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The focus: How to protect your car from theft
Meta description: "Find out in our article why car thief steels 2023 rise again and what security measures you can take to protect your vehicle. Verti Versicherung AG gives valuable tips against modern theft methods, including the dangers of Keyless GO systems. Protect yourself and your car with effective insurance protection."
The focus: How to protect your car from theft
alarm level red for car owners! The thieves are back on the game and are particularly targeting luxury vehicles. In modern technologies that make it easier to unlock and start cars, security often becomes a game ball of unscrupulous criminals. Verti Versicherung AG urgently warns and has the explosive numbers in his luggage!
The upper league vehicles are a popular destination for car thieves - and more and more! After a dramatic decline during Corona pandemic, the numbers are now crazy again. According to a frightening statistics of the overall association of the German Insurance Industry (GDV), 14,600 comprehensive cars were stolen in 2023, which means a shocking increase of almost 20 percent compared to the previous year. And these are not just numbers - every theft costs an incredible 21,400 euros! This alarming amount puts the total damage, which is already over 310 million euros, in the shade.
big cities in sight!
The big cities such as Berlin are particularly affected, where anonymity encourages thieves to carry out their criminal machinations undisturbed. "Car thieves often use anonymity in urban environments," explains Alexander Held, car and insurance expert at Verti Versicherung AG. Upper class vehicles and upper middle class are at the top of the list of the most sought -after prey. Toyota models even lead the ranking-here it becomes all the more clear how important it is to protect your own mobile pedestal!Keyless GO systems in the crosshair of thieves
A real security risk arises particularly from modern keyless go systems. "This technology allows the driver to open and start the vehicle without the conventional key," said Held. But the criminals discovered the technology for themselves! With a perfidious "Relay Attack" you catch the radio signal of the key and reinforce it so that the car thinks that the key is directly with him - and the journey starts!
A vehicle that is once unlocked can drive the thief until the tank is empty - and in extreme cases even longer when the engine runs and the car is filled! The stolen cars effortlessly disappear across the border to be sold there - a nightmare for every car owner!
protective measures: what can you do?
The parking of the keyless system sounds barren, but actually works. However, users lose the advantages of this convenient technology. Rick VOS, product manager at Car Lock Systems, recommends the innovative "Sleeping Battery", which puts the key into sleep mode - so the comfort is preserved!
Another way to prevent theft is to put the key in a metal box. But be careful: this measure is also not foolproof! You should always test whether the box really does not let a signal. There are numerous other measures that can make life difficult for thieves.
A combination of different protective measures offers ultimate protection against car theft, warns Held. In the current climate, in which thefts are back in fashion, the right insurance cover is essential. "We strongly advise car owners to take out partial or fully comprehensive insurance, which also covers theft," Held suggests. Because even the best technology cannot offer absolutely 100 percent protection!
For everyone who is interested in special offers or other tips, Verti Versicherung AG has a lot of information. Don't wait too long - your car could be the next goal of the thieves!