ICBC pays out millions to cover the cost of auto crime. Claimants pay millions more from their own pockets for deductibles. When vehicles are stolen, they usually turn up damaged.
Some simple steps can help to avoid the expense, time and frustration caused by auto crime.
Thieves usually have a choice of targets and they tend to choose the easy ones. Take possessions with you. You never know what items may attract a thief. Your garage may not be as safe as you think. A CAT sticker authorizes police to question anyone driving your vehicle between 1 am and 5 am.