With theft of portable satellite navigation systems now widespread in the UK, Ford is claiming to be pioneering a new registration system to help secure the popular gadgets.
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In partnership with security specialist company, Retainagroup, Ford dealers are now selling a £10 DIY kit which includes a unique code and 24-hour telephone access to the International Security Register (ISR) secure database.
Retainagroup claims to be the country’s leading manufacturer of vehicle glass and component security marking and registration systems. A call to the ISR can help determine whether the seller of something like a sat-nav unit is the rightful owner.
Without citing sources, Ford said that a marked and registered vehicle is 55% less likely to be stolen than an unmarked one and that chances of recovery are also 50% higher if a stolen vehicle is marked and registered.
London Metropolitan Police commander Rod Jarman said: “Theft of satellite navigation systems from vehicles is a major issue, and any idea which will combat the problem is to be welcomed.”
