Car security How to avoid car crime

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  • Learn how car crime is changing – and what you can do to avoid it
  • We find out how cloning and numberplate theft could affect you
  • Simple steps you can take to avoid buying a stolen car
  • Advice on car park safety

What's in this guide

  1. A new era of car crime

    We asked police to tell us about the changing nature of car crime.

  2. Common car crimes

    Some of the most common types of car crime, including key theft, cloning and vandalism.

  3. Car park safety

    Tips for keeping your car and valuables safe when you leave them unattended.

  4. Buying second hand cars

    How to avoid ending up out of pocket when buying second hand cars.

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