Car thefts declined last year in Quebec, according to statistics from the Association of Auto Insurers (GAA) released on Tuesday. In 2025, auto theft claims filed with insurers totalled 4,559, a 31.5 per cent decline from the year before, and the lowest amount since 2016, said the GAA. According to Dave Cavallaro, the GAA’s director of underwriting and insurance plans, this is a sign that “efforts to prevent and combat auto theft are paying off.” “This is excellent news for consumers, since vehicle theft entails significant costs that ultimately affect the entire auto insurance market,” he said in a press release. Newer sport utility vehicles (SUVs) remained the most frequently stolen vehicles in 2025. The Toyota Tundra (4WD) and the Acura TLX (4-door) were the two models most sought after by thieves, according to the GAA. Certain regions were more affected than others last year. Montreal, Lanaudière, Mauricie, Centre-du-Québec, and Laval were the areas with the highest rates of theft, the GAA reported. Its most recent statistics also show that the average cost of collision claims has more than doubled in ten years. In 2025, it stood at $8,638, compared to $4,083 a decade ago. The GAA attributes this increase in part to the growing presence of technology in cars, as well as rising costs for parts and specialized labour, and the higher value of vehicles. “Vehicles are more sophisticated than ever, and repairs are becoming increasingly expensive,” explains Cavallaro. He noted that the release of these figures is intended to highlight the importance of safe driving, not only for road safety but also to reduce claims costs and limit the pressure on auto insurance premiums. - This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on July 28, 2026. By Frédéric Lacroix-Couture
