It's time to keep thieves away from your first car with these tips

Holders of first time car insurance probably see their cars as their most prized possession, however, criminals often have no respect for other people's property and don't think twice about stealing somebody's car.

In august 2011, confused.com carried out a study to assess which models of car were most likely to be stolen. The Ford Ka was discovered to be the least likely car to be taken – the company stated that none of their customers had claimed for the theft of a Ka since 2004.

An ex-burglar turned security expert claimed that Ford Kas were unlikely to be stolen because they lack power, value and "they have no street cred among thieves".

However, it is unlikely that all young driver car insurance holders will want to own a Ford Ka in the hope that their vehicle will be safe from burglars. Fortunately there are some tips and advice to help prevent a thief from choosing a young driver's car.

When parking at the side of the road, ensure that the wheels are pointing towards the kerb, or, in a car park, point them towards another car. This will make the car seem as though it would take more effort to move.

Driveways should always be used as they require a thief to walk very close to a house. Thieves will also be put off if the car is driven into the driveway rather than reversed in.

Car windows should always be left shut with any security signs visible or a vehicle may look like an open invitation for crime.

Thieves are often attracted to messy vehicles because they create the impression that the owner of the vehicle was in a rush and may have left something of value in the car.

Cars with personalised number plates are usually avoided as they are easily distinguished from other cars, and cars that have been customised with art or have soft toys inside are also unlikely to be stolen because they attract the wrong type of attention.

Finding great car insurance for young drivers

If you have just bought your first car and can't wait to explore the roads then insurethebox insurance could suit you well.

Insurethebox fit a clear box into your car which uses telematics technology to record your driving habits. If you can prove to us that you are a safe and considerate road user you could make a considerable reduction in the amount you have to pay for insurance.

To contact us with any queries on finding first time car insurance, call us on 0333 123 1308, or for a quote, click our Get a Quote button on any page of this website.