{"id":102,"date":"2023-07-18T13:04:54","date_gmt":"2023-07-18T12:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/?p=102"},"modified":"2023-07-18T13:05:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T12:05:29","slug":"luxury-vehicle-theft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/07\/18\/luxury-vehicle-theft\/","title":{"rendered":"Be on your guard: protect your luxury vehicle from theft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In recent weeks an unfortunate trend in luxury vehicle theft claims has emerged specifically in some affluent areas of London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve been advised by our insurers Aviva<\/em><\/strong> to make our clients aware of the risk in this area and to be extra vigilant in taking the necessary precautions to protect your luxury vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help mitigate the risk, they suggest taking the following actions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Always lock your car securely when you leave it, even for a short time, and keep your keys with you. Using a steering wheel lock for extra (visible) security could make a would-be thief pass over your vehicle for another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Consider installing trackers and immobilisers. Products such as the Tracker S5 Plus, Ghost II, Scorpion X and NoGo are Thatcham-approved and highly recommended as they offer an extra layer of protection from key cloning and hacking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Make sure the subscription for your vehicle tracking device is maintained – a subscription that\u02bcs overdue could affect your motor insurance policy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    In addition to using steering wheel locks and installing trackers and immobilisers, there are a few other measures you can take to further enhance the security of your vehicle. One simple yet effective step is to always park your car in well-lit areas or secure parking lots, as this can deter potential thieves. It’s also a good idea to keep your car keys in a safe place at home, away from windows and doors, to prevent them from being easily accessible to burglars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Another important aspect of vehicle security is being cautious about who you lend your car to. While it may be tempting to lend your car to a friend or family member, it’s crucial to ensure that they are responsible and trustworthy drivers. By being selective about who you allow to drive your car, you can minimize the risk of it being stolen or damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Regular maintenance and servicing of your vehicle can also contribute to its security. By keeping your car in good condition, you reduce the likelihood of breakdowns or malfunctions that could make it an easy target for thieves. Additionally, maintaining up-to-date records of your vehicle’s maintenance and repairs can be helpful in the event of an insurance claim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lastly, it’s important to stay informed about the latest security threats and techniques used by car thieves. Keeping up with news and updates from reputable sources can help you stay one step ahead and take necessary precautions to protect your vehicle. By staying proactive and implementing these security measures, you can greatly reduce the risk of your cherished car being stolen or compromised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Of course it’s vital that you have adequate vehicle insurance to protect your cherished car. When you arrange your motor insurance with us, we will ensure to get full details of your car so that the cover is sufficiently high value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you have any concerns about your current level of insurance, or are considering investing in a new or vintage luxury vehicle, call us on 01726 871144 and select option 1 to be taken straight to the personal insurance department.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In recent weeks an unfortunate trend in luxury vehicle theft claims has emerged specifically in some affluent areas of London. We’ve been advised by our insurers Aviva to make our clients aware of the risk in this area and to be extra vigilant in taking the necessary precautions to protect your luxury vehicles. To help […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":103,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[21,41,19,39,37,18,38,40],"class_list":["post-102","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-personal","tag-advice","tag-aviva","tag-car-insurance","tag-luxury-vehicle-insurance","tag-motor-insurance","tag-personal-insurance","tag-vehicle-insurance","tag-vehicle-theft"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":104,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102\/revisions\/104"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/103"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/rowett-insurance.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}