Topic: Frank Scafidi

Auto theft rates have fallen to vintage levels, but the reasons for the decline are thoroughly modern.. . Improved technology designed to thwart...

10 Things the DMV Won't Tell You

"When it comes to car theft, we're part of the problem. Part of the problem is something called "VIN cloning," where a stolen vehicle's identification number is switched with that of a junked car and a clean title is obtained ...
If you live in the Golden State, consider investing in a LoJack. That's because six of the 10 cities on our list of car-theft hot spots are located in California. "California always nails this list," says Frank Scafidi, the director of ...

The Cars Thieves Love Most

Just because your Honda is a clunker doesn't mean it's safe to leave it unlocked while you make a coffee run. Approximately 1 million vehicles are stolen nationwide every year, but the 1994 Honda Accord is the most stolen car ...
Increasing catalytic converter thefts leave more drivers with growling exhausts, big billsMarty Boyer's carefully maintained sport utility vehicle growled more like a dragster than a 2001 Honda Passport when he turned the key. "The second I turned it over, and it ...

What the DMV Won't Tell You

"When it comes to car theft, we're part of the problem. Part of the problem is something called "VIN cloning," where a stolen vehicle's identification number is switched with that of a junked car and a clean title is obtained ...