Car Theft

The car brands that have NOT fixed keyless theft risks

Consumer group Which? has slammed 14 car manufacturers for failing to tackle the rising problem of keyless car theft, labelling it 'unacceptable'.

Car crime spike expected during lockdown

A car tracking company has warned motorists to be on their guard as the shutdown of supplies leads to a surge in car crime.

Tesla Model 3 gets ‘basic’ Thatcham security rating

The Tesla Model 3's 'basic' Thatcham security rating is disappointing given the level of tech it possesses. But it's not all bad news for the Model 3.

Revealed: the most-wanted ‘shopping list’ for car thieves

The most in-demand cars for car thieves in 2019 have been revealed. And it's bad news if you own a premium car, such as an Audi, BMW or Land Rover.

Car steering lock sales DOUBLE in the fight against keyless theft

Sales of steering locks have DOUBLED over the past year, says Halfords, as the true scale of the keyless theft issue is revealed.

The 6 ways used car fraudsters try to fool you

We reveal how fraudsters try to dupe used buyers, from the car itself to the process of paying for it.

Kia joins the fight against keyless car theft

The KiaSafe Faraday case is the latest example of the fight back against the keyless car theft 'epidiemic'. It costs £9.99 and is available at Kia dealers.

Car theft payouts are the highest for seven years

Insurance companies are paying out more for car thefts than they have for the past seven years, says The Association of British Insurers.

Ford Fiesta and Focus keyless entry fobs are now theft-proof

New Ford Fiesta and Focus key fobs now come with a ‘sleep mode’ to protect from keyless theft; nearly-new cars can be upgraded too

Thatcham Research Security Rating ranks keyless car theft protection

New Thatcham Research Security Rating tests cars for keyless start vulnerability: six of the 11 new cars tested rated ‘poor’ and one rated ‘unacceptable’