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Khatir Soltani

Progressive.com's vehicle theft survey findings come on the heels of a vehicle theft report released earlier this year by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). According to the report, issued once every two years, the five vehicles with the worst theft losses are the Acura Integra (2-door and 4-door, first and second respectively), Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac Escalade and the Lexus GS 300/400 series.

The five vehicles with the best theft losses according to HLDI are the Buick LeSabre, Saturn SW, Honda Odyssey, Oldsmobile Silhouette and the Ford Taurus.

"The vehicle theft rate is down from last year, but it remains the number one property crime in the country," said Tom Kaschalk, manager, Special Investigative Unit (SIU), Progressive. "If you own a vehicle that is stolen frequently you could be paying more for auto insurance."

According to Progressive, comprehensive coverage (the part of your insurance policy that covers vehicle theft) represents about 20 percent of your total premium and it can vary greatly depending on where you live, what you drive and the company you are insured with.

Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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