An estimated 2.6 million vehicle crimes are committed in England and Wales each year - around 20 per cent of all crime. Even so, car crime has been declining since the mid-1990s. Effective immobilisers, mandatory on new cars since 1998, have certainly contributed to reducing the number of cars stolen. Of the models we've tested for this report, most now offer reasonable resistance to being driven away.

However, it can take as little as seven seconds for a thief to get into and steal property from a car. Theft from cars constitutes 62 per cent of all reported car crime, but the true figures are likely to be much higher as an estimated half of incidents go unreported.

Sextons offer a wide range of security solutions for your vehicle, from top manufacturers such as Toad, Clifford, Sigma and Tracker.

Clifford

Renowned for being more than just an alarm, Clifford system security features are available that will cover just about any area of the vehicle where protection may be required. Electric windows and roofs can be opened and closed by remote, even alloy wheels can be protected by an outer zone.

Sigma

Sigma vehicle security systems are designed and manufactured in the UK by secure Microsystems ltd. the company's design philosophy is driven by innovation and quality ensuring all sigma products stay ahead of the pack. Sigma vehicle security systems are accepted as standard fit or approved accessory for car manufacturers and importers who always demand the best for their customers.

Tracker

The Tracker Stolen Vehicle Recovery System is a small electronic homing device fitted to your car in any number of covert places. When activated, it will emit a uniquely coded silent tracking signal that the Police can pick up.
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Thatcham

The aim of the Thatcham is to evaluate vehicle security systems against set criteria.  All Thatcham alarms offer outstanding protection against thieves, joy riders and vandals.  But that's not all.  Most leading insurers now day's offer discounts of up to 20% on cars fitted with a Thatcham security device.
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