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Top 10 cars ‘most likely to be stolen in Britain' with FIVE from same brand on the list – is your motor at risk?
THE MOST stolen cars in the UK have been revealed and five of them are made by the same popular brand.
Over one in 30 of one of
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The Toyoto-owned Lexus was the most likely brand to be targeted
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The Lexus UX 250 was also one of the most targeted vehicles
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Over 60,000 motors were stolen last year
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The Ford Fiesta is the most stolen car of 2024, with a staggering 4719 vehicles being stolen - according to data from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).
However, the most likely car to get stolen actually belongs to another brand.
According to them, the
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A spokesperson for the Lexus brand - owned by Toyota - said that the brand has taken measures to prevent thefts.
The spokesperson said: '
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'Our anti-theft measures form part of a nationwide customer care offering.
'For example, at a cost of more than £10 million to Lexus, selected customers were provided with a free Tracker vehicle location service.
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'As a result, a 96% recovery rate has been achieved.
'We have subsequently rolled out Tracker installation as an option for buyers of certain models.'
More than 61,000 cars were stolen in the UK throughout 2024.
In sheer numbers, the
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The
The most stolen cars of 2024
The DVLA has revealed which cars were amongst the most stolen in 2024.
Over 61,000 vehicles were stolen over the course of the year, with one in particular being targeted.
Ford Fiesta - 4,719
Volkswagen Golf - 1,946
Ford Focus - 1,855
Land Rover Discovery - 1,698
Toyota RAV4 - 1,452
BMW 3 Series - 1,415
Mercedes C Class - 1,233
Range Rover Evoque - 1,189
Nissan Juke - 1,136
Range Rover Sport - 1,032
The news comes after several drivers revealed a
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Driver Lucy Lewis revealed that she uses a strip of tin foil to wrap up her key.
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That prevents
The RAC added that a reusable metal tin is also an effective way of preventing your key being misused, as well as a dedicated car signal blocker.
How to protect your car from thieves
Wheel clamps are another great option that can prevent your car from being driven away.
Again, they are highly visible as they are often sold in bright colours, and may deter opportunistic thieves looking for a quick and easy target.
Traditional security measures are also considered when calculating insurance premiums.
Rich Morley at Lancaster Insurance explains that, no matter what car you drive, classic or modern, traditional-style security measures can provide extra peace of mind and security for your vehicle, helping to deter thieves in the process.
He added: 'When considering a risk profile, we will establish with customers any security measures they have in place to prevent potential theft."
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Five Lexus vehicles appeared on Autocar's list
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