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Protect Your Ride: Car Part Theft Trends and Prevention Tips

Protect Your Ride: Car Part Theft Trends and Prevention Tips
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Car part theft is on the rise, and the Donut team is here to discuss the vulnerable cars and parts being targeted by these modern-day bandits. Porsche owners beware, as thieves have their eyes set on headlights, especially from models like the Cayenne and Panamera. These stolen lights are not just for show; they're being resold for a hefty profit due to their ideal light and heat properties for indoor marijuana cultivation. The audacious thieves are shown in footage jimmying and violently ripping out these precious headlights, leaving owners in distress. In Amsterdam, a quirky solution involving parking cars inside metal boxes is suggested to deter these light-snatching criminals.

Moving on to Ford Superduty and F-150s in Texas, tail lights are the hot commodity for thieves due to their high demand and easy removal process. The inclusion of blind spot sensors in these lights only adds to their value, making them a prime target for resale. Owners are advised to invest in an all guard kit to protect their trucks from these light-fingered crooks. Meanwhile, F-150s are facing a new threat with catalytic converter thefts on the rise, driven by the valuable metals contained within. Thieves are cashing in on these converters, prompting owners to shield their vehicles against such thefts.

Toyota Tacoma owners are also feeling the heat as thieves are making off with their tailgates with alarming ease, simply by yanking them off. Locking mechanisms are recommended to safeguard these easy-to-remove tailgates from falling into the wrong hands. Honda Civic airbags are the latest target in Pittsburgh, with thieves swiftly swiping them by undoing a few clips. Steering wheel locks are becoming a necessity for Civic owners to protect their vehicles from these airbag-snatching miscreants. GM SUVs like the Suburban and Tahoe are facing a bizarre theft trend, with third-row seats disappearing through the rear window hatch. These seats are fetching a good price on the used market, leading to a cycle of theft and resale.

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