Cutbacks spark vehicle theft fears

As the latest round of Government cutbacks fast become a reality, crime prevention experts are advising vehicle owners to be extra vigilant against the threat of car theft. In particular, the advice being given by leading UK insurance broker, Swinton, is to be vigilant with home safety in order to prevent a double car and home break-in.

With the developments in car security systems, it’s harder than ever for thieves to get inside a car without the keys. For this reason, robbers are now targeting homes to obtain the keys, in order to make away with vehicles.

Latest figures also suggest that car thieves are also broadening their market and targeting mid and lower value cars instead of the usual premium high-end vehicles such as BMW or Audi.

Hard financial times are taking their toll on thieves too. “We have seen them adjust their targets to suit car buyers, making lower value vehicles just as valuable to them as the fancy sports cars, explains Stephen Doran, managing director of Tracker Vehicle Recovery Services.”