In recent weeks, police in eastern Slovakia have reported an increase in thefts of Toyota vehicles, specifically the RAV4 and C-HR Hybrid models. According to information from the Slovak Police – Prešov Region, six cars were stolen in October alone, mostly at night, from public parking lots directly in front of apartment buildings or family homes. The thieves act quickly, quietly, and without visible signs of break-in, which indicates that they use modern technologies that can overcome common alarms and keyless systems.
Toyota under fire from thieves
As reported by the HNonline.sk portal, in these cases, thieves focus exclusively on a specific brand—Toyota—and use sophisticated methods that can unlock and start the vehicle without the original key. These are targeted and organized thefts, with thieves focusing on hybrid models, which are in demand on the market for their components.
Most of these thefts take place within a few minutes, without any noise or damage. The vehicles often disappear before the owners even notice that something is wrong.
Why a standard alarm is not enough
Modern Toyotas use keyless systems, which are convenient but also extremely vulnerable. Thieves use relay attack devices that can amplify the signal from the key to tens of meters. The result? The car opens and starts as if the key were in its immediate vicinity.
In some cases, thieves even use signal jammers to prevent the alarm from activating or communication between the system and the key. A standard alarm often does not respond to such attacks at all.
Pandora Alarm: Protection that responds in real time
Pandora develops systems that can recognize modern types of attacks, tampering, and towing attempts. In the event of a vehicle intrusion, the system immediately sends a notification to the owner’s mobile app and activates security mechanisms.
Key advantages of Pandora systems:
- 🔒 Multi-level protection – against relay attacks, jammers, and physical towing.
- 🛰️ Accurate GPS + Wi-Fi location – the vehicle’s location is available even where the GPS signal fails (e.g., garages, parking lots).
- 🔋 Backup power supply – the system continues to function even after the car battery is disconnected.
- 📱 Instant notifications in the app – about any intrusion, movement, or change in location.
- 🔧 Tamper detection – reacts even to attempts to replace the control unit or switch box.
Pandora therefore provides protection that works continuously, even when your car is parked on the street and you are sleeping peacefully.
Prevention is the best defense
The thefts of Toyota RAV4 and C-HR Hybrid vehicles in October show that organized groups of thieves specialize in specific models—and can act extremely quickly. The best solution is therefore a combination of preventive measures and modern security that responds even before the theft occurs.
Pandora Alarm offers comprehensive protection for all types of vehicles, including those with keyless entry. If you want to be sure that your car is safe, investing in a smart security system is more than just a sensible decision today – it is a necessity.
