Motor Vehicle Theft

Motor vehicle thieves may gain entry into vehicles by tampering with the doors, windows, keyholes or by smashing the windows directly.

Crime Prevention Tips

Here are some tips on how you can prevent your motor vehicle from being stolen:

Park your vehicle in well-lit areas, secure all the windows and doors of your vehicle, and remove the key from the ignition, even if you only plan to leave it for a short while.
Engrave your vehicle registration number on the windscreen.
Install an anti-theft alarm system and an in-vehicle camera in your vehicle.
Install a vehicle immobiliser system.
Install additional locks for your vehicle:

Car, Van and Lorry:
- Steering wheel lock
- Clutch lock
- Brake lock
- Gear lock
Motorcycle:
- Front wheel safety lock
- Cable lock
- Disc or Sprocket lock
- Shackle lock