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Poor security and repair bills drive car crime hike

Security flaws and demand for pricey spares are driving UK car thefts, new data reveals.

Scam: Alarm cloners like this are being used by car thieves (Essex Police)

Scam: Alarm cloners like this are being used by car thieves (Essex Police)

Date - 15th February 2022
By - Chris Smith
Vehicle thefts have increased again with a car stolen every 11 minutes – and problems caused by manufacturers are part of the problem. Despite lockdown, criminals got their hands on almost 48,500 vehicles in 2021 according to an analysis of...
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