According to claims data collected by Dialdirect Insurance, there has been a recent increase in vehicle theft in South Africa. The majority of vehicle thefts take place during the week and occur between the hours of 12pm and 6pm.
“The spike follows a festive season lull indicating that criminals also take a break over the holidays. Now that 2020 is in full swing, criminals are back in force and we urge our customers to remain vigilant,” said Bianca De Beer from Dialdirect Insurance.
Vehicles are being targeted while parked on the street and unoccupied. Usually, two or more suspects scan the area for possible targets. Once they have chosen their mark, the suspects will park their own vehicle near or next to their mark. To remain inconspicuous, the criminals act like they are working on their vehicle or waiting for someone.
When your vehicle is most likely to be stolen and how you can prevent it from happening
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According to claims data collected by Dialdirect Insurance, there has been a recent increase in vehicle theft in South Africa. The majority of vehicle thefts take place during the week and occur between the hours of 12pm and 6pm.
“The spike follows a festive season lull indicating that criminals also take a break over the holidays. Now that 2020 is in full swing, criminals are back in force and we urge our customers to remain vigilant,” said Bianca De Beer from Dialdirect Insurance.
Vehicles are being targeted while parked on the street and unoccupied. Usually, two or more suspects scan the area for possible targets. Once they have chosen their mark, the suspects will park their own vehicle near or next to their mark. To remain inconspicuous, the criminals act like they are working on their vehicle or waiting for someone.
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To avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft, Dialdirect offers the following advice:
That panic that you feel after you discover that your vehicle has been stolen must not prevent you from reporting it to the police. Many people are so shocked by the experience that they become flustered. There are three very simple steps to follow if your vehicle is stolen. Following these steps will increase the chances of your vehicle being recovered or replaced speedily.
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The procedure you need to follow should your vehicle be stolen is:
“There is no quick-fix for this problem, however heightened security is probably the best way to discourage criminals, and the more deterrent you have the better,” concludes De Beer.
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