![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/car-cannibalism-is-on-the-rise/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/newspress-collage-23043979-1689245801044.jpg&description=IT'S CAR-NAGE Published : 12:38, 13 Jul 2023 Updated : 12:42, 13 Jul 2023 A CAR expert claims that car cannibalism is on the rise - and has provided a few tips to stop your motor from being targeted. Bonnets, bumpers and headlights are being ripped from motors as part of a new crime trend dubbed "car cannibalism," with parked vehicles being picked to order by gangs. 3 A car expert has warned drivers that car cannibalism is on the rise and has provided a few tips to stop your motor from being targeted 3 A lot of the time, the parts that are stolen are those most commonly needed to repair a car after a minor crash Handily, the online parts retailer My Motor World has revealed ways to help prevent these unscrupulous thieves from pulling your motor to pieces. Park in a safe area Always park your car in a safe area, even when parking for short durations. For long stays, private car parks and garages are the safest as they are usually locked and have CCTV or other security measures in place. However, if you don't have access to one of these, then a well-lit area with lots of footfall may be enough of a deterrent. Since many of the parts being stolen are from the front of the vehicle, it could be useful to park facing a wall where possible to make the theft more difficult. Always ensure that your vehicle is locked and take your keys with you — not only is this safer, but many car insurance premiums won't pay out if you haven't properly secured your car. Mark your parts It's unlikely you'll ever recover your parts if they are stolen, but marking them can make it easier for the police to identify them, which means you potentially could get your stolen parts back. In some cases, marked parts can be a deterrent if the thief notices the marking, as they'll be more reluctant to steal a part that can be traced. People buying the parts may also realise they have been stolen if they're marked, and if so, they may be more likely to contact the police. Use technology It's worth put){kind=link}
A CAR expert claims that car cannibalism is on the rise – and has provided a few tips to stop your motor from being targeted.
Bonnets, bumpers and headlights are being ripped from motors as part of a new crime trend dubbed “car cannibalism,” with parked vehicles being picked to order by gangs.
Handily, the online parts retailer My Motor World has revealed ways to help prevent these unscrupulous thieves from pulling your motor to pieces.
Always park your car in a safe area, even when parking for short durations.
For long stays, private car parks and garages are the safest as they are usually locked and have CCTV or other security measures in place.