Security

Given rising rates of car crime in the UK, car security is now more important than ever before. Theft of and from vehicles is at a five-year high, according to official figures from the Home Office, while insurers said claims for stolen cars in January to March this year were higher than for any quarter since 2012.

Unlike in previous spikes, though, the thieves aren’t joyriders. The modern car crook doesn’t use a crowbar or screwdriver, and isn’t stealing for fun. Instead, they will invest hundreds of pounds in sophisticated tech to bypass modern security systems. Once stolen, the cars will be given a false identity, smuggled abroad or broken up for parts.