Tuesday 17 February 2004 - News - Security
Two more cars join the 5-star elite of car security
Audi and Volkswagen have
joined Lexus as the 'top performers' in security according to the
insurance industry's vehicle research centre.
The Motor Insurance Research Repair Centre, more commonly known as Thatcham first issued the results of its security tests on new cars in July 2001. Then, only the Lexus LS 430 received the top rating of 5 stars in both the 'theft of' and 'theft from' categories.
Joining the Lexus now with their 2004 models are Audi with its A8 Quattro and Volkswagen with the Phaeton. Thatcham said one of the main reasons for their success was the use of laminated glazing all round the vehicle, making it much more difficult for a thief to break in.
Peter Roberts, chief executive of Thatcham, said: "Insurers have been investing in driving forward improvements in vehicle security for some years and we congratulate these manufacturers on their achievement.
"Increasingly, vehicle manufacturers are recognising the part they have to play in reducing the inconvenience and misery associated with vehicle crime suffered by motorists."
The New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme, covering cars, vans and trucks is an extension of the New Car Security Ratings (NCSR) scheme launched in July 2001. The security ratings are derived from research and testing by Thatcham carried out for insurance group rating purposes.
Angie Bell
The Motor Insurance Research Repair Centre, more commonly known as Thatcham first issued the results of its security tests on new cars in July 2001. Then, only the Lexus LS 430 received the top rating of 5 stars in both the 'theft of' and 'theft from' categories.
Joining the Lexus now with their 2004 models are Audi with its A8 Quattro and Volkswagen with the Phaeton. Thatcham said one of the main reasons for their success was the use of laminated glazing all round the vehicle, making it much more difficult for a thief to break in.
Peter Roberts, chief executive of Thatcham, said: "Insurers have been investing in driving forward improvements in vehicle security for some years and we congratulate these manufacturers on their achievement.
"Increasingly, vehicle manufacturers are recognising the part they have to play in reducing the inconvenience and misery associated with vehicle crime suffered by motorists."
The New Vehicle Security Ratings (NVSR) scheme, covering cars, vans and trucks is an extension of the New Car Security Ratings (NCSR) scheme launched in July 2001. The security ratings are derived from research and testing by Thatcham carried out for insurance group rating purposes.
Angie Bell
