The survey also identified the top five reasons why vehicle owners do not purchase anti-theft devices. The NICB offers some counter arguments:

I do not live in a high-risk area. (27%)
There is no such thing as a low-risk area. 1993 FBI data shows that auto thieves are leaving the cities in search of easier targets -- towns and suburbs.

My car is too old. (17%)
Used cars are stolen more often than new cars. Since parts for older models are in high demand, auto thieves often strip a vehicle and sell the parts at a total value of two to four times a vehicle's actual worth.

There is no need. I am not concerned about my car being stolen. (11%)
A vehicle is stolen every 20 seconds in the U.S. Chances are 1 in 42 that either your vehicle or its contents will be stolen this year.

They are too expensive. (10%)
Most anti-theft devices cost less than the deductible you'd pay if your car was stolen. Some insurance companies offer lower insurance rates to vehicles with anti-theft devices.

I never thought about it (5%)
It is time you did. In 1993, 1.55 million cars were stolen in the U.S. Another 1.8 million vehicles had contents taken and 1.1 million had accessories stolen.