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Unfortunately, car theft is a very common practice in big cities. In order to pay damages a lot of people use car insurance. And I’d like to tell you some words about hijacking in Moscow. Car hijackers in Moscow prefer Russian cars (it is easier to sell them). However, foreign-made cars are much in demand too. The following is the list of 10 foreign-made cars that are most often stolen in Moscow. This information was provided by State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. And I hope  it will be useful for you…

1. Volkswagen Passat - the first place in the list. More than 200 Passats were stolen in Moscow in 2006. Volkswagen Passat is also extremely popular on secondhand market.

2. Audi 100. The production of Audi 100 was shut down long ago; nevertheless there are a lot of people who are eager to drive a legend today. In 2006 92 Audi 100 vehicles were hijacked.

3. It is better not to leave your Volkswagen Golf uninsured. In 2006, 84 Golfs have been stolen. By the way, statistics shows that criminals prefer Volkswagen Golf 4.

4. Toyota RAV 4 is not the most popular crossover in Russia but is a very frequently stolen vehicle too. While RAV4’s fans are waiting for new models, criminals are hijacking their old ones. 79 cars were stolen in 2006.

5. Toyota Avensis. Toyota is considered to be one of the most reliable cars in the world. Thieves are also aware of car reliability ratings. Since the beginning of this year 65 Toyota Avensis cars have been stolen in Moscow.

6. As you know, the production of Audi 80 was closed in early 90s, but the cases of its theft are still regular. Car thieves are not confused by the age of Audi 80, that’s why 62 owners were left without their “old friends” this year.

7. BMW 5-series is popular because if its provocative look. 58 cars have already been stolen this year.

8. Toyota Camry. Many people would like to drive a business-class car. And this year at least 57 people have made their dreams come true. The ways they used were illegal, but for real dreamers it doesn’t matter.

9. Toyota Corolla. Reliability is a key factor for those who are choosing a car and criminals are perfectly aware of it. This year Corolla’s reliability has made 56 owners to use public transport.

10. Opel Astra. It’s well known fact that many people in Russia think of Opels as a waste product of German car industry, but it doesn’t prevent thieves from stealing them. This year 56 Opel Astra cars have been stolen in Moscow.
 

Source: drive.ru