Contents:

1. Executive summary 1.1 Overview 1.2 Is Thatcham shaping the future? 1.3 What does it mean for car manufacturers? 2. Russia – market overview 2.1 Market situation 3. Car theft in Russia 3.1 Factors favouring a high level of car theft in Russia 3.2 Theft targets 3.3 Theft methods 3.4 Initiatives against car theft in Russia 4. Insurance situation 4.1 Insurance industry 4.2 Insurance cost 4.3 Insurance discounts 4.4 The Professional Association for Risk Prevention in Vehicle Theft (PARP) 5. Security testing with Thatcham 5.1 What cars were chosen and why Thatcham? 5.2 Publicity for the Star Rating scheme 5.3 Summary of the results 5.4 What are the next steps? 5.5 Test methods 5.6 NVSA Issue 4a ~ the basis of the Star Rating scheme 5.7 Star rating scheme 6. Car security situation 6.1 Original Equipment 6.2 Aftermarket 6.3 Stolen Vehicle Tracking (SVT) List of Figures Figure 1. Map of Russia Figure 2. GDP per capita (2007 data) Figure 3. New car sales predictions for Europe in 2008 Figure 4. Growth trends for imported brands in Russia Figure 5. Market share by country of origin and brand (2007 data) Figure 6. Car theft statistics for Russia Figure 7. Top 20 most stolen import models (Moscow spring ~ summer 2008) Figure 8. Car theft methods for new models Figure 9. Examples of high-tech equipment being used to overcome security systems in Russia Figure 10. Largest insurers in Russia by income (2007 data) Figure 11. Examples of Casco rates in Moscow for premium models (USD) Figure 12. Discounts for SVT systems Figure 13. Membership of the Professional Association for Risk Prevention Figure 14. Results of the 11 car security test in Russia Figure 15. Security item differences between the UK cars and the Russian cars Figure 16. Typical theft tools and lock picks Figure 17. Examples of replacement security components used in the 11 car test Figure 18. Top level summary of Thatcham’s NVSA points scoring Figure 19. NVSA points to Star rating conversion table Figure 20. OE immobilisers and alarms on import LCV Figure 21. Aftermarket immobiliser systems Figure 22. Aftermarket alarm systems Figure 23. Aftermarket mechanical locks Figure 24. Prices for SVT systems (USD)

Author

About the Report Authors David Bell – Managing Director David graduated from Northumberland University with an honours degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering. David worked at a managerial level for a major vehicle manufacturer. He has 19 years direct experience in automotive design and development and for the past 11 years he has been closely involved in setting the strategic direction for vehicle manufacturers to help them understand the ITS, telematics and security landscape in Europe. Paul Burnley – Security Specialist Paul Burnley studied at the University of Surrey and gained a degree in Electronic Engineering. In his twelve years of working in the automotive industry, Paul has worked with engine management and smart key systems and is an expert in vehicle communication and tracking systems. Since 2005, Paul has been a chief researcher in European insurance requirements and theft statistics and is widely regarded as a leading authority on all aspects of the subject.