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Vehicle theft remains a pressing issue in South Africa,
with approximately 70,000 vehicles stolen annually.
This alarming figure includes a range of vehicles, from compact cars to luxury sedans and commercial trucks.
The high demand for certain models, coupled with the lucrative resale market for parts, fuels these crimes.
THE 10 MOST STOLEN VEHICLES IN SOUTH AFRICA (2024):
1. Toyota Hilux
2. Volkswagen Polo
3. Toyota Fortuner
4. Ford Ranger
5. Nissan NP200
6. BMW 3 Series
7. Toyota Quantum
8. Mercedes-Benz C-Class
9. Toyota Corolla
10. Hyundai i20
These vehicles are popular targets due to their value, availability, and demand for spare parts.
THE SYNDICATES BEHIND VEHICLE THEFT:
Organised syndicates are often behind vehicle theft in South Africa, operating sophisticated networks that involve multiple players. Here is how they typically operate:
Syndicates focus on high-demand vehicles, often using scouts to identify and track potential targets.
Skilled thieves use advanced tools to bypass security systems or rely on carjacking to take vehicles by force.
Stolen vehicles are either stripped for parts at chop shops or prepared for cloning. Parts are sold locally or exported to countries where there is a high demand.
Some vehicles are cloned with fake registration papers and sold to unsuspecting buyers.
Vehicles are smuggled across borders, especially to neighbouring countries, where they are harder to trace and fetch a high price.
These syndicates operate with alarming efficiency, often evading law enforcement due to corrupt networks or gaps in border control systems.
5 REASONS WHY VEHICLES ARE STOLEN:
Thieves target models that are easy to sell locally or abroad.
Stripped vehicles provide high-demand spare parts.
Cars without advanced security systems are easier to steal.
Stolen vehicles are cloned and sold to unsuspecting buyers.
Vehicles are stolen and transported to neighbouring countries for resale.
5 TIPS TO AVOID VEHICLE THEFT:
Install a combination of immobilizers, alarms, and GPS tracking devices.
Use monitored or gated parking facilities whenever possible.
Visible items attract opportunistic thieves.
Carjackings are common; remain alert and keep doors locked.
Many thefts occur because spare keys are hidden inside cars.
Vehicle theft in South Africa is not just an individual problem but a societal challenge linked to organised crime.
By understanding how these syndicates operate and taking preventive measures, you can reduce the risk of becoming a victim.
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Thank you excellent article informative and making an unsuspected person aware of what is happening in South Africa