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Ever wondered how secure your car is? or which car is the most secure to own. Thatcham, market leaders in car research, set the standard by which all car security is designed in the UK today. Thatcham have developed the New Vehicle Security Rating scheme or NVSR for short. This system rates all new cars in the UK and tells you how the car rates in two categories, the categories are Theft Of and Theft From. The Theft Of category rates the vehicle on a 5 star scale, 5 being the best, on how effective the cars security measures are at preventing the actual vehicle from being stolen. The category specifically looks at, the alarm, the immobiliser, door locks and unique vehicle ID. The Theft From category again rates on the same 5 star scale, but looks for how effective the security measures are at preventing items from being stolen from the car. Specifically taking into account the alarm, the locks and the glazing. You can take comfort in the knowledge that the information provided is completely independent and not affiliated with any vehicle manufacturer. Obviously, some types of vehicle will be more attractive to thieves than others, but common sense should always be at the forefront of your mind. Never leave valuables on display in your vehicle, take them out of the car, or lock them out of sight in the boot. The ratings given give no guarantee that your car will not be stolen or broken in to, but merely provide an indication whereby the higher the star rating in either category, the less likely the car is to be stolen or broken in to. The cars detailed below were the winners of the British Insurance Car Security Awards and represent the most secure models in each vehicle category.
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