WITH keyless car theft and relay attacks on the rise, Arnold Clark is making moves to protect buyers by offering stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) solutions in partnership with TRACKER.
Under their new agreement, TRACKER is the preferred supplier of stolen vehicle tracking units to over 200 Arnold Clark branches throughout the UK, providing customers with a high level of protection against vehicle theft.
In 2018, 88% of vehicles stolen and recovered by TRACKER were taken without using the owner’s keys. However, the new partnership between TRACKER and Arnold Clark means that car buyers have more power to stop vehicle thieves.
All staff have now completed TRACKER training, so that they can help customers choose from a range of recovery solutions that meet their security needs, such as Battery Powered Retrieve, Monitor and Locate.
Greig Hilton, Managing Director at TRACKER, said: “We’ve seen keyless car theft increase from 80% in 2017 to 88% in 2018, but this jumped most significantly from 66% in 2016, confirming the pace at which this technique is growing.
“Analysis of our 2018 theft recovery data revealed that the BMW X5 was the most stolen and recovered vehicle, with prestige brands BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover and Range Rover models reigning supreme in our league of top ten. The average value of stolen and recovered cars in 2018 was £20,000. T
“These findings demonstrate the importance of SVR technology in helping police locate and stop thieves from selling vehicles on, stripping them down for parts or shipping stolen vehicles abroad.
“In the past few years, Police Scotland has significantly invested in equipping its patrol vehicles and helicopter with our revolutionary VHF tracking technology in the fight against vehicle crime. And our unique partnership with Police Scotland ensures we can achieve the highest conceivable recovery rate for Arnold Clark customers.’
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