Quick answer
Most vehicle crime is opportunistic. Reduce the risk by keeping doors locked and windows up, leaving space in traffic, staying alert at gates and driveways, parking in well-lit places and keeping valuables out of sight. A GPS tracker and an immobilizer add further protection. If confronted, your safety comes before the vehicle.
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- Lock doors and keep valuables hidden.
- Be most alert at gates and driveways.
- Leave room to move in traffic.
- A tracker and immobilizer help recovery.
01Daily habits
- Doors locked, windows up, valuables out of sight
- Leave a car length at traffic lights
- Check around before pulling into your gate
- Park in lit, busy places
02Protect the vehicle
A GPS tracker and immobilizer help recovery and prevent theft. Read about car tracking systems.
ImportantIf confronted, do not resist. Your safety matters more than the vehicle.
03When to add an escort
Late arrivals and high-profile travel may justify a following vehicle. See private escort services.
04Frequently asked questions
Where does carjacking happen most?
Often at gates, junctions and quiet roads. Habits matter more than the neighbourhood.
Does a tracker prevent theft?
It helps recovery and can be combined with an immobilizer to prevent theft.
