Bin lorries, ambulances and a hearse among vehicles stolen in the UK in 2023
Ambulances, bin lorries, road sweepers and even a hearse were among more than 100,000 vehicles stolen in the UK in 2023, according to newly released figures.
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Drivers warned over QR code parking scams
The RAC advised motorists to make payments only with cash, cards or official apps.
Television’s Mike Brewer says ‘fight is on’ after car dealership is hit by scammers
Television presenter Mike Brewer has said that the ‘fight is one’ after his used car dealership was targeted by fraudsters using a fake identity.
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Couple warn of car-buying scam after fraudsters tamper with Skoda before test drive
A Hertfordshire couple came close to losing thousands of pounds after fraudsters tampered with a car they were selling before taking it for a test drive.
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The places where your car is most likely to be stolen revealed
New data has revealed the UK locations where a car is most and least likely to be stolen, with a huge difference recorded depending on area.
Dozens arrested after M25 fuel pumps damaged
Climate group Just Stop Oil targeted Clacket Lane services eastbound and westbound, Kent; Cobham services, Surrey; and Thurrock services, Essex.
Fuel thefts up 61% as pump prices keep climbing
Fuel thefts from UK filling stations have reached record levels.
Criminals turn to WhatsApp to coordinate car thefts
Car thieves are taking advantage of online messaging platforms such as WhatsApp to plan their crimes, according to security experts.
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Learner Driver Leads Police On 137 MPH Chase
A learner driver has been banned from driving for 3 years & jailed for 8 months after leading police on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 137 mph.
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Nearly 90% of cars stolen without keys
Figures published by Tracker show that 88% of all cars it recovered last year had been taken without the thieves having access to the keys.
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Four in five of UK’s best-selling cars vulnerable to keyless theft
Four out of five of the UK’s best selling cars are susceptible to keyless theft, it has been claimed.
Police Stop Car Without Front Tire, Find Drunk Driver
Drink driving is bad enough, but drink driving a car that’s missing its front tire is a different ball game altogether.
Several cars stolen as owners left them to defrost
Police are warning about so-called “frost-jacking” car thieves after Gwnet police received reports of several cars being stolen in a matter of minutes.
Number plate thefts top 25,000 per year
More than 25,000 number plates are stolen in the UK every year, according to government data obtained by the AA.
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Make motorists pay for fuel up front to prevent theft, says police chief
Motoring organisations have warned of “unintended consequences” of making drivers pre-pay for fuel, after a top police officer suggested the idea would prevent theft.
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