Churchill Insurance Theft Top Ten Vulnerable targets:

Vauxhall Belmont Merit 1989.

Vauxhall Nova 1.2 Luxe 1991.

Vauxhall Astra Merit 1994.

Rover Maestro Special 1989.

Rover Metro GTA 1991.

Ford Fiesta LXi 1993.

Ford Orion GL 1991.

Mercedes 230E Auto 1987.

Ford Escort Bonus 1989.

Ford Sierra Sapphire 1991.

“Our claims experience shows that the most vulnerable cars in the list are unlikely to be stolen for re-sale. Because of their age and lack of sophisticated security systems, they are more likely to be stolen by joy riders or by people using them to get home and then dumping them, because they are easy targets. ” added McCauley.

Secure cars:

Citroen

Honda Jazz SE 2002

Ford Fiesta Zetec 1999.

Renault Clio Expression 2003.

Ford Mondeo Zetec 2001.

Nissan Micra Profile 2001.

Skoda Fabia Comfort 2002.

Rover 620 1999.

Citroen C3 LX 2003.

VW Beetle 2001.

McCauley continued, “Government figures continue to show a year-on-year fall in car crime, but people still need to take adequate precaution against their car becoming a theft risk. Although security systems are becoming increasingly effective in new cars, drivers should be careful where they keep their keys. Drivers of older cars should fit additional security systems where possible.”

*1.0% (theft claim frequency according to Churchill data) of 27,000,000 cars in the UK in 2005 (according to Dft) = 270,000

**2.1% (theft claim frequency according to Churchill data) of 24,000,000 cars in the UK in 2000 (according to Dft) = 504,000