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		Car search covers over 90% of cars sold in the UK. Every vehicle is 
		subjected to a scientific programme of destructive attack testing, producing 
		accurate results that are relevant to the real world. These tests are also 
		used to produce	security data for the insurance industry. Cars are awarded 
		up to five stars for theft of and five stars for theft from.
	
			Manufacturer
			
			Model
			
							Rating Search
							
								Star ratings provide an indication of the quality of design and anticipated 
effectiveness of anti-theft measures.

Theft of assesses the car's ability to resist theft of the actual vehicle, testing 

the immobiliser
locks
vehicle identification

Theft from assesses the car's ability to resist theft of 
items from the car, testing

the alarm
door locks
glazing

The car is 
awarded between 1 and 5 stars depending on its performance in each category.

Theft Of
Theft From

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								Find out how well your car will resist being stolen or broken into. The New Vehicle Security Ratings offer comprehensive, objective information direct to you the motorist, rating new cars available in the UK on two scales of 1-5 stars (theft of and theft from) to compare the security of different makes and models.
To search by manufacturer click on the car search.
To search by star rating click on the rating search.

The double five-star rating system is based on detailed analysis and testing carried out at Thatcham, and provides an indication of the quality of design and anticipated effectiveness of anti-theft measures.

However, some cars will be more attractive to car thieves than others, whilst the biggest factor is always opportunity. Any car is at risk while parked, if security measures are not used, or if valuables are left on display inside.

A star rating provides no guarantee that a car will not be stolen or broken into. However, the higher the rating, the less likely this should be.