The more miles on the clock, the lower the car’s value. But why?

Read on to find out how mileage affects your car.

When you think of car theft, you probably think of entire cars being stolen, but a growing trend in vehicle crime involves the theft of specific car parts. As many as one in five drivers have experienced car part theft that has cost them over £1,200 to replace, but which car parts are in highest demand for thieves?

This blog will run through eight of the most commonly stolen car parts in the UK and what steps you can take to help prevent your car parts being stolen.

According to UK car reviewer Auto Express, the most scrapped car of 2023 was the Ford Focus.

An annual tally reported that 798,363 cars and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) were scrapped in 2023, and a whopping 42,637 of them were Ford Focus models. That’s approximately 5 per cent, or 1 out of every 20 scrap vehicles.

Why do thieves steal catalytic converters? Catalytic converters are often stolen by thieves because of the valuable metals they contain. They can  be stolen quicky and easily. Read on to learn how to prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen. 

Research has found that the average lifespan of a car in the UK is the longest it’s ever been, averaging at around 10 years old. Read on to find out why cars are lasting longer before they get scrapped.

As we move towards a greener, cleaner future, lots of people are deciding to scrap their old cars and upgrade to something more economical. That got us thinking - what were the most scrapped cars of 2022? Well, after a bit of research, we've pulled together a list of the most scrapped cars of 2022, so if you're curious, just keep reading!