Jun 27, 2012 | News
The reasons why people commit car crimes may vary from trivial inclination to more complicated webs of layered criminal activities. This sort of fluctuation is reflective on why there are some states that experience a higher count of auto theft than the rest. In Ohio, it differs from time to time; although that doesn’t mean that it hasn’t been a primal location for notorious auto theft rings. Stolen cars gets stripped for parts reselling In less than 30 minutes, experienced car thieves can expertly break a person’s car security and drive off with the stolen car. In some cases, they can even strip it bare if the car was parked in a shady spot of a local town. Just last year, local officials apprehended suspects that were involved in one of the largest auto theft rings in the past two decades. With their 25 years in shady business, they operated on five chop shops, two of which were located in Lakewood and Brooklyn. They managed to steal 200 cars over the period of 18 months, and the majority that they hauled were Honda’s. Protect yourself and your community Even if the numbers might be underwhelming, and your location isn’t a target for most auto theft crimes, you shouldn’t be lax on your car security. Your first line of defence involves basic common sense. Hide your keys. Lock your car. Take your things. Keep that in mind as a reminder every time that you leave your car vulnerable. Help spread awareness in your city With this knowledge in hand, you can help keep your city safe by placing the copyright and...Jun 5, 2012 | News
Buying a car is a serious decision, even if you’re just going to purchase a used car in a dealership. There are intricate things to consider and a wealth of details to sift through before you should hand over your cash to the checkout counter. A prime example of a cautionary tale is this recent article posted by the Springfield News-Sun, where a double VIN has prompted the local officials to conduct further investigation on the origin of the cars in their stable. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Vehicle Theft Unit made a pit stop at Mershon’s World of Cars and seized two cars that had questionable documents. The owner, Dan Mershon vehemently denied any allegations that tied him to illegal activities, but the local officials remains resilient in conducting further investigations. Do you have a trustworthy car dealership? How do you go about in buying a car? Do you have a list of websites, or do you visit the local shops that you’ve found near your home? Before you go out on an expensive buying spree, it is very important that you conduct an overview of the store’s dealing history. If it is a used car, make sure that you know how to look over old documents, and that you bring a trusted mechanic to ensure a good purchase. Shady car dealerships and vehicle thefts Did you know that in every 25 seconds, one vehicle is being stolen in the United States? Most of the time, stolen cars are chopped into bits and pieces that are then resold through the retail market. Stop the vicious circle You can stop...