thieves avoid clio's??

[D"w!Z]

http://money.uk.msn.com/Insurance/I...rance_Cover/article.aspx?cp-documentid=145017

spotted they put renault clio twice! lol are they reali that bad

 

[Neil G]

Doesn't say what model though....I imagine 172s/182s and v6s are high on the scrote thiefs shopping list

 

[dannyboy]

thats why we all have cat 1 alarms,etc, i'm still tempted to get a disclock as well, as its more of a visual deteriant than a my cat 1!!

 

[JayJo]

doesn't mention Williams either and apparently they are the quickest according to another thread. Oops worms and cans spring to mind!!

I can imagine why thieves leave them, they are french and look harmless and not much fun to steal "I stole a clio last night" doesn't hold much weight down the Youth Club

 

[Daz_172]

its not about car theft anymore, because im not bothered about that, if mine gets stolen at least ill get the insurance to buy a new one.

Its vandalism etc that i fear the most, or some chav smashing in your windows for a road map, or attempting to pop your lock with a piece of metal and knackering your door and paintwork in the process, thats where the expense comes into it.

 

[Williams025]

...its also to do with how easy they are to nick (thats why the Belmont is in there, its statistically the easiest car to steal - its not cos its good to drive!!!). They wont target a car they wont be able to start or get into.

 

[MATT BLACK]

Clios are very difficult to steal - the built in chip in the key fob that controls the immobiliser is fool proof. I have never had a stolen recovered clio in my garage and very rarely see them at salvage yards.

 

[SimonD]

Some useful advice at the end of that article:

" If you’re looking at buying a car, get a quote on the insurance first to make sure you can afford it."

Thanks, I'd never thought of that.