course! However, if you still decide to buy the cars listed in this article, at least you’ll know that you are at risk and can take extra safety precautions. We have used data from AMI – a top insurance provider in NZ – to help you steer clear of the most stolen cars in New Zealand. So, without further ado, let’s dive in:
1. Toyota Aqua
The Toyota Aqua, also known as the Toyota Prius C, takes the stop spot in the most stolen cars list for 2023. Interestingly, it was also on the top of this list in 2022, so it’s clear that the Aqua is getting quite popular among car-jackers in NZ. But this is unsurprising, because the Toyota Aqua isn’t also one of the most in-demand cars in Japan (its home country) but also in many parts of Asia. In fact, the Toyota Aqua is the most stolen keyless car in NZ. 2. Nissan Tiida
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