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Volkswagens are the most difficult cars to steal, security tests reveal.
In checks by What Car? magazine, the German built cars came out on top, narrowly ahead of Audi.
Findings from Home Office figures revealed that the number of cars stolen in 2010 fell by 12,000 to 107,000.
What car editor John Mcllroy warned that the onus is on drivers to look out for thieves, stating "Our tests have shown that as car manufacturers improve car security, the motorist has become the weak link. Owners should keep their keys out of sight. It's only common sense."
The tests were conducted by Thatcham, the leading independent assessor of security equipment and recognised by the Association of British Insurers.
Looking at the list below, shows there are two well-known German cars missing.
1st Overall Volkswagen
2nd Overall Audi
3rd Overall Volvo
Category
Supermini Audi A1
Small family car Volvo C30
Family car Citroen C5 Exclusive
Compact executive Audi A4
Compact MPV Citroen C4 Picasso Exclusive
Large MPV Volkswagen Sharan
Open-top car Audi A5 Cabriolet
Performance car Audi A8 W12 Quattro
Crossover Volkswagen Tiguan
Compact 4x4 Audi Q5
Large 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser V8
Executive car Citroen C6
Luxury car Volkswagen Phaeton
Green car Toyota Prius T3 and T Spirit with solar panel
In checks by What Car? magazine, the German built cars came out on top, narrowly ahead of Audi.
Findings from Home Office figures revealed that the number of cars stolen in 2010 fell by 12,000 to 107,000.
What car editor John Mcllroy warned that the onus is on drivers to look out for thieves, stating "Our tests have shown that as car manufacturers improve car security, the motorist has become the weak link. Owners should keep their keys out of sight. It's only common sense."
The tests were conducted by Thatcham, the leading independent assessor of security equipment and recognised by the Association of British Insurers.
Looking at the list below, shows there are two well-known German cars missing.
1st Overall Volkswagen
2nd Overall Audi
3rd Overall Volvo
Category
Supermini Audi A1
Small family car Volvo C30
Family car Citroen C5 Exclusive
Compact executive Audi A4
Compact MPV Citroen C4 Picasso Exclusive
Large MPV Volkswagen Sharan
Open-top car Audi A5 Cabriolet
Performance car Audi A8 W12 Quattro
Crossover Volkswagen Tiguan
Compact 4x4 Audi Q5
Large 4x4 Toyota Land Cruiser V8
Executive car Citroen C6
Luxury car Volkswagen Phaeton
Green car Toyota Prius T3 and T Spirit with solar panel