THE counties where vans are most likely to be stolen has been revealed, new research shows. It also revealed that a large number of UK van drivers are neglecting to take the security of their vehic…
However, when looking at percentages, overall, Cumbria police force are leading the way having recovered a fifth of the vans or their contents that had previously been stolen in their area.
The study also revealed that over three in four confessed they don’t have an alarm or immobiliser installed within their vehicle.The research surveyed 1,000 UK van drivers who use their vehicle for work purposes about the actions they take to secure both their vehicle and contents when not in use. Almost all of the UK van drivers surveyed are yet to secure the catalytic converter on their vehicle too, despite thefts of this part increasing significantly since the firstLeaving themselves open to further vulnerability, a substantial eight in ten UK van drivers also said they don't park their van in a way that could stop a thief from being able to open or break the lock such as parking against a wall.
When quizzed about previous break-ins and theft experiences, a secured compound or workplace car park, a locked garage at home, or the van owner’s driveway were found to be hotspots , despite appearing to be some of the most secure options.
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