It’s fifthly, slightly scratched and incredibly messy inside (thanks to your kids) but your family car is actually more appealing to thieves than you think.
DVLA is warning motorists to check the V5C registration certificate when buying a used vehicle.
The head of the police’s vehicle crime unit says there needs to be a shake-up of the way second hand cars are bought.
It's easy to buy and sell cars online. However, according to a car trading website, ExchangeandMart.co.uk, there are a growing number of criminals who target online used car buyers and sellers.
One of the most common car crimes these days is that of winding back the odometer on a high mileage car – ‘clocking’ in the trade. GAUK Motors have researched thoroughly the art of mileage adjustment by talking to those in the know.