FORD TRANSIT AND LAND
ROVER TOP THE MOST STOLEN VAN LIST
HPI's latest league table of the most commonly stolen light
commercial vehicles confirms that the Ford Transit is top of the thieves'
shopping list, but close behind is the Land Rover, Mercedes Sprinter and
Volkswagen Transporter. HPI data also shows that the Ford Transit is the most
likely van to have been in an accident or be on outstanding finance.
"It's not just owners that need to be concerned
about which vans are most commonly stolen; used van buyers also need to
consider the risks," explains Nicola Johnson, consumer services manager of
HPI. "Thieves will be looking to sell vans on to unwitting buyers, so
people must be on their guard. Buying a stolen van or even one that is on
outstanding finance means you could lose the van and the money you paid for it,
when it's returned to the van's legal owner.
"Used van buyers can avoid these risks by simply
carrying out an HPI Check, which will uncover the vehicle's history and confirm
if there is anything untoward about the vehicle that needs investigating."
HPI Stolen Van Hit Rates
Ford Transit 17.6%
Land Rover 17.6%
Mercedes Sprinter 11.8%
Volkswagen Transporter 11.8%
Fiat Ducato 5.9%
Ford Ranger 5.9%
Nissan D22 5.9%
Nissan Navara 5.9%
Peugeot Expert 5.9%
Renault Trafic 5.9%
Vauxhall Vivaro 5.9%
Source: Fleet news
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