FIVE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CLASSIC SAFE

GET YOUR CAR MARKED

The FBHVC recommends buying a Selecta DNA kit, so you can mark your car in such a way that parts can be easily identified. It costs less than £40 and takes about an hour to apply yourself.

INSTALL CCTV

Not always as expensive as you might imagine, CCTV offers crucial details to help trace your car. Without these leads there is often nothing the police can do.

FIT A TRACKER

Various GPS and radio technologies enable trackers to locate a vehicle. Check the provider’s record; the best companies have impressive recovery rates.

LOW-TECH IDEAS

Remove the rotor arm when you leave the car, and park with the wheels pointing into the kerb to make it harder for thieves to winch it onto a transporter.

KEEP AN EYE ON IT

Many owners abandon their car through the week, leaving thieves with days to escape before the theft is discovered. Get on their backs quickly to increase your chances.