Motorists Running the Risk of Break-ins
Recent figures have indicated that 80 per cent of drivers in the UK, are leaving valuables and gadgets on display in their vehicles, when they step away from their cars, according to research, recently published by the car insurance provider LV=.
This careless attitude has incurred an increase in the number of vehicles being broken into and around a quarter of UK drivers have said that they have been affected by a break-in.
Valuables According to a report that the insurance provider published, personal and high value items, such as clothing, wallets and mobile phones, were the things that were left inside vehicles, while they were parked on the road.
The report also stated that men were found to be leaving the higher priced items in their cars, whereas women were said to be more conscious of their belongings and take them away with them when they leave the car.
The research involved 2044 respondents and found that the average total value of goods that were left in a car by men amounted to £380.
Younger drivers also left high value items in their cars, with drivers under the age of 34, saying they left goods in their car, that were valued at £334, which is much higher compared to the national average of £283.
Location, Location, Location Where a car is kept has a high impact on whether the vehicle will be broken into.
The riskiest place was found to be a residential road, with 40 per cent of all break-ins taking place directly outside the owner's home.
Another 18 per cent of break-ins take place in residential areas away from the owner's house.
Locations with the lowest risk of break-ins were said to be in commercial car parks, where only 9 per cent of thefts were found to take place there.
Emma Holyer, spokesperson for LV= Car Insurance, said: "These figures show a casual attitude amongst motorists when it comes to leaving their belongings in their car.
The fact is that most car break-ins are by opportunist thieves who would probably not bother to break into the car if it looked as though it didn't contain anything to steal.
A word of advice The increase in the number of break-ins has lead to a rise in the insurance premiums that many motorists have to pay.
An industry spokesperson said that some car insurance policies will cover contents so motorists should ensure they have this cover so that if the worst happens they are not out of pocket.
However to avoid the hassle of having your car broken into, we'd advise people not to leave any visible valuables in their car in the first place, as this will massively reduce the likelihood of any break-in.
Motorists were also advised to try and keep their vehicles in a garage, as this could save around £26 a year, in premiums.
Taking valuables when you go and removing them from sight, if they need to be left in the car were also recommendations that motorist were given as well as installing a car alarm.
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This careless attitude has incurred an increase in the number of vehicles being broken into and around a quarter of UK drivers have said that they have been affected by a break-in.
Valuables According to a report that the insurance provider published, personal and high value items, such as clothing, wallets and mobile phones, were the things that were left inside vehicles, while they were parked on the road.
The report also stated that men were found to be leaving the higher priced items in their cars, whereas women were said to be more conscious of their belongings and take them away with them when they leave the car.
The research involved 2044 respondents and found that the average total value of goods that were left in a car by men amounted to £380.
Younger drivers also left high value items in their cars, with drivers under the age of 34, saying they left goods in their car, that were valued at £334, which is much higher compared to the national average of £283.
Location, Location, Location Where a car is kept has a high impact on whether the vehicle will be broken into.
The riskiest place was found to be a residential road, with 40 per cent of all break-ins taking place directly outside the owner's home.
Another 18 per cent of break-ins take place in residential areas away from the owner's house.
Locations with the lowest risk of break-ins were said to be in commercial car parks, where only 9 per cent of thefts were found to take place there.
Emma Holyer, spokesperson for LV= Car Insurance, said: "These figures show a casual attitude amongst motorists when it comes to leaving their belongings in their car.
The fact is that most car break-ins are by opportunist thieves who would probably not bother to break into the car if it looked as though it didn't contain anything to steal.
A word of advice The increase in the number of break-ins has lead to a rise in the insurance premiums that many motorists have to pay.
An industry spokesperson said that some car insurance policies will cover contents so motorists should ensure they have this cover so that if the worst happens they are not out of pocket.
However to avoid the hassle of having your car broken into, we'd advise people not to leave any visible valuables in their car in the first place, as this will massively reduce the likelihood of any break-in.
Motorists were also advised to try and keep their vehicles in a garage, as this could save around £26 a year, in premiums.
Taking valuables when you go and removing them from sight, if they need to be left in the car were also recommendations that motorist were given as well as installing a car alarm.
Ruth has more articles pertaining to car insurance and other insurance related articles.
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