Insurance claims

Keyless Entry Thefts on the Rise in Commercial Van Sector

According to 2019 recovery figures from Tracker, the stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) expert, 92% of the stolen Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) it recovered were taken without the owner’s keys – this has risen dramatically from […]

Insurance claims

What Cars Are Most Likely to Be Stolen In The UK? New Survey Reveals All

A new survey by Rivervale Leasing has found that the humble Ford Fiesta is the most stolen car in the UK, with 2,384 models pinched last year. As one of Britain’s best-sellers, these superminis are a […]

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Which 2020 Cars Have Best/Worst Security? Thatcham Research Has Answers

Thatcham Research is today releasing its first Consumer Security Ratings for 2020, having assessed the security features of 13 new cars. The results show that while progress is being made by carmakers, some models are […]

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See Your Range Rover Sport? Car Thieves Just Love Jacking It Mate

Thieves are still targeting keyless entry vehicles and prestige models from German brands, plus Jaguar Land Rover are top of their scan `n’ go wish list. Here’s some news from Tracker UK; Analysis of theft […]

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Car Thieves Using Whatsapp to Plan Blags & Chop-Shop Dispersal, Says AX

Are we looking at the return of the big yellow stick clamped to steering wheels? Quite possibly. Here’s the latest from AX on the rising threat of vehickle theft suffered by owners of keyless entry […]

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Six Keyless Entry Cars Achieve Better Thatcham Security Ratings

Six new cars have been assessed by independent automotive research centre Thatcham Research in its latest Consumer Security Rating release, and all have achieved the top ‘Superior’ rating. The Audi A6 Allroad, BMW 1 Series, […]

Technology

Homeowners Using Tech & Cameras to Deter Intruders/Stalkers

AS HOME security is a priority for many UK households, recent research has revealed the number of homeowners installing smart home tech to deter invaders. A survey of 1,002 UK homeowners by leading innovator of […]