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Car parts that are easily stolen

Minh Phuong (synthesis) January 6, 2025 08:43

In fact, bad guys often target removable or high-value parts.

Rearview mirror

This is one of the most easily stolen parts of a car because it is easy to get and has high value. Bad guys can break or remove the rearview mirror with their hands without any tools.

Even in popular cars, exterior mirrors are integrated with many technologies, making their value higher. Therefore, mirror theft is becoming more and more common.

To avoid theft, many car owners add anti-theft steel bars to their rearview mirrors. In addition, car owners should also park in open spaces with security guards to ensure safety.

Gương chiếu hậu là bộ phận dễ bị đánh cắp trên ô tô. (Ảnh: Dempster's Quality Car Care)
Side mirrors are an easily stolen part of a car. Photo: Dempster's Quality Car Care

Catalyst

The catalytic converter is also one of the most vulnerable components in a car because it contains many precious metals such as palladium, platinum and rhodium. Moreover, the catalytic converter is located in the exhaust pipe body, exposed to the outside, so it is vulnerable to theft.

Battery

The battery is located under the hood and can be easily removed by simply unscrewing the battery and the frame. Therefore, the battery is also an easy part to steal in a car.

To prevent car theft, do not park your car on the street for a long time, in places with little traffic, or use an anti-theft dash cam on your car.

Lighting

Lighting is increasingly modernized, integrating advanced technology, ensuring safety when moving on dimly lit roads. This makes the price of lighting very high. Therefore, lighting is also a bargain for thieves.

Wheel

Wheels are not easy to remove, requiring a lot of tools, but they are also easy to steal because they do not require breaking into the car. For professional thieves, it only takes a few minutes to remove the wheel.

Thieves often remove tires and wheel rims and sell them separately for high profits.

According to experts, parking with the wheels turned at a 45-degree angle will make it more difficult to open the wheel nuts, especially when parked on the curb. In addition, car owners can also use wheel locking screws to prevent thieves.

Pickup truck tailgate

On some pickup trucks, the rear doors can be easily removed. This is why thieves target the rear doors of pickup trucks.

In addition, there are many parts on the car that are at risk of being stolen such as catalytic converters, rear cameras... Car owners should therefore pay attention to parking spots to ensure safety.

Minh Phuong (synthesis)