Thieves have their sights set on the Land Rover SUV. It's now become the second most stolen vehicle in the UK.
Some 5,200 Range Rovers were stolen across the UK in 2022, according to data from the country’s Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. The SUV isn’t being targeted because of a specific security vulnerability—unlike
that have experienced a surge in thefts—rather it’s their popularity in the UK and abroad, according to the British publication. Thieves know that if they steal one, they can get rid of it quickly for a hefty sum.A side effect of this is that Range Rovers owners are finding it difficult to insure the vehicle, particularly in London. Land Rover used to insure its own vehicles in the UK, but stopped doing so last November.
Land Rover says it knows about the issue owners are facing and is trying to help. “We are aware of the impact that this criminality is having on the availability of insurance options for some of our clients,” a spokesperson told. “We are proactively engaging with relevant stakeholders, including insurance providers, to evidence how we are improving vehicle security and providing measures to counter this type of activity.
Range Rovers aren’t the only luxury goods that thieves have their eyes on in London. There has also been a
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