13 Feb 2017

Hijacking hotspots: Most targeted cars, bakkies in SA

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<B>QUICK THINKING:</B> Wheels24 reader Susanna Nel says her husband rammed a hijacker into a wall - a daring move that saved their lives. <I>Image: iStock</I>

Johannesburg - Which provinces are the worst affected by hijackings and vehicle theft? Which cars are most targeted by criminals? Data reveals the most targeted passenger cars, SUVs and trucks in SA.

Vehicle tracking and recovery experts, C-track, sent us crime statistics in a presentation focusing on 'Hijacking and vehicle theft'. C-Track has provided stats for January 2017 though its data also highlights crime trends through Jan - Dec 2016.

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