Car Theft Halved In The Last Five Years 18/08/2005 Car thefts have halved in the last five years, according to a report released today by Churchill Car Insurance. Based on the number of cars in the UK and theft claim frequency, the insurer’s analysis calculates that car thefts have fallen from 504,000* in 2000 to just over a quarter of a million** in 2005. Darren McCauley, Head of Car Insurance at Churchill said, “Security systems in cars have become much more sophisticated in recent years. Compulsory fitting of immobilisers in new cars has been a major factor in the reduction of car theft and modern cars are hard to steal unless in possession of the keys.

One third of all accidents
One third of all accidents happen within a mile of the home. “The types of accidents we see near the home tend to happen at low speeds as people reverse out of the driveway or park outside their home. Despite recognising that their driving was becoming more relaxed and erratic, a quarter of drivers believed they were unlikely to have an accident close to their neighbourhood. uk automobile insurance car insurance quote onlin Read more...

Underinsured motoring abroad
uk automobile insurance car insurance quote onlin Brits underinsured when motoring abroad 24 June 2005 Around 7.8 million* motorists cross the channel each year, but they should not assume that they have the same level of insurance cover as when driving in the UK. Churchill motorists who become involved in an accident abroad can have the peace of mind knowing that their vehicle will be repatriated to the UK for repair. Darren McCauley, Head of Car Insurance at Churchill said:. Read more...

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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 Churchill Car Insurance -