Admiral Reveals Ruthlessness Of Car Criminals
No matter how trivial they may believe their personal possessions might be, consumers should be conscious that anything they leave on view in a car may not be safe from the threat of thieves.
Such is the assertion of Admiral in a recently released piece of research which shows that criminals are prepared to steal anything from their vehicles. In the financial services firm’s study it was indicated that some of the most commonly stolen items from automobiles during the last year were mp3 players, mobile phones, laptops, cameras and handbags. Meanwhile, stereos, CDs and sat nav systems were also purported to be particular targets for would-be car criminals.
Applying the above information on the average British family – two parents in their 50s and a 20-something daughter – the company asserted that goods to the value of 2,800 pounds are in a typical car. Here such items were reported to include golf clubs, jackets, sunglasses, CDs and iPods. Overall it was claimed that the nation’s vehicles could be storing a total of 28 billion pounds worth of possessions.
However, Admiral’s research also showed that some more unusual items have been stolen from cars over the past 12 months. Among the ordinary possessions which have been taken were revealed to be a wheelchair, celery, curtains, fluffy dice, disco lights and sandwiches.
Following on from being a victim of car crime, consumers might find that they have to dip into their own pockets in order to meet the cost of replacing expensive personal possessions. In turn, this could have an impact on their capacity to manage other constraints on their spending in areas such as credit cards, mortgage repayments, personal loans and utility bills.
In an attempt to improve the security of their vehicle, motorists were advised to ensure they do not leave any valuable possessions in the car, especially sat nav systems. Even if they do not think that they are worth very much, the firm urged consumers not to leave any items out on show in an unattended car. Meanwhile, installing a steering wheel lock, immobiliser and alarm was also recommended. Furthermore, Admiral also called on people to make sure that keys are not left in the ignition and that windows, doors and the sunroof are locked when leaving a vehicle.
Commenting on the figures, Sue Longthorn, managing director for Admiral, said: “Our data shows the items most commonly claimed for following a theft and therefore the things we commonly keep in our cars. It’s staggering once you sit down and work out the value of it all. While you may not mourn the loss of your sandwiches or fluffy dice, how upset would you be if someone stole your iPod, phone or handbag? It may be stating the obvious, but leave nothing on show in an unattended car. Our research shows car thieves will steal anything.”
Motorists looking to get back on their feet following the stealing of personal possessions from their vehicle might wish to consider taking out a low cost loan. By doing so consumers may find that they are to replace expensive items quickly and be left with an affordable rate of repayment to make each month. Getting a loan might be also recommended for those looking to purchase a car, in addition to generating enough cash with which to meet various motoring-related costs such as petrol, repairs and MOT. The financial assistance a motor loan provides could also help borrowers to take out a comprehensive insurance policy which may prove to be of assistance should they be a victim of car crime in the future.
Meanwhile, a study carried out by moneysupermarket last month indicated that younger drivers are more likely to be subject to expensive insurance cover, with the typical 20-something paying some 370 pounds per year, 41 per cent above that paid by the average motorist in their 30s.
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