{"id":21215,"date":"2023-08-05T21:22:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T21:22:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ordealers.net\/?p=21215"},"modified":"2023-08-05T21:23:42","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T21:23:42","slug":"july-recognized-as-national-vehicle-theft-prevention-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ordealers.net\/?p=21215","title":{"rendered":"July recognized as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

July 10, 2023<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salem \u2013 In recognition of July as National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), urges vehicle owners to be aware of the ongoing threat of vehicle theft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle theft continues to be a significant concern in the U.S., costing vehicle owners more than $8 billion in 2022 alone. Shockingly, more than 1 million vehicles were stolen in the same year, reflecting a 25 percent increase in vehicle theft totals compared to previous years. Of all stolen motor vehicles, passenger cars historically accounted for more than 74 percent, with an estimated occurrence of one motor vehicle theft happening every 32 seconds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, Oregon ranked fifth in the country for stolen vehicles based on the highest rate of vehicle theft per 100,000 residents, according to data provided by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB). The states with the highest theft rates were Colorado, District of Columbia, California, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Missouri, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theft of vehicles is covered \u2013 subject to the deductible \u2013 if you have comprehensive insurance coverage. Talk to your insurance company or agent to make sure you have the correct coverage for your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure the safety of your vehicle, it is essential to adopt preventive measures. Always remember to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n