Insurer advises people not to leave their belongings on display in cars

Fri, 11 Dec 2009

Many motorists are not taking precautions to ensure that their possessions are hidden when they are left in their cars, according to Admiral Insurance .

Research conducted by the insurer revealed that 73 per cent of its customers had had left their belongings on display in their car when unattended, which is an increase from the 71 per cent who admitted to doing it last year. The most common items left on display were coats and jackets, however CDs, mp3 players and handbags are also frequently left on show.

Admiral managing director Sue Longthorn said: "It's a worrying trend that more motorists are happy to leave expensive items on show in their cars. It only takes seconds for an opportunistic car thief to break a car window and grab what's inside."

Earlier this year, the motor insurance provider found that 45 per cent of drivers admit to being more likely to lose concentration while driving if they are stressed before they get behind the wheel.
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