Thieves could be off with your car in three seconds, security experts reckon.
They broke into the Daewoo Kalos in record time without breaking any glass.
And What Car? warns many other cars are not far behind.
In a series of tests the Kia Sorento and Subaru Impreza came bottom for overall security, while the Lexus LS430 and Saab 9-3 were clear winners.
What Car? magazine asked locksmiths to try to access 38 models without using specialist equipment. The “thieves” were into all but ten in less than two minutes.
The Hyundai Getz was second worst performer at eight seconds.
Many of Britain’s favourites are ranked badly — like the Peugeot (14 secs); Ford Ka (19 secs); Vauxhall Astra (40 secs) and Toyota Corolla (46 secs). The best-selling Vauxhall Corsa held out for 1min 48secs.
BMW’s £23,765 320Ci coupe was open in 22 seconds, while the £30,200 Mercedes CLK 270 took 1min 15secs.
What Car? editor Rob Aherne said: “Last year we were able to gain access to 57 per cent of the cars tested, this year that rose to 74 per cent. That is a big disappointment.”
Experts also included the models’ security overall on features from locking wheelnuts and etched windows to secure spare tyres and immobilisers.
The Kia Sorento and Subaru Impreza scored 45, while the Lexus LS430 and Saab 9-3 Aero scored a faultless 100.
In 2002 one in ten families with cars fell victim to vehicle crime.
Experts reckon that probably equates to more than two million crimes.
Rob Aheme believes one simple measure would would make a big difference — laminated glass. He said: “It is time makers offered it on all cars, not just the most expensive.”
What Car? ratings out of 100:
1= Lexus LS430 (100)
1= Saab 9-3 Aero (100)
3= Jaguar XJ8 (95)
3= Volkswagen Beetle 2i cabriolet (95)
5= Audi A8 (90)
5= Range Rover Vogue (90)
7= Ford Fiesta Ghia (85)
7= Nissan Micra SVE (85)
7= Volkswagen Golf GTI (85)
10= Lexus IS300 (80)
10= MG ZS 180 (80)
10= Toyota Avensis (80)
13 Renault Espace (75)
14= Audi A4 cabriolet (70)
14= BMW 320 coupe (70)
14= Ford Mondeo ST220 (70)
14= Honda Accord Executive (70)
14= Mazda 6 (70)
14= Peugeot 807 (70)
14= Renault Megane Sport (70)
14= Vauxhall Vectra (70)
14= Volvo XC90 (70)
23= BMW X5 (65)
23= Daewoo Kalos SX (65) ]
23= Ford Focus ST estate (65)
23= Ford Streetka (65)
23= Mercedes CLK 270 (65)
23= Mercedes E220 (65)
23= Peugeot 206 D (65)
23= Seat Ibiza TDI (65)
23= Vauxhall Astra SXI (65)
23= Vauxhall Corsa SXI (65)
33= Toyota Corolla (60)
33= Vauxhall Meriva (60)
35= Ford Ka collection (55)
35= Hyundai Getz CDX (55)
37= Kia Sorento CRDI (45)
37= Subaru Impreza WRX (45)