Stolen vehicles is a major crime issue in Ecuador. Here are recent stats for 2009 and 2010. Notice more vehicles stoen in Pichincha (Quito) then Guayas (Guayaquil)
The linked article describes the stolen car and parts process in Quito Ecuador where you actually order the part you want stolen.
http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/ecuador-car-theft-figures-2009-2010/
Car Thefts Ecuador 2009 and 2010 by province
Pichincha – 2,354, 2,285
Guayas – 781, 856
Tungurahua – 173, 263
Imbabura – 134, 201
Azuay – 187, 200
Chimborazo – 117, 144
Cotopaxi – 96, 101
Loja – 40, 85
Santa Elena – 34, 53
El Oro – 42, 47
Los Rios 25, 45
Canar 33, 40
Carchi 10, 25
Esmeraldas – 25, 26
Other – 70,71 – Source – Policia Judicial