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04 November 2003, 12:56 PM
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Just wondered if peeps had seen the article in the sun today??
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003510828,,00.html
By KEN GIBSON
Motoring Editor
THIEVES could have your car away in THREE SECONDS, security experts found.
They broke into the Daewoo Kalos in record time without smashing any glass.
And What Car? warns many other motors would not be far behind.
In a string of tests the Kia Sorento and Subaru Impreza came bottom
for overall security, while the Lexus LS430 and Saab 9-3 were clear winners.
What Car? mag asked locksmiths to try to access 38 models without using special gear. The “thieves” were into all but ten in under two minutes.
The Hyundai Getz was second worst performer at eight seconds.
Some of Britain’s favourites also ranked badly — like the Peugeot 206 (14 secs), Ford Ka (19 secs), Vauxhall Astra (40 secs) and Toyota Corolla (46 secs). The best-selling Vauxhall Corsa held out 1min 48secs.
BMW’s £23,765 320Ci coupe was open in 22 seconds, while the £30,200 Mercedes CLK 270 took 1min 15secs.
What Car? editor Rob Aherne said: “Last year we were able to gain access to 57 per cent of the cars tested, this year that rose to 74 per cent. That is a big disappointment.”
Experts also graded the models’ security overall on features from locking wheelnuts and etched windows to secure spare tyres and immobilisers.
The Kia Sorento and Subaru Impreza scored 45, while the Lexus LS430 and Saab 9-3 Aero scored a faultless 100.
Last year one in ten families with cars fell victim to vehicle crime.
Experts say that probably equates to more than two million crimes.
Rob believes one simple measure would help — laminated glass. He said: “It is time makers offered it on all cars, not just the most expensive.”
What Car? ratings out of 100: 1= Lexus LS430 (100) 1= Saab 9-3 Aero (100) 3= Jaguar XJ8 (95) 3= Volkswagen Beetle 2l cabriolet (95) 5= Audi A8 (90) 5= Range Rover Vogue (90) 7= Ford Fiesta Ghia (85) 7= Nissan Micra SVE (85) 7= Volkswagen Golf GTI (85) 10= Lexus IS300 (80) 10= MG ZS 180 (80) 10= Toyota Avensis (80) 13 Renault Espace (75) 14= Audi A4 cabriolet (70) 14= BMW 320 coupe (70) 14= Ford Mondeo ST220 (70) 14= Honda Accord Executive (70) 14= Mazda 6 (70) 14= Peugeot 807 (70) 14= Renault Megane Sport (70) 14= Vauxhall Vectra SXI (70) 14= Volvo XC90 (70) 23= BMW X5 (65) 23= Daewoo Kalos SX (65) 23= Ford Focus ST estate (65) 23= Ford Streetka (65) 23= Mercedes CLK 270 (65) 23= Mercedes E220 (65) 23= Peugeot 206 D (65) 23= Seat Ibiza TDI (65) 23= Vauxhall Astra SXI (65) 23= Vauxhall Corsa SXI (65) 33= Toyota Corolla (60) 33= Vauxhall Meriva (60) 35= Ford Ka collection (55) 35= Hyundai Getz CDX (55) 37= Kia Sorento CRDI (45) 37= Subaru Impreza WRX (45)
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2003510828,,00.html
By KEN GIBSON
Motoring Editor
THIEVES could have your car away in THREE SECONDS, security experts found.
They broke into the Daewoo Kalos in record time without smashing any glass.
And What Car? warns many other motors would not be far behind.
In a string of tests the Kia Sorento and Subaru Impreza came bottom
for overall security, while the Lexus LS430 and Saab 9-3 were clear winners.
What Car? mag asked locksmiths to try to access 38 models without using special gear. The “thieves” were into all but ten in under two minutes.
The Hyundai Getz was second worst performer at eight seconds.
Some of Britain’s favourites also ranked badly — like the Peugeot 206 (14 secs), Ford Ka (19 secs), Vauxhall Astra (40 secs) and Toyota Corolla (46 secs). The best-selling Vauxhall Corsa held out 1min 48secs.
BMW’s £23,765 320Ci coupe was open in 22 seconds, while the £30,200 Mercedes CLK 270 took 1min 15secs.
What Car? editor Rob Aherne said: “Last year we were able to gain access to 57 per cent of the cars tested, this year that rose to 74 per cent. That is a big disappointment.”
Experts also graded the models’ security overall on features from locking wheelnuts and etched windows to secure spare tyres and immobilisers.
The Kia Sorento and Subaru Impreza scored 45, while the Lexus LS430 and Saab 9-3 Aero scored a faultless 100.
Last year one in ten families with cars fell victim to vehicle crime.
Experts say that probably equates to more than two million crimes.
Rob believes one simple measure would help — laminated glass. He said: “It is time makers offered it on all cars, not just the most expensive.”
What Car? ratings out of 100: 1= Lexus LS430 (100) 1= Saab 9-3 Aero (100) 3= Jaguar XJ8 (95) 3= Volkswagen Beetle 2l cabriolet (95) 5= Audi A8 (90) 5= Range Rover Vogue (90) 7= Ford Fiesta Ghia (85) 7= Nissan Micra SVE (85) 7= Volkswagen Golf GTI (85) 10= Lexus IS300 (80) 10= MG ZS 180 (80) 10= Toyota Avensis (80) 13 Renault Espace (75) 14= Audi A4 cabriolet (70) 14= BMW 320 coupe (70) 14= Ford Mondeo ST220 (70) 14= Honda Accord Executive (70) 14= Mazda 6 (70) 14= Peugeot 807 (70) 14= Renault Megane Sport (70) 14= Vauxhall Vectra SXI (70) 14= Volvo XC90 (70) 23= BMW X5 (65) 23= Daewoo Kalos SX (65) 23= Ford Focus ST estate (65) 23= Ford Streetka (65) 23= Mercedes CLK 270 (65) 23= Mercedes E220 (65) 23= Peugeot 206 D (65) 23= Seat Ibiza TDI (65) 23= Vauxhall Astra SXI (65) 23= Vauxhall Corsa SXI (65) 33= Toyota Corolla (60) 33= Vauxhall Meriva (60) 35= Ford Ka collection (55) 35= Hyundai Getz CDX (55) 37= Kia Sorento CRDI (45) 37= Subaru Impreza WRX (45)
04 November 2003, 12:59 PM
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Wrong! They can get into your car in 3 seconds! Anyone can do that with a brick but what they can't do is drive it away without a lot more hassle unless they have the keys.
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