Help keep car thieves at bay

Most car thefts happen in people’s own driveways.

- Heidelberg Nigel Heraut

It's an unfortunate reality that hits close to home for many and according to motoring experts MotorHappy, car-related crimes are increasing.

"While people may have a good idea of crime hot spots are, many don't know that most car thefts happen in our very own driveways," said Jarrod Berman, managing director of MotorHappy.

He said Crime SA reports and security company Fidelity ADT revealed that nearly 71% of car hijackings happen the minute people pull into the driveway, while the rest occur at shopping malls and sporting and school events.