Hit The Road Smart

Statistics of hijackings and smash and grab attacks in South Africa, are through the roof with unsuspecting motorists being continually traumatised on a daily basis.

Although there is no fool proof plan to avoid ever being the victim of a smash and grab or hijacking, there are certainly certain steps and measures that can be taken to limit the chances of being a victim.

Avoid taking the same route every day. If you have been targeted it will be difficult for potential attackers to know exactly where you will be at any given time. Always keep your doors locked. Stop your vehicle a few meters away behind the vehicle stopped in front of you, in order to be able to make a quick getaway if attacked. Avoid high risk areas and travelling at night (if possible). Do not travel with laptops, handbags and anything of value within plain sight. Install window film in your vehicle.

Installing window film in your vehicle is an easy way to stop a direct view into your vehicle. If a potential attacker cannot be sure whose is driving and how many people are in the vehicle, they are less likely to target your vehicle. Window film not only protects you from prying eyes, in an accident situation the window film holds broken glass in one place and protects the occupants from flying broken glass and debris. Installing window film in your vehicle also retards the UV rays from the sun, protecting your seats and fittings. Get a cooler more comfortable drive and save petrol into the bargain. Cooler temperatures in your vehicle, means you do not have to run your air-conditioning on full.

Protect your family and yourself by installing smash and grab window film from the Solar Film Foundation.