Motorists given list of cars and areas thieves target

Motorists who do not want to see hikes in their car insurance have been told of the locations where it is most likely that there vehicle will be stolen.

Online car insurance company swiftcover.com has revealed a list of the most likely vehicles to be stolen and which regions they will be stolen from, using information from its database.

Ford Fiesta owners are the most likely to have their car or the belongings left in their vehicle stolen, while thieves also tend to target Volkswagen Golf's and Vauxhall Astra's.

Meanwhile, London is considered the least safe place to leave a car parked, followed by the Midlands and the North West.

Robin Reames, claims director of swiftcover.com, comments: "Whether you live in a busy town, leafy suburbs or sleepy village, always keep your car secure even for just a few minutes.

"It's amazing how many people leave their keys in the ignition whilst de-frosting the car, or pop into the post office leaving their car windows open. It's just an open invitation to opportunistic thieves."

Motorists could improve the safety of their cars by fitting wheel-locks or investing in a tracker device.

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