Overview

• Admiral Insurance reports parking sensor thefts quadrupled from 2023 to 2024, with steering wheels now frequent targets.
• Experts urge motorists to use locked garages or CCTV‑monitored car parks, or choose bright, busy locations when street parking.
• Parking nose‑first against a wall can block access to front‑mounted components that thieves commonly remove.
• Drivers are advised to ensure vehicles are properly locked, as some insurers may refuse theft claims if cars were left unsecured.
• My Motor World's Mark Barclay says stolen parts are rarely recovered, while reports highlight unlawful 'chop shops' reselling components.