While the Toyota Aqua may be the car most stolen nationwide for a second year running, in Northland thieves clearly have a different taste.
According to AMI Insurance, they prefer the Nissan Tiida. As do car thieves in Waikato, the Bay of Plenty, and Nelson.
The insurance company reported almost 17,000 vehicle theft claims nationally last year, which they said was the second highest year for vehicle theft over the past five years.
Wayne Tippet, AMI executive general manager of claims, was concerned to see another year of elevated claims.
“We are seeing a consistent similarity in the price of commonly stolen vehicles too, usually no more than $5000 in value. These seemingly cost-friendly cars are typically 10 years or older.”