A just-released report from the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NCIB) says thefts of pick-up truck tailgates rose 31% from 2012 to 2013.
The hotspots were Texas (752), California (334) and Arizona (207), which combined represented 67% of the claims. A total of 1,090 claims were reported in 2013 as compared to 831 in 2012.
Because tailgates take a lot of wear and tear during loading and unloading, and are easily damaged in rear-end collisions, they are a popular replacement part. Tailgates with accessories like backup cameras and other electronics can run as high as $3,000 to replace, contributing to what has become a "black market" for replacement parts. They're also easy to steal because the gates can be removed quickly without any special tools.
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