theft prevention

As the sun sets on your dealership lot, the sparkle of polished cars is a testament to your team’s hard work and dedication. The sense of accomplishment is real, but so is the responsibility to protect these gleaming assets from a persistent threat: car theft.   And, since understanding behavior can work to improve customer experience, it can also aid in...

Picture this: It’s a bright, early Monday morning, and you’re ready to open your car dealership for another promising business day. As you walk around the lot, coffee in hand, your heart sinks. There’s an empty space where one of your top-line luxury SUVs sat gleaming in the sun just yesterday. The realization hits – you’ve fallen victim to car...

Imagine this scenario: A customer walks into your dealership on a busy Saturday afternoon, eager to test drive a shiny new model they’ve meticulously researched and discovered in your online inventory. They’re excited, ready to buy, but there’s just one problem. You can’t seem to locate the vehicle on your lot. As the minutes tick away, frustration creeps into your...

The Prevalence of Car Theft Across the Globe  Car theft, a constant menace plaguing car owners worldwide, continues to pose significant challenges to individuals and law enforcement agencies alike. In the United States, the FBI’s 2022 Crime Report showed an increase in motor vehicle theft, reflecting a worrying trend.   According to the report, the number of carjackings — defined as...

Automotive News recently reported that 11 men were charged with stealing cars from 26 dealerships in Ohio. According to WHIO-TV, the thefts occurred from November 2, 2022, to March 17, 2023, and involved 26 car dealerships, with some broken into multiple times. There were 32 incidents of theft, totaling 86 cars and $5.1 million.   Dealership car theft is a challenge...

The Kia TikTok Challenge is a story that has rapidly taken root and quickly blossomed into automotive folklore that Kia and Hyundai can no longer ignore.   As a result, they’ve reached a proposed $200 million settlement to end a class-action lawsuit brought by car owners whose vehicles are easy to steal because they lack anti-theft software. According to Reuters, $145...

Car theft remains a significant concern for vehicle owners across the United States. Reports show thieves were responsible for over $8.9 billion in losses and over 1 million stolen cars last year. And once the numbers are totaled for 2023, the rise in car thefts is expected to increase dramatically.   With varying rates of thefts in different states, it’s crucial...

Protecting your vehicle from theft is a priority, no matter where you live. However, it’s essential in cities where vehicle thefts are more common. Looking at the most recent National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Hot Spots and Hot Wheels report, we’ve put together a list of where in the US you can expect more theft.  According to the NICB, over...

Dodge muscle cars have become an increasingly popular target for car thieves due to their high value and the ease of creating cloned key fobs. In recent years, reports of stolen Dodge Muscle cars have been rising in cities and towns across America, resulting in millions of dollars worth of losses per year.  The process used by criminals to steal...

The festive season is here and that means a lot of shopping, family gatherings, and holiday cheer. But it also means an increased risk of vehicle theft or break-ins. According to recent statistics, December is among the months with the highest rates for vehicle thefts or break-ins due to the high volume of people out and about. You’ve seen the...