You're nicked!

FORD'S Transit isn't just a favourite with British businesses - thieves love it too, as newly-released statistics have revealed this week.

The Association of Chief Police Officers' Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service, or AVCIS for short, said that Britain's best selling van is also the nation's most nicked motor, beating the thieves' favourite car, the Vauxhall Astra, into second place.

The organisation said that not only are Transits are popular choice because they offer a lot of value in terms of spare parts and scrap metal, but are also likely to have valuable tools stored in the back.

Britain's top ten most nicked vehicles, according to the figures released this week, are:

1) Ford Transit
2) Vauxhall Astra
3) Ford Fiesta
4) Volkswagen Golf
5) Vauxhall Corsa
6) BMW 3 Series
7) Ford Focus
8) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
9) Ford Mondeo
10) Honda Civic

Head of AVCIS, Detective Chief Inspector Mark Hooper, said:

"Vehicles appearing in the list may surprise motorists. Although high-end cars are stolen to order by criminals, those driving more affordable vehicles should not be complacent.

"Whatever vehicle you drive, security should always be a priority."

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