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Since the beginning of 2025, the number of car thefts in Russia has increased by 70%

According to Izvestia, the surge in the activity of the attackers was recorded by specialists of the insurance house of VSK and Alfaustravka. Experts explain negative statistics by a deficiency of spare parts, as well as the needs of the “gray” market. In the top, the hijackers are still located Chinese and South Korean models.

According to insurers, Chinese Cher and Haval are the most popular among attackers. In addition, the number of thefts of car car Hyundai, Kia and Lada has increased by one and a half times. At the same time, recently the hijackers switched to trucks.

Car rating has been compiled, which most often steal in Russia in the United States, the number of theft has sharply decreased: all thanks to Hyundai and Kia every fourth steamed car in Japan is Toyota Land Cruiser

According to experts, several factors affected the increase in the number of crimes at once. Firstly, in Russia a shortage of spare parts has long been formed. Moreover, components are not enough, both for cars that have left Russia, and for Chinese cars. At the same time, sales of models from China continue to grow. According to experts, since the beginning of this year, three out of five stolen cars belong to Chinese brands.

In early March, the expert spoke about the main vulnerability of the most steady cars in Russia. Having hastened the system of disabilities in the salon, the attackers can abduct cars in a few minutes.

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