However, some brands of cars are more likely to be targeted than others with new research showing which ones are most at risk. See the car brand most likely to be stolen in the UKFord models were found to be the most likely to be stolen in the UK (Getty) (Image: Getty)Tesco Bank crunched the numbers and found that Ford models were the most stolen with 17% of claims coming from these cars. Black cars were also found to be the most stolen colour in the UK with 26% of all claims coming from these cars. Vehicles manufactured between five and eight years ago were responsible for 40% of claims with cars created in 2016 most likely to be stolen. Tesco Bank claims that thieves may also target cars for expensive parts (Getty) (Image: Getty)Warning issued as thieves target 'sought after' car parts from certain brandsEven if a car isn't stolen itself, thieves will often target a car for its parts, especially expensive and harder-to-acquire ones.

Source: The Times November 04, 2023 12:11 UTC