The most stolen cars of 2018 in Hungary
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According to data published by the International Car Hunting Association, in Hungary, the most stolen car models are those that were imported from the west. These are mostly used as spare parts.
Vezess.hu has put together an overview of the statistics regarding stolen cars in Hungary from last year, based on the information gathered by the International Car Hunting Association (Nemzetközi Autóvadász Közhasznú Egyesület). The number of reported thefts has declined somewhat compared to 2017: in 2018 182 stolen cars were reported, while in 2017 199. Although the information available at the ICHA’s website is not official, it is almost a perfect match to that published by the National Hungarian Police.
Interestingly, even though the Lada and Trabant are kept as hobby cars, they are in danger of theft too, since it is the hardest to get parts for these brands.
Owners of refurbished and well-kept Ladas and Trabants are warned to be especially careful. Last year one Trabant and two Ladas were stolen.
The number of imported cars has grown significantly in the past 3-4 years, and since these are the cheapest vehicles found in western countries, they are usually old and in need of new parts. Two years ago the most imported, and consequently, the most stolen model was the BMW 3. Now, the number one on both lists in 2018 is the Ford Focus. The following are the top 15 most stolen models:
- Ford Focus – 15 reported thefts
- Škoda Octavia – 11 reported thefts
- Volkswagen Polo – 9 reported thefts
- Opel Corsa – 7 reported thefts
- Volkswagen Passat – 7 reported thefts
- Volkswagen Golf – 6 reported thefts
- BMW 3 – 5 reported thefts
- Toyota Auris – 5 reported thefts
- Ford Mondeo – 4 reported thefts
- Audi A3 – 3 reported thefts
- Ford Transit – 3 reported thefts
- Toyota Corolla – 3 reported thefts
- Suzuki Swift – 3 reported thefts
- Peugeot 508 – 3 reported thefts
- Volkswagen Touran – 3 reported thefts