#Hassan. Posted February 21, 2021 Posted February 21, 2021 Car thefts fell 13% last year, marked by the Covid-19 pandemic and two lockdowns . The DS7, Renault Mégane RS and Renault Clio were the most stolen cars in France in 2020, according to data from insurers analyzed and published on Friday February 19 by the magazine Auto Plus . closevolume_off The DS7 Crossback is at the top of the Auto Plus ranking with 194 flights for 10,000 insured. The large SUV of the premium brand of the Stellantis group was po[CENSORED]r, along with other similar models, from a network that was dismantled at the beginning of the year. He stole these vehicles using encoded electronic keys. "Vulnerable", "weak" opening systems The question we can ask ourselves is, why a model released in 2018, and therefore presumably invulnerable, tops this ranking? Auto Plus criticizes it for "its vulnerable opening system" which would allow it to be stolen easily and quickly with an electronic box. Even the most successful models therefore have their flaws ... Read also: Stolen cars: 5 tips to protect your vehicle The Mégane RS, the sporty version of the compact Renault, was also particularly targeted, with 179 flights for 10,000 insured. For Auto Plus, the reasons for this "po[CENSORED]rity" with thieves are clear: first, the magazine points to the fact that it is a well-rated model on the used market. But above all, he denounces the safety shortcomings characteristic of Renault cars: "Like all models of the Losange, the sportiest Renault sins by its weak opening / starting system and by the ease of access to its OBD socket (diagnostic socket , which provides access to auto information) ", explains Auto Plus. The Renault Clio 4 and Mégane 4 then arrive in a pocket square. They are very po[CENSORED]r because they sell well in spare parts. The Smart Fortwo, former champion of the classification, is ranked 5th. A classification of 165 models The annual Auto Plus ranking is produced by establishing the theft frequency (number of thefts reported to a sample of 10,000 insured vehicles) of 165 models sold in excess of 3,000 units during the year 2020. The magazine was based on figures from 14 insurance companies, mutuals and banks, covering a fleet of nearly 20 million cars.
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