26 March 2008
Car owners are making life easy for criminals by leaving expensive items on display in their vehicles, swiftcover.com has said.
A survey from the company has stated that 96% of drivers in the UK put such items in their cars, while 21% have seen break-ins, something that may impact on their car insurance premiums.
Managing Director of swiftcover.com Tina Shortle claimed that this is a "bonanza" for those who wish to disrespect the law.
"We strongly urge drivers to take 30 seconds to check their vehicle and to lock their gadgets in the glove box or boot when parking, even when leaving their car unattended at a petrol station. This little routine will ensure no gadget is visible," she commented.
Mobile telephones are the item most likely to be kept in a vehicle (98%), while digital cameras (42%) came in second and satellite navigation systems next (38%).
In related news, this week police in Scarborough said that they are to use keyhole cameras in the bid to reduce accidents there.