White cars are preferred by many due to their relatively lower prices, ease of repainting and their slow interior heating under hot weather conditions. STATION WAGONSHe however indicated that most of the stolen vehicles are eventually found. The trend of vehicles reported stolen to the insurers also shows that Isuzu, Nissan, Mitsubishi and Mercedes Benz are popular with thieves in that order. Station wagons were most preferred body types by thieves, according to the 2016 AKI statistics, accounting for 46 per cent of stolen cars. A car tracking device, prompt reporting of stolen vehicles through police hotlines and social media, according to him, can be of great help in tracking a stolen car.

Source: Daily Nation April 15, 2017 20:48 UTC