Remote jamming and the theft of vehicles by these means are on the increase.
According to SAIA they do not have stats in this regard and they also do not know the frequency of such claims as compared to normal theft and physical break-ins into vehicle. .
Thefts of this nature are easily avoidable if care is taken. People merely press the lock on the remote control and accept that the vehicle is locked. This is not always the case, as thieves are capable to activate their own remotes – operating on the same frequency, which interferes with the signal and this prevents the car from locking.
Apart from the theft of vehicles, entry is also gained by these means to steal items from motor vehicles. Most insurance policies provide cover for items stolen out of a vehicle, provided that entry was gained by forcible and violent means. It stands to reason that if entry was gained by remote jamming, there will be no evidence of forcible and violent entry and it would be difficult to prove that the loss did occur as a result thereof. The general consensus is that such claims would be considered provided that CCTV footage is submitted, but we also have to bear in mind that such facilities are not available all over.
To prevent such losses it is important to be aware of remote jamming and to take special care when locking your vehicles. Instead of pressing the remote control and walk away, check to see if the vehicle is in fact locked.