Key to car thefts

MOTORISTS with keyless vehicles are about twice as likely to make a theft claim.

Alec Reeder, of Aviva General Insurance, said: “While vehicle security has developed and improved in many ways, unfortunately criminal activity is evolving too.

“Over the past two years we’ve found claims for stolen keyless vehicles are twice as likely. Seemingly oldfashioned mechanical devices – such as a steering wheel or foot-pedal lock – can be a useful visible deterrent.”