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Majority of car owners doubt police can recover stolen vehicles
Date: 31 May 2017 | Author: Daniel Puddicombe
Almost one in six car owners have admitted they are unsure if the police would be able to recover their car if it is stolen, new research has suggested.
According to analysis by online car servicing provider Servicing Stop, 54% of drivers said they weren't sure the police would be able to retrieve their vehicle, while 7% claimed they had no faith in the authorities.
Just 10% said they would be very confident the police would be able to retrieve their vehicle, while the remaining 29% said they would be confident they would be able to get their vehicle back after it was stolen.
However, motorists are far more concerned about their car being crashed into or damaged by a hit and run driver (66%) than the thought of their vehicle being stolen (21%), while the remaining 11% said they're most worried about it being broken into at night.
With advances in technology, car hacking is also at the forefront of drivers' minds, with 31% admitting the thought of something remotely controlling their vehicle concerns them. A further 25% of motorists, meanwhile, said they are worried about car hackers being able to steal their car.
CEO and founder of Servicing Stop, Oly Richmond, said: "We hear of carjackings, car thefts, break-ins and other horrendous crimes that happen to our cars every day but with newer security technology currently being developed by the automotive industry, our cars are becoming smarter and more resistant to thieves. Hopefully, in the years to come car theft will be eradicated completely."
