Automotive Dealerships

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), car thefts in the U.S. increased more than 16 percent in 2021 compared to 2019 and almost 30 percent more than in 2017. The numbers in some parts of the country are even higher than that. For example, Washington state saw…

Unfortunately, it's not your imagination. Natural disasters are happening more frequently. And they're causing a lot of property damage. In 2021, there were 20 events that cost almost $148 billion, the second highest in the number of events and third highest in cost to the…

If you could make a few thousand dollars doing something simple that only takes two minutes, would you? That's an attractive idea, right? But you wonder what's the catch. The catch is that it's catalytic converter theft. It's an illegal activity that's happening in droves…

The car shopping process has changed thanks to the shortage of new and used vehicles. The computer chip shortage has led to fewer new vehicles being produced. Because of this, people started buying used vehicles. Naturally, higher demand for pre-owned vehicles caused the price…

The crisis has led to a supply chain problem. The supply chain problem has led to a shortage of semiconductor chips. The lack of chips has led to a shortage of cars for sale, both new and used. As a result, automotive dealerships are struggling to fill up their lots. Having lots…

Organized retail crime (ORC) and theft are on the rise. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, over 50 percent of small business owners experienced more incidents of shoplifting in 2021. To help bear the brunt of the loss, many of these businesses have raised prices. Still,…

Data scientists revealed that catalytic converter thefts more than quadrupled during 2021. These crooks target dealerships because lots are filled with many, seemingly unattended vehicles in very close proximity. In May’s Arrest of the Month video, we caught two people crawling…

Dealerships have common activities that take place on their lots and properties at night. Parts can be delivered after hours along with individuals dropping off their vehicle for service the following day. Tow truck drivers sometimes bring broken down vehicles to local…