car crime

Car News

John Redfern - September 14, 2023 0

Stolen vehicle recovery specialist Tracker has noted a worrying increase in cars parked in public places being stripped for parts.

Car News

John Redfern - February 16, 2023 1

New police data has found that one-third of all London tool theft is from vehicles, with huge increases seen since 2021

Advice

John Redfern - February 13, 2023 0

The Thatcham categories are often used to rate car alarms and immobilisers. We explain what they mean for keeping your car secure.

Advice

John Redfern - February 9, 2023 3

Criminals are using high-tech equipment to steal cars. We explain how to stop your car's On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port being exploited.

Advice

Motoring Research team - July 5, 2022 11

Making Off Without Payment is an offence under the Theft Act 1978. The police do not always investigate petrol station drive-offs, however.

Car News

John Redfern - March 31, 2022 0

New research reveals the number of steering wheels stolen from cars increased by 68 percent in 2021. Here is how to deter airbag theft.

Car News

John Redfern - March 16, 2022 0

A nationwide police operation saw 30 arrests made as part of a week-long campaign to tackle metal crime, including catalytic converter theft.

Car News

Richard Aucock - July 16, 2021 0

Nine of the top 10 postcodes for vehicle theft are in the capital, a new study has revealed. We list the cars most likely to be stolen.

Car News

Daniel Puddicombe - May 31, 2021 0

The number of cars stolen declined last year, according to new data, but keyless car theft continues to be a major problem.

Car News

Daniel Puddicombe - May 20, 2021 1

Toyota will covertly mark more than 100,000 car parts, including catalytic converters, to disrupt criminal gangs.