British car owners urged to beware of stolen vehicles

 

The latest quarterly update from the Home Office on crime in England and Wales found the number of car thefts had risen by seven per cent, something which should concern both car owners and those considering purchasing a vehicle. Motor fraud expert HPI has encouraged prospective buyers to take care not to pick up a car with a criminal background, as an increase in stolen cars generally means an increase in the number going on to the market. Figures from the company suggest one in three cars on the market has something to hide, indicating the probability that an individual could buy a car with a shady history. Kristian Welch, consumer director for HPI, said: "Some buyers might think they could spot a dodgy seller with a stolen car easily, but the reality is most cars with a hidden history often seem perfectly legitimate." Research carried out for the British Crime Survey showed ten per cent of people were frightened of the possibility of crime theft in their local area.

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