The Most Wanted Vehicles in South Africa: Car thieves’ top choices

The likelihood of your precious ride being on a criminal’s radar can depend on its type and on how it’s built. Find out if your vehicle is on this “most wanted” list and why criminals target these vehicle types. 

Car thieves target specific vehicles for different reasons, which can be simplified into four main categories: 

• Body type: The most common vehicle types on South African roads are hatchbacks and sedans, making them statistically more likely to be stolen. 
• Fuel-efficient vehicles: The never-ending fuel price hikes have caused a high demand for fuel-efficient cars, so criminals also target them to make an easy quick buck. 
• Vehicles with advanced technology: Modern-day cars have exciting safety features that thieves can easily exploit, such as keyless car theft. 
• High-speed vehicles: Ah, yes! The getaway car, of course, how else would car thieves be able to outrun the police? High-speed cars are mostly stolen to use when committing other crimes. 

If your vehicle falls into any of these categories, you most certainly need a GPS tracking device as a security measure.  

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Here are some of the benefits of having a Cartrack device:

1. Location tracking Get real-time updates and 24-hour access to your vehicle’s location. 

1. Stolen Vehicle Recovery In the unfortunate event that your vehicle does get stolen, you will be more at ease knowing that our stolen vehicle recovery teams are always on standby and ready to get it back to you.  
2. Cross-border SVR With an advanced tracking unit that supports international roaming, we can track your vehicle locally and abroad.
3. Carwatch Using our mobile app, you can activate a virtual car guard to alert you the instant your vehicle moves without your knowledge.
4. Geofence Create virtual fences around areas of your choice so you are alerted the moment your vehicle enters or exits them.
5. Cartrack Limited Recovery Warranty We pride ourselves on vehicle recovery, and our numbers speak volumes. However, in the unlikely event that your vehicle is not found, you can claim up to R150 000 cashback. (Ts&Cs apply.) 

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