Donegal Gardaí have issued a warning over an increase in car thefts.
It comes as earlier this year, statistics from An Garda Síochána showed a growth in car thefts.
A spokesperson said, “This is driven by the theft of second-hand imported cars from outside Europe, and may be due to the lack of security features in the most commonly stolen imported vehicles.
“For instance, many second-hand car imports do not have a fully fitted car alarm system or are without a fitted immobiliser.
“This makes them vulnerable to hot-wiring. If the model has a keyless ignition it has been proven possible to pick up a signal from the key fob from within the house where it is parked.”
Safety advice:
Buyers should check the security features of their vehicles and make decisions relating to augmenting security.
For cars without an immobiliser, an additional steering wheel lock or chain should be considered.
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Posted: 11:04 am June 26, 2023