Shortage of new parts could boost ‘chop-shop’ market and increase organised crime
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Shortage of new parts could boost ‘chop-shop’ market and increase organised crime

Tracker, is warning motorists against opportunistic criminals looking to steal cars to fill the replacement parts gap, caused by the shutting down of manufacturer supply chains. Police across the country are already fighting an increase in ‘chop shops’ – where stolen vehicles are stripped down and expensive parts sold on – but the lack of legitimate parts could increase their popularity and profitability still further.

03 April 2020

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Keyless Car Theft At All Time High In 2019
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Keyless Car Theft At All Time High In 2019

Tracker’s data reveals that the Ranger Rover Sport was the number one choice for thieves in 2019, jumping from 8th place in the Tracker Most Stolen and Recovered League Table in 2018. It replaces the BMW X5 which topped the chart in 2018 and now sits at number two. This in turn, has pushed the 2018 number two, the Mercedes-Benz C Class, to third place in 2019. Range Rover, BMW and Mercedes-Benz dominate the Tracker league table in 2019.

24 February 2020

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