It’s not only your homes that we need to think about when it comes to security. More and more thieves are targeting our vehicles and the way in which they are steeling them have seen changes over the past decade.

With car alarm systems and immobilisers becoming so advanced, it has now become a lot harder for a thief to steal a car without the keys. Many cars simply will not start if the key is not in the ignition meaning that hot wiring is a thing of the past. Because of this advance in security, thieves are now using other methods to gain entry to our vehicles. Often keys are stolen from houses or even from peoples jackets or handbags to allow the thief easy entry to the vehicle. With the keys, they can take the alarm and immobiliser off and simple drive away in your vehicle making little noise or arising suspension.

If your car only has a factory fitted alarm and immobiliser then you may want to upgrade to an approved one that has been proven to be more secure. Many insurance companies will even offer you a discount on your insurance if you have one of the Thatcham approved systems installed in to your vehicle.