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Have a car with a push-to-start ignition? Here's how it could end up stolen and overseas

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Cars stolen from Ontario and Quebec are openly being advertised and sold in West African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, according to a Marketplace investigation, which also found thieves are targeting vehicles with push-to-start ignitions. 

Stolen vehicles are being shipped overseas by thieves so audacious, they leave behind takeout containers, identifiable bumper stickers and even licence plates.

Watch the full investigation Friday at 8 p.m. on CBC-TV or stream anytime on CBC Gem or YouTube.

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Experts say that car companies prioritizing convenience over security with those push-to-start ignitions allow thieves to quickly and easily steal vehicles to ship overseas,

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