A survey of 2500 drivers recently commissioned by Admiral Insurance, has shown that three quarters worry about their vehicles being stolen or broken into. This is surprising considering that car crime is at a lower level now than it was ten years ago. Perhaps this heightened anxiety is due in part to the state of the country […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Thousands of motorists have been hit by a spate of thefts of expensive catalytic converters from cars and vans, a survey by Halfords has discovered. A check on police crime figures reveals thieves are taking advantage of the soaring price of scrap metal to target vehicles in greater numbers than ever. In the first five […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Motorists have been advised to be extra vigilant when the clocks go back as extra hours of darkness during the winter months will give car thieves more opportunities to steal. Figures released by Tracker show that 20% more stolen vehicles are recovered during winter. Stuart Chapman, the firm’s police relationships manager, said: “Our figures confirm […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
This month marks the end of British Summer Time and, as we turn the clocks back, vehicle information expert, HPI, reminds used car buyers to watch out for unscrupulous sellers turning the clocks back on their mileage readings. Known as ‘clocking’, it not only adds false value to a vehicle, but it could add to […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Online buying has become increasingly popular in recent years, which means more used car buyers than ever are likely to be scouring the internet for their dream car. However, used vehicle information expert HPI is warning used car buyers to proceed with caution, as they can be vulnerable to criminal scams when purchasing a vehicle […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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