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An ex-car thief has revealed the surprising reason that would make him choose a model to steal.

Drivers can go to extreme lengths to protect their cars but it's a probably an issue they would never give consideration.

Reformed criminal Michael said a car with a messy interior would catch his attention.

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A cluttered interior, such as loose paperwork or visible bags, suggests car owner was careless and unlikely to have fitted additional security, according to Michael, which is not his real name.

He told ARF Investigations: "If the inside was messy, it told me everything I needed to know

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