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Sticky fingers: top 5 stolen car parts

Bankrate.com -- A huge fear for car owners is that their car will one day be stolen. But thieves don't always try to rip off entire cars. Instead, many simply prefer to steal the car parts, says Michael Calkins, manager of approved auto repair with the AAA in Heathrow, Fla.

That's because stealing a car part usually requires less skill, can be accomplished in minutes and can mean quick money from selling it, says Calkins.

"If it's easy to steal, they'll take it," he says.

Here's a look at the top car parts that thieves want, and how owners can protect their vehicles.....


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Submitted Sep 01, 2010 By: Cakes77
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SAVEITIL
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Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 1:17:47 AM

Don't forget about not leaving toll passes, and garage door openers visible.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 11:27:35 AM

Good article.
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Message Posted: Sep 2, 2010 8:15:18 AM

standard information for the most part. didn't know about the cat though.
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 4:06:02 PM

comprehensive insurance was the topic just a few days ago on GB; re-read it again.
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 3:27:49 PM

Since we're still in the Bush recession/depression, crimes like this are probably up. Thank you for posting this, to remind us of easy steps we can take to encourage the thieves to keep on looking, elsewhere!
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 12:41:41 PM

WITH SHERLOCK, is it safer for car parts?
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 12:09:36 PM

Nothing surprising, but a good reminder for us to protect ourselves against thieves as much as possible.
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 11:48:34 AM

The law must be much more severe against car thieves.

[Edited by: Nicoalbum at 9/1/2010 11:49:00 AM EST]
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Message Posted: Sep 1, 2010 11:38:33 AM

yes.
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