Security and insurance experts have indicated an uptick in hijackings over the past two months and revealed the times of day your car is more likely to be stolen or hijacked and what types of vehicles are being targeted.
Bartmann noted that the most prominent hijacking tactic over these months is targeting victims at their homes. He said that victims who park outside a house and exit or enter their gates are particularly vulnerable. According to Fidelity, vehicles under the Toyota, VW, Ford, and Nissan brands continue to be common targets among criminals, and the specific models include:These cars are often among South Africa’s most popular vehicles – according to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa ’s reports – and demand for these vehicle parts is partly the reason for their popularity among hijackers.
He added that “when there is high demand and low supply of parts for a particular model, thieves are likelier to target it”.trucks with valuable loads are also now popular vehicles being targetedCommenting on the latest hijacking trends, North revealed that Naked’s data was able to show the time of day your car is more likely to be stolen or hijacked based on reported claims.