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The DVLA (Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency) recently revealed that during 2019, 52,288 cars were stolen in the UK. That works out as one car every nine minutes! What is even more concerning is that only 40% of these cars find their way back to the original owners. We thought is was time to reveal the most popular cars that thieves target. Here are the 10 most stolen cars in the UK: 10. Audi A3 (456 stolen) 9. BMW 5 Series (506 stolen) 8. Mercedes-Benz E Class (612 stolen) 7. Land Rover Discovery (791 stolen) 6. Vauxhall Astra (836 stolen) 5. BMW 3 Series (1,042 stolen) 4. Ford Focus (1,200 stolen) 3. Volkswagen Golf (1,331 stolen) 2. Range Rover (1,917 stolen) 1. Ford Fiesta commercial financer broker bridgend

Whilst you might love your van, you could be shocked to learn that others might not. It’s hard to imagine, but your neighbours for example, could see it as an eyesore and an unattractive metal can that impedes their exciting view from their front room. So, if you have been parking your van outside your house or you’ve been thinking about doing it, you might want to consider these 7 things. 1.      First things first, does your company allow you to park at home? There are countless policies around company van tax, so it is worth checking with your superiors before you create any unnecessary issues. 2.      This point is usually fine for sole trader but can be difficult to get around if you’re driving a van that is owned by a company. Check if your street or car park has any restrictions, especially ones that enforce parking permits because they are usually fine for cars but exclude commercial vehicles. It is worth checking on this before you take your van home with you. 3.