Combatting vehicle theft is a constant battle. In 2018, the NMVTRC reported a total of 53,564 cases of vehicle theft in Australia. While 38,018 of them (around 71%) were recovered (short-term thefts), this means that 15,546 vehicles were never found again. The biggest cause of vehicle theft is complacency and opportunistic thieves taking advantage of vulnerable vehicles. Therefore, to help lower vehicle theft rates, you must take it upon yourselves to ensure the security of y

After finding the best location, recruiting staff and, you have finally finished setting up your new business. However, there is still a thorn in your side: fleet management. How are you going to keep track of your vehicles and employees driving them? What will you do in the event that a vehicle gets stolen? How can you easily and efficiently manage your fleet without drowning in paperwork and getting a headache from the constant phone calls? Fleet management does not need to

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

You’ve counted your pennies, saved up for years, got a good deal on a car loan and finally purchased a brand-new car. However, there’s still one glaring issue that bothers you: “how am I going to prevent it from getting stolen?” (Photo by: EurovisionNim, via WikiMedia Commons. Alterations by MG) Indeed, new cars are a sought-after target for thieves given their high value and mint condition. Often to be stripped down for parts or shipped overseas and sold, as was the case for

A teenager's life is greatly altered once they obtain their driver's license. The freedom to drive themselves wherever they want gives them their first real feeling of independence. However, young drivers are at most risk in the first few months of obtaining their provisional (P1 / Red P) license. Unfortunately, 17-25 year-olds account for roughly 20% of all road fatalities and land transport accidents are the second biggest cause of death for young people in Australia. The r

If your car has been stolen, now is not the time to act irrationally. Stay calm and go through the necessary steps to ensure a swift recovery. However, there are some things you should avoid doing, such as searching for the vehicle yourself, being complacent, assuming your car is gone forever and not taking the extra precaution of ensuring your home is secure. 1. Attempt to Recover the Vehicle Yourself For as much as you would love to join the search, it is advised you call t

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

It’s no small secret that GPS tracking devices have helped businesses give them that competitive edge over their competition. The benefits of GPS tracking devices are proven and, as a business owner, you’re looking to take advantage of that as well. However, your employees may feel like their privacy is being violated through the presence of a GPS tracker. To help your business introduce GPS tracking to your employees, consider the tips below on how GPS tracking will be imple

When a business sends their employees to remote sites far from the office, they need to keep in mind that monitoring employees ought to be an essential part of the process. An easy way to do so is by using GPS technology. GPS tracking devices can help remote employees deal with concerns of navigating around an unfamiliar location, keeping them risk-free at all time. The three reasons to invest in GPS tracking for remote employees are real-time monitoring, convenience and prec

Whether it’s on a construction site or a large farming business, heavy machinery are invaluable assets. However, despite being large and cumbersome, quite shockingly heavy machinery theft is more common than you think. Back in 2016, stolen transport and farming equipment worth up to $1.6 million were seized in Adelaide hills. More recently, in February 2018, NSW police recovered $350,000 worth of heavy machinery in the Mid North Coast of NSW. Where do these machines end up? T

IMPORTANT: For a safe and proper installation, it is strongly recommended you get a qualified technician, familiar with the make and model of your vehicle. If you have recently bought and set up a subscription plan for a Black Knight Z3 GPS tracker, we thank you for your purchase. To ensure the tracker is properly installed and working as intended, follow these steps and guidelines. Before you start, make sure you are using electrically insulated tools. You will be working on

It’s not uncommon for people to lend their cars to each other, whether it’s between family members or to a friend. However, regardless of much trust you place in those borrowing your car, you cannot shake the feeling of insecurity. How can you make sure your car is safe? (photo by Manfred.neustifter, via WikiMedia Commons. Alterations by MG) The solution is a GPS vehicle tracker – a covert and completely passive anti-theft device. A GPS tracker is ideal for keeping an eye on

You’ve decided to enter the ride-sharing business by becoming an Uber driver. Flexible hours and extra cash are some of the perks advertised. You’ve cleaned your car, gave it a nice coat of wax, sorted out your insurance, however, have you considered the extra step of adding a GPS tracking device for your car? “Why do I need a GPS tracker?” A GPS tracking device allows you to collect data that may be otherwise difficult to do so. The data collected by a GPS tracker can reveal

2018 saw a slight rise in vehicle theft cases, from 53,180 to 53,564. While the numbers may be alarming, the silver lining here is that passenger and light commercial vehicle theft cases have remined relatively unchanged, from 42,774 cases in 2018 to 42,683 in 2018. However, there has been a significant increase in the number of motorcycle thefts. In 2017, the total number of motorcycle theft cases were 8149, which has risen to 8746 in 2018. Of all the bikes that were stolen,

A car is a status symbol, and one way to tell if someone achieved success is by looking at what they are driving. As the old saying goes, if you have it, flaunt it. Indeed, some of the cars wealthy people own are out of the ordinary; an ostentatious display of vehicular luxury on four wheels. However, these are also the type of cars that attract thieves. Luxury cars such as Ferrari, Maserati, Porsche, Rolls Royce, or more commonly BMW, and Mercedes-Benz are superior, more pow

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

Track, Locate, Identify. The three steps to ensure the safe recovery of stolen assets and with GPS tracking and microdots, you get the ultimate theft protection combination. GPS trackers allow you to track and locate your vehicle or asset around the clock, and microdots give your assets a unique serial number that can identify it as your property. Black Knight’s Z3 GPS tracker is our high-performance tracking device designed to be attached to anything with a permanent power s

As a large business that can afford to lend your employees a company car, it is important that you stress to them that work vehicles should be for that alone: work. It’s a privilege that should not be abused. However, keeping tabs on all company vehicles presents a logistical challenge. How will you know how many are in use; which ones are on stand-by and how many need maintenance? The solution is a GPS tracking device for cars such as Black Knight – a passive, non-intrusive

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

What can I do when my car is stolen?How do I report a stolen car? How do I approach the police about a stolen car? How do I recover a stolen car? These are all questions we ask ourselves if our car is stolen. The following was provided to us by the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council (NMVTRC): Facilitating the Police Response to Vehicle Tracking Theft Alerts Important: Under no circumstances should owners attempt to locate and retrieve a stolen vehicle before the p