Of the vehicles stolen in South Africa 51% of them are stolen in Gauteng. As vehicle security systems have improved there’s been a tendency towards the incidence of hijackings.
Currently, in our area, the following vehicles are considered high risk vehicles:
- Toyota Fortuner
- VW Polo
- Ford Ranger
- VW Golf
- Toyota Corolla
- Toyota Etios
Theft out of motor vehicles is also major problem. You are three times more likely to have something stolen out of your motor vehicle than you are to have your vehicle stolen.
If you’re parking your vehicle, ensure that you do not leave valuables visible and whilst driving, put any laptops and handbags in the boot of the car.