Buying a new vehicle

The level of inbuilt security in cars is the single most important factor that determines the theft rate of a particular model. However, not all cars are designed with this important reality in mind. Poor standards of vehicle identification make it easy for thieves to convert stolen vehicles into cash.

Choosing a new vehicle with a high security rating not only significantly reduces the risk of your vehicle being stolen it also sends a clear message to vehicle manufacturers that consumers demand a high level of security when making the decision to purchase a new car.

Click here for a list of security features to consider when purchasing a new car.

The NMVTRC regularly rates the security of new cars with the assistance of Insurance Australia Group's Technical Research Centre. Click here for a list of the most recent winners in their class.

You can also find out the relative risk of your car being stolen by using our Theft Risk Rating. This searchable theft index shows which passenger and light commercial vehicles less than 15 years old are most commonly stolen. Please note that the theft risk rating is solely based on theft rates and does not take into account security features of individual vehicles.