The Shocking Truth Behind Tow Car Theft

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Imagine you’ve chosen a spot in an uncovered parking area (day or night doesn’t really matter based on the latest data available). What could possibly go wrong? What would you say if you knew that a new generation of thieves is exploiting a certain method to grab cars, motorbikes etc. literally right under your nose?

This article is a referance to the theft of vehicles using the Towing method, which will make you question the places you park in order to think twice about whether it’s okay where you have left your vehicle.

Theft by Towing

Now, the perpetrators are equipped with knowledge and precision. The towing theft incidents we have observed include small trucks, which criminals use to pull (tow) or push the vehicle from the parking lot.

To move a vehicle effectively, one has to know what needs to be “cut.” In such a scenariothe vehicle can be relatively simply unblocked (without violating the interior).

In another similar scenario (by violating the interior as well), criminals do something slightly different. Instead of “hanging or tie” the vehicle on their own vehicle, they prefer to push it. The thieves engage in this behavior because they are adept at manipulating not only the vehicle’s movement but also the steering wheel, enabling them to maneuver it.

Like in most cases of theft, this method also takes from a few seconds to a few minutes (tops). The result is known to most — another vehicle pulls in the long list of stolen vehicles, of which according to the H.P. (Hellenic Police) only 1 in 10* thefts are detected.

* The data applies to stolen car cases only for the first ten months of 2023.

Solution: Pandora

Pandora alarm and telemetry systems offer proven protection solutions even in such incidents of theft by taking advantage of the state-of-the-art technological capabilities developed by our experienced technicians as unfortunately the A.I Safe Engine Block cannot save in such a case.

Resourceful Defences

Imagine the moment an unauthorized activity is detected in a vehicle equipped with a Pandora alarm and telemetry system.

Defense #1: Pandora’s systems are equiped with advanced tilt/vibration/movement sensors that are capable of detecting and reporting any breach immediately and effectively.

Defense #2: Pandora’s alarms also include a high-performance piezoelectric siren, which is designed so that it cannot be bypassed by even the most sophisticated criminals. Once it detects a breach it starts operation. It’s safe to assume that it’s impossible to miss such a deafening sound and definitely feels like a deterrent.

Defense #3: As soon as the breach is detected, the owner is notified at the same time by a call to their mobile phone (and/or by additional push notifications). This defense mechanism ensures immediate owner update.

[Tilt/vibration/movement sensor ]

Pandora’s system detects any breach and immediately informs the owner.

Defense #4: If criminals manage to steal the vehicle, Pandora has an ace up its sleeve. The system will keep track of the vehicle’s last location (if the signal is lost) via precise satellite system tracking. Thus, the owner can immediately inform the authorities so that they can mobilize to the location of the stolen vehicle.

To Sum up

Pandora operates fearlessly against criminals by providing durable and effective solutions. Here at Pandora we’re proud of the fact that we have saved thousands of vehicles so far. Click the button below to see proven protection solutions for your vehicle!