Abacus Car Alarms

General Interest

Classic Japanese Motorcycles

• Never leave your car door unlocked or sunroof open even when just going into a shop for a moment or two.

• Don't leave any belongings in your car. A thief wont know that a bag or coat doesn't contain something valuable and might break a window to get at it. If you can't take them with you, never leave things on display; lock them in the boot.

• Make a note of your stereo serial number and keep it in a safe place. If your stereo is a removable type, always take it with you.

• Don't leave credit cards or cheque books in the glove compartment. 1 in 5 stolen cheque and credit cards are stolen from cars.

• Never leave your vehicle documents in the car - they could help a thief to sell it.

• Remove the ignition key and engage the steering lock - even when parking in your own driveway or garage - and don't forget to lock the garage door.

• Have an alarm system or immobiliser fitted

• Always try to park in a well-lit open location.

• Double-check that all car doors, windows, sunroof and boot are locked before leaving it.

• Always put your aerial down to stop it being vandalised.

• 24% of all reported crime relates to vehicle crime
  
• Cost to the insurance industry is in excess of £500 million per annum
  
• In 1993 car crime was at its peak and costing the industry in excess of £600m

• 1991 = 1,495,177 = +17.98%
  
• 1992 = 1,549,196 = + 3.61%
  
• 1993 = 1,523,338 = - 1.67%
  
• 1994 = 1,384,429 = - 9.12%
  
• 1995 = 1,321,544 = - 4.54%
  
• 1996 = 1,293,041 = - 2.16%
  
• 1997 = 1,117,572 = -13.57%