I’m a car security expert – there are 2 kinds of car ‘boy racers’ steal all the time… and 2 that “never” get nicked

A CAR security expert has revealed the two types of car he always sees stolen by “boy racers” – and two that “never” get nicked.

Millions of Brits could find themselves targets of crafty criminals simply thanks to the way their motor looks.

The Sun

Car security expert Geoffrey Fernandez explained which cars he sees stolen most often[/caption]

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He also shared two body types which are almost never nicked[/caption]

Geoffrey Fernandez, who owns security specialist firm ACR Automobile, sat down exclusively with SunMotors to share his insight into the shadowy world of car theft and how ordinary drivers can protect themselves.

He explained that thieves target particular body types more than others, usually because they fetch a greater price or suggest more power.

Geoffrey said: “Everyone’s after SUVs, always SUVs.

“No matter what brand.

“It’s always going to be the top-end SUVs being taken.

“You’re also going to get the hot hatches that boy racers always like to take.

“Basically high-end cars, SUVs or hot hatches really.”

There were over a million SUVs sold in 2023 alone, according to Transport Environment, and it is estimated that the vehicles now make up around a third of the total car population in the UK.

Manufacturers are increasingly boosting SUV production in response to consumer trends, with virtually every major brand now producing at least one model and usually an accompanying crossover version.

Indeed, some have taken it a step further, with Jaguar announcing it will only make SUVs in the short-term as it transitions to an EV-only lineup.

Hot hatches have also long been a large part of Britain’s motoring fabric, with best-selling models like the VW Golf GTI firm favourites among petrolheads.

However, Geoffrey added that there are two forms of motor which he almost never sees stolen.

He went on: “You don’t get many saloon cars or estates that are being stolen.

“Those are somewhat safe cars.”

While they have declined in popularity amid the SUV-mania, estates used to be one of the dominant forces in the UK car market dating back decades.

In fact, Volvo has just reversed its decision to scrap its estate cars, with plans to revive two models within weeks.

It comes after residents of an island where cars are banned were left up in arms by a proposal to change the rules.

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Geoffrey recommended security devices like wheel locks to deter criminals[/caption]