Is your car on the list of high risk vehicles to own?

By: Natasha Archary

Most hijackings took place in Gauteng, with a record 9k+ reports, followed by KZN (3,041). Drivers were most likely to be targeted on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays between 6pm and 9pm and on a Friday or Saturday night between 9pm and midnight. According to

With the curfew extended to 11pm, this means motorists should have their guard up once again when on the roads.

In 2017, CTrack released a hijacking reporting detailing the highest risk vehicle brands in South Africa.

Forget the myth that the most expensive cars are more likely to be hijacked. Thosese cars are easier to recognise, come fitted with tracking devices and have parts that are difficult to sell.

Highest risk  

If you drive one of the following vehicle brands, you should take extra precaution on the roads and where you park your car.

1. VW (Volkswagen)
2. Toyota
3. Ford
4. Citroen
5. Kia
6. Hyundai
7. BMW
8. Audi
9. Renault
10. Chevrolet

The VW Polo remains the most hijacked vehicle in the country, with the Toyota Fortuner being the most targeted SUV for hijackers, followed closely by the Ford Ranger.

Low risk

The vehicle brands that are safer to own according to the report are:

1. Tata
2. Honda
3. Datsun
4. Nissan
5. Volvo
6. Opel
7. Citroën

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