FBI estimates more than $6.4B was lost in motor vehicle thefts in 2008

Car theft rate has steadily declined for 5 years, dropping 17% in 2009 from 2008

1 car still stolen every 33 seconds according to National Insurance Crime Bureau

43% of stolen vehicles were never found last year, worst national recovery rate in 20 years

Some anti-theft systems are better than others as thieves improve skills

Tracking technology acts as deterrent and improves chances of recovery

Thieves may get 2 days to disable system before police report filed and OnStar tracking occurs to disable vehicle

LoJack, Escort and Blackline GPS conceal their tracking devices but can't disable vehicle