Satellite navigation (sat nav) devices enable motorists to feel "more in control", it has been claimed.

Van insurance customers may already be aware of the benefits of using sat navs, which Jenny Hodge, public relations manager for TomTom, claims are extensive.

Research carried out by the manufacturer and TNO earlier this year showed that using sat navs "heightens awareness" and helps to reduce levels of stress for drivers, Ms Hodge explained.

She said 74 per cent of motorists with sat nav equipment said they felt "more in control" when driving with the devices.

"In addition, use of a sat nav reduces the number of miles driven and the time spent travelling, which in turn has a positive effect on the environment and fuel costs," Ms Hodge commented.

However, in order to ensure they do not have to make a claim on their van insurance, motorists may want to heed the advice of Worcester police.

A police spokesman urged people to remove all traces of the equipment when leaving their cars to reduce the chance of being burgled, the Worcester Standard reports.

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