With car security, new is not always better

NEW cars are not always more secure than older models, according to the latest tests.

The Consumers Association in Britain found three new cars offered less protection than other, older models in the same class.

The cars were the Kia Rio, the Fiat Doblo and the Hyundai Matrix multi-purpose vehicle. The Kia Rio got just one point on a scale of 10 for anti-theft protection. Testers were able to get into the boot in 10 seconds and into the main part of the car within 30 seconds, according to the theft survey for consumer magazine Which?