In Slovakia, alarming cases of vehicle theft are on the rise. Cars are literally disappearing in front of houses. Thieves are targeting a particular model – the Hyundai Tucson. The latest media reports and warnings published by the HAKA citizens’ initiative speak clearly: thieves often target this model, acting quickly, sophisticatedly and almost without a trace. Unknown perpetrators have managed to steal more than eight cars in the last period.
Kia Sportage owners face a similar fate
The reason? Both the Hyundai Tucson and the Kia Sportage come under the same automotive conglomerate and share similar technologies. However, it is these that have become a weakness that thieves are able to exploit. They use high-tech equipment, signal jammers, overwriting the communication between the key and the vehicle or a relay attack – all of which allow them to open and start the vehicle in a matter of seconds. Even if the car is locked and parked on your own property.
Underestimated security and a quick attack
According to available information, theft normally takes no more than 60 seconds. Thieves will mark out the vehicle in advance, keep track of the time it arrives home or leaves the location, and strike at the right moment. If the vehicle is not sufficiently secured, no alarm is activated and the owner receives no notification. As a result, the theft is often only noticed in hindsight.
Pandora SMART Pro: Protection that thinks about modern threats
If you own a Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, it’s time to pay attention. The standard alarm is simply not enough. On the contrary, the Pandora SMART Pro system has been designed to withstand even the most advanced theft methods.
What does Pandora SMART Pro offer?
- Active blocking of the start or running of the engine even when any jammer is used
- Detection of physical tampering with the vehicle (bump, tow)
- Active alarm in case of unauthorized opening of doors, hood or trunk
- Sending alerts directly to the mobile phone in case of intrusion or attempted theft
- Real-time GPS tracking with the ability to view movement history
- 100% protection even if GSM signal is lost
Don’t wait until it’s too late
Vehicle theft is neither a fiction nor a distant problem. They happen every day and often in the quietest neighbourhoods. If you’re the owner of a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage, don’t put yourself at unnecessary risk. Pandora is for drivers who don’t want to wait for something to happen – but rather protect themselves beforehand.
Image source: Reprofoto: FB/HAKA
