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"It is baffling," Vartanian said. "It has to be supply and demand: The parts are still good, the chop shops have a demand, and so the thieves deliver. In many other states, the most stolen cars are usually Honda Accords and Acuras, but that's not the case in Michigan."
Experts said older Dodges are often targeted because the steering columns are easily broken and the ignition systems can be started without the correct keys.