Since the invention of the automobile, they’ve been prized possessions and invaluable assets. As cars became more accessible and less of a luxury item, people began to leave them unoccupied and vulnerable to thieves. Thus, the need to keep them safe and theft-proof increased. The first recorded car theft took place in Paris, France, 1896, when a mechanic stole a Peugot from Baron de Zuylen, founder of the Automobile Club of France. While the vehicle was eventually recovered a

Car theft is something on the mind of every car owner. Whatever you drive, be it a simple commuter car, a family car, a tow vehicle for your caravan, a GT car for long road trips, a classic car, or a stop-light burner, nobody wants their car stolen because they allow us to travel freely and give us a sense of identity and pride. Let no one take that away from you. Here are the simple ways you can prevent your car from being stolen. Parking and Storage The first step to preven

Whether you’re getting your car serviced, applying a modification or simply buying replacement parts, avoid counterfeit parts at all costs, no matter how desperate you are to save money. Counterfeits are nowhere near as well made as genuine parts or their equivalent third-party parts. Their build quality is poor and will break faster that genuine parts, leading to exponentially higher repair costs. Worse yet are these parts failing mid-drive and causing accidents. Counterfeit

Demonstration vehicles are an effective way to convince customers to purchase a vehicle from your dealership. However, loaner cars also present a logistical challenge and less honourable customers may take advantage of any logistical oversights to abuse your demo vehicles. In turn, they can rack up speeding and parking fines or use your pristine and good condition vehicles for carpooling. How are you going to keep track of all your vehicles How can you hold customers accounta

What are the most stolen cars in Australia? The following numbers are according to the 2017/18 financial year, which saw a total of 42,138 cases of car and light commercial vehicle thefts. The silver lining is this indicates a 9% decline in car theft compared to the previous financial year - 46,327. However, this does not mean you can lower your guard. Car thieves are an opportunistic bunch and if you own any of the models listed below, you may need to take extra steps to sec

Unless you have fallen victim to it, car theft doesn’t cross everyone’s mind. We like to think that we are safe, that it couldn't possibly happen to ourselves. However, the reality is that 1 in 163 Australian households have been affected by car theft. Preventing car theft comes down to educating yourself on the facts and today, we’d like to debunk some more misconceptions about car theft. “Car theft only happens at night” Statistically, a car is more likely to be stolen duri

Anything with a computer can be hacked and as our cars get connected to the Internet of Things, they become more vulnerable to attacks. On-board computers with internet connectivity, wireless key fobs and car-integrated apps are just a few of the many points of entry a hacker can exploit to steal or even remotely control your car. On-Board Computers (Video uploaded by WIRED) In 2015, two hackers demonstrated that they could remotely hack their 2014 Jeep Cherokee from several