The recent surge in car hijackings across South Africa has left vehicle owners increasingly concerned about safety.

As vehicle hijacking statistics continue to rise in South Africa, it’s more important than ever to remain vigilant and adopt smart practices to safeguard both yourself and your vehicle.

At Barker Insurance, we’re dedicated to promoting safety and well-being within our community. Here are some essential tips to help you navigate high-risk situations and reduce the chances of falling victim to hijackers.

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Times are tough for everyone, and this means that crime is an ever-present concern, including vehicle thefts and hijackings.

When a stolen or hijacked vehicle can be recovered efficiently and easily, it makes a considerable difference from both an emotional and financial perspective.

To ensure peace of mind in this regard, it is essential that your recovery device is operational. Imagine the shock and disappointment of having your vehicle stolen, only to discover that your recovery device has malfunctioned, making recovery efforts impossible.

While the South African driving test (widely known as K53) covers the basics of teaching pupils to become competent drivers, there are no requirements for recurrent training as in other safety-sensitive fields, such as aviation or medicine.

Driving.co.za’s Driver Awareness Course bridges this gap, ensuring real-world competence is achieved and maintained over time.

We recently received a claim incident from one of our Barker clients where their vehicle was stolen and subsequently recovered. The vehicle was fortunately fitted with a Beame recovery device – a device which can be easily included in your Barker policy – and this proved highly effective in recovering the vehicle.