The 40 million motorists association unveils the most effective system to protect yourself from car theft.
This is the fear of all motorists. Going out to get his car and realizing that it is no longer there. Vehicle theft is on the rise in France after being slowed down during the Covid years. In 2023, more than 140,000 vehicles will fall into the hands of criminals who are increasingly equipped to defeat security systems. Even more telling, a car is stolen every 4 minutes, most often without a visible break-in. Well-established techniques, by intercepting the frequencies of the electronic key for example, allow thieves to act quickly and discreetly. So much so that preventing theft is almost impossible today. And potentially dangerous in the event of a confrontation.
The safest way to combat this delinquency is to equip yourself to find your vehicle once it has been stolen. The 40 million motorists association has tested different systems. “It is important to react and propose solutions to find these vehicles in a secure and, above all, rapid manner, because in the majority of cases, the criminals cross borders very quickly,” warns the association in a press release before delivering the most efficient equipment. With it, 91% of stolen cars are found within 48 hours!
This is not window engraving, which involves engraving the identification number (VIN) of the vehicle on the windows, nor the GPS tracker, but the Coyote Secure device. Specializing in connected driving assistance services, Coyote offers motorists the option of equipping themselves with a tracker hidden in the vehicle. This small electronic box, installed by a professional, will allow the car to be located wherever it is, including in basements and in areas without a mobile network.
Of course, equipping yourself with Coyote Secure comes at a cost. The autonomous tracker is sold for 250 euros, commissioning costs around a hundred euros and then you have to add 9.99 euros for the monthly subscription. The latter allows you to benefit from the brand’s services and in particular from the teams dispatched on the ground 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to find stolen vehicles. It’s one more expense to add to your budget, but also the insurance, or close to it, of recovering your vehicle in the event of theft. For some, it’s priceless.