Car Theft

How to protect your car with an OBD port locking device

We explain how to prevent your car being stolen by criminals targeting its On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port.

How to avoid becoming a victim of keyless car theft

What is keyless car theft and how can you keep your vehicle safe from tech-savvy thieves? We explain how this method of car crime works.

New technology has slashed the number of Range Rover thefts

Investment in security upgrades has led to a dramatic decrease in the number of Range Rovers stolen in the UK.

Car cannibals: the UK’s latest trend in vehicle crime

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

How to prevent the growing risk of car airbag theft

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

How a car accident could mean the loss of your personal plate

Drivers with personalised number plates risk losing them if their car is written off after an accident. The key is to act quickly.

New Fiat Ducato van will text its owner if stolen

Owners of the latest Fiat Ducato and electric E-Ducato will receive a text message warning if their van has been stolen.

London tops car crime list – and everyday cars most likely to be stolen

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.

Number of cars stolen falls 15 percent in 2020

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

4 in 5 vehicle-related thefts happen at night

Research shows four out of five vehicle-related thefts happen during the hours of darkness. Car crime peaks between October and December.