Summary
THE short-term car rental sector was hit by a recession-induced crime wave last year with a 12% rise in vehicle thefts.
A 22% jump in the number of stolen hire cars during 2008 overshadowed a drop in HGV and van thefts, which fell by 29% and 2% respectively. The total number of hire vehicles stolen rose to a record high of 1,937 in 2008, costing the rental sector pounds 7m in vehicle replacement, recovery charges and lost income.See the full content of this document
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