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(By the way if you want Lo-Jack for your current car, just call at 800-207-2429 or email and we’ll take care of it for you.)

(from Auto Remarketing | Japanese Models Fill LoJack’s Third Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report)

Japanese Models Fill LoJack’s Third Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report LoJack Corp. released its third annual vehicle theft recovery report today, highlighting results from its 2011 recoveries.

Officials tabulated that their system helped U.S. law enforcement recover 10,261 stolen vehicles as Hondas topped the list of imports recovered with the Accord ranking as LoJack’s most stolen and recovered vehicle.

The company indicated the Cadillac Escalade was the most recovered domestic vehicle.

LoJack’s 2011 vehicle theft recovery report also showed the most stolen and recovered vehicles by make model with the 2010 ranking in parentheses:

1. Honda Accord (1)
2. Toyota Camry (3)
3. Honda Civic (2)
4. Acura Integra (4)
5. Toyota Corolla (6)
6. Nissan Altima (8)
7. Nissan Maxima (9)
8. Cadillac Escalade (5)
9. Chevrolet Tahoe (10)
10. Ford F-250 (not ranked)

The following list includes the top five stolen vehicles that were recovered and are five years old or newer. Officials noted some of these vehicles are equipped with tracking devices that utilize GPS and cellular technology. The 2010 ranking is in parentheses:

1. 2007 Toyota Camry (1)
2. 2010 Toyota Corolla (not ranked)
3. 2007 Cadillac Escalade (4)
4. 2009 Toyota Camry (2)
5. 2007 Toyota Corolla (not ranked)

LoJack’s report also carved out the most stolen and recovered vehicles from the 2011 model year:

1. Toyota Camry
2. Mercedes-Benz C300
3. Ford F-350 Series
4. Honda Civic
5. Toyota Corolla

Furthermore, the company highlighted the states with the most stolen and recovered vehicles with the 2010 ranking in parentheses:

1. California (1)
2. Texas (2)
3. Florida (3)
4. New York (4)
5. New Jersey (6)
6. Massachusetts (5)
7. Maryland (8)
8. Arizona (7)
9. Georgia (9)
10. Nevada (10)

Officials also mentioned a few other interesting recovery facts from their 2011 report:

• Oldest stolen vehicle recovered: 1948 Chevy Fleetline.
• Most expensive stolen vehicle recovered: 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AM worth approximately $116,825.
• First recovery of the year: 2008 Nissan Altima on Jan. 1 at 2:20 a.m.
• Last recovery of the year: 1995 Honda Accord on Dec. 31 at 11:19 p.m.
• Percentage increase of stolen hybrids recovered in 2011 versus 2010: 19 percent.
• Average NADA value of stolen and recovered vehicles: $11,850.
• Most common colors: white, silver, black, gray and blue.

While the FBI’s latest Uniform Crime Report indicated that the national recovery rate of stolen vehicles has hit a 25-year low of 56 percent, officials pointed out more than 90 percent of LoJack-equipped vehicles that were reported stolen in 2011 were recovered.

The company believes LoJack’s radio frequency technology — which unlike GPS technology can find assets even if they’re hidden in concrete buildings like garages, in dense foliage or in steel containers such as those used in shipping — its direct integration with law enforcement, and its covert installation all enable the device to consistently deliver such a high recovery success rate.

According to Lou Koven, retired auto theft detective with the Los Angeles Police Department and member of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators stated, “No technology is as good as LoJack’s for recovering stolen vehicles. Every other one can be disengaged or has some flaw.”

More details about the system can be found at www.lojack.com.

What?  What drought?  Has the media not learned of Credit Unions? Credit Unions never ran out of money or cut back on consumer loans. Want to borrow money for a new or used car?  Call your Credit Union!!!

Here is something new–A shortage of “American Cars”.  We’ve noticed lately a real dearth of some Chevrolet and Ford models.  A turnaround from the old days and sort of nice.

And speaking of Ford, they are offering dealers free F&I (Finance & Insurance) training to part you with your money when you buy from them.  Use Auto Solution & your Credit Union.

Lastly, we are remarketing an ever-increasing number of Credit Union repossessions from our Credit Union partners.  These can be a good way to get a lot of car for a very good price. Visit our site at www.cu-autosolution.com for some good buys.

Contingent Deals

Generally

Specifically

GM Bankrupcy!
Bout time!  Never seen anything so dysfunctional, but it’ll get worse with the Government involved.  Buy a GM car now?  You bet–they have some great models and the prices now can’t be beaten–Call us–

Oh yeah, if your new GM vehicle needs warranty work, Nancy Pelosi will personally come out in designer coveralls and take care of any problem.

Ditto Chrysler
The car landscape is sure changing.  Auto Solution has gone from 70-75% new vehicle to 70-75% used.

And speaking of used, you should be in constant touch with our website, www.cu-autosolution.com as we sell a good number of repossessions for Credit Unions and some are an excellent buy.

And last but not least.  Seems that leasing is trying to make a comeback.  One word of advice–Don’t lease (ok 2 words).  Credit Unions have money to lend.  It’s the best way to go.  Leasing is the worst.  No matter what the car salesman says.

Well, well.
Seems our elected officials have opted for the $700 billion bailout. I should have failed in business. Would have been more profitable in the long run.

But enough of that. At least your money is safe–if it’s in a Credit Union.

Cars, oh yeah–
Guess what? The dealers with the multi-million dollar inventories are starting to call. Subarus below invoice. Used cars below wholesale, etc, etc. Not a bad time to buy if you’re looking.

Let’s talk hybrids. The straight scoop is they don’t save you money. In the true “cost to own” derby from Edmunds the Prius comes in 34th.  Why? Currently there is a Prius shortage, so the price is artificially high.

Next is gas prices and consumption. How many miles do you have to drive to make up the $4000(+-) premium for the hybrid? The answer is lots–

Go to http://www.edmunds.com/calculators/gas-guzzler.html to see if you are really going to save money.

I’m not anti-hybrid, I am pro-green (green as in money)–spend yours wisely.

Remember Auto Solution and your Credit Union will save you money on the purchase and financing of your next vehicle.

And just to lighten it up a little, here are the top 10 ways to tell if you need a new car:
     10. Your passenger seat is on the National Register of Historic Places.
     9. Instead of an air bag, there is a whoopee cushion taped to your steering wheel.
     8. You lose the stoplight challenge to a 14 year old on a moped.
     7. 15 Minute Jiffy Lube needs to keep your car for 3 days.
     6. When you gas up, the attendant asks, “Can I re-duct tape that windshield for you?”
     5. Thieves repeatedly break in your car just to steal “The Club.”
     4. While sitting at a stop light, people keep running up to you and asking if anyone was hurt in that  wreck.
     3. For the last five years, you’ve had to settle for making “vroom, vroom” noises while in the driveway.
     2. You keep losing dates on left turns.
     1. Traffic reporters start referring to you by name when discussing morning tie-ups.