The Hilux is also the most frequently stolen car in Canterbury and the West Coast. Photo / NZME
The Toyota Hilux is Northland's most stolen vehicle, according to the latest data from AMI Insurance.
There is more bad news for Hilux owners, as most never get their stolen utes back, with a recovery rate of just 30 per cent.
Nationally, the Mazda Demio is most stolen car, but
unlike the Hilux, 94 per cent of Demios are recovered. The average across all car models is 70 per cent.
AMI's executive general manager of claims, Wayne Tippet, said alarms, immobilisers and steering wheel locks were useful tools to help prevent theft.
"It's good to be aware of some simple things you can do to reduce your risk, particularly if you own one of the models more likely to be stolen.
"Our claims data shows that many cars are parked out on the street or outside someone else's property for the night when they are stolen."
