The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars
Here is the list of the top ten stolen cars which has been prepared by analyzing 2005 theft data from the Police National Computer database, as well as information on the numbers of cars on the road provided by the Driving License Authority:
- Vauxhall Belmont
- Vauxhall Astra Mk2
- Ford Escort Mk3
- Austin/Morris Metro
- Vauxhall Nova
- Ford Orion
- Rover Metro
- Austin/Morris Maestro
- Austin/Morris Montego
- Ford Fiesta Mks1, 2 and 3
It often becomes impossible for the police to recover your car, as the stolen cars are quickly dismantled, given a new identity by taking a registration number of a scrapped model, and an altered milometer showing a low mileage. A study in the theft pattern will help you analyze the situations where your car becomes most vulnerable to car thefts. The study will also help you to decide which types of security devices are essential for your car model.
If you are the proud owner of a new car, take a look at the New Car Security Ratings (NCSR)
Also refer to its Car Theft Index for leading makes and models of car.
Posted by: Fraser
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Yea, uh my car was stolen about 2, or ummm, maybe 20 years ago. I was wondering if the proper thing to do is steal another car to be even! Reply.
stolen audi a3 red 3 door . stolen from euxtop chorley reg mc55kfd if anyone knows of its whereabouts please let me know
The reason why Vauxhall Astras, Belmont, Nova, Metro’s etc are all so popular is because all you have to do is pull off the steering column cover off the bottom of the steering wheel, pull the plug off the back of the ignition barrel and use a door key or flat screwdriver to start. The steering lock snaps easily too. Its just too easy. Peugeot’s of the same age are quite difficult.
Just some education for you on why they are the most stolen.