[Auto] Nissan Chile takes action on the matter of the increase in thefts in its cars

[FNX Magokiler]

Qashqai, Navara or Versa are some of the most stolen models in Chile due to a defect that allows keys to be easily cloned. The brand will install security devices to avoid this violation.

It is an open secret that, in recent times, the most stolen cars in Chile are those of Nissan and for a very particular reason that has been the company's headache in recent times: the key system they use is very easy to clone. Criminals can generate secondary keys by connecting to the car's OBD-II port or by scanning the key's frequencies. With the high prices of cars and the new "fads" in crime, the last thing you want is to have your car taken to find it later crashed, dismantled or as a criminal instrument.

According to data collected by El Dinamo from the Chilean Insurers Association, from April 2021 to March 2022, the most stolen car is the Nissan Qashqai, equivalent to 7% of all thefts in that period. Not only that, but there are more Nissan cars in the Top 10: the Navara pickup (#2), the Nissan X-Trail (#6), and the Nissan Versa (#9). Worst of all, this method is already used in other countries.

The solution, late but it comes

The bad guys won't be able to take your car anymore.

The brand has taken action to avoid this problem and has developed an anti-cloning protection system. This system consists of a metal shield that blocks entry to the port of entry (OBD-II), preventing an unauthorized copy of the key from being generated. Additionally, this device has two coded pins that have 100 different configurations; making cloning difficult and the possibility of theft.

In addition, from now on, all the brand's new vehicles will have GPS satellite tracking, which will be installed free of charge to the customer, which will allow tracking in case of theft and being recovered in conjunction with Carabineros de Chile.

 

 

"In Nissan Chile we are facing the increase in thefts that affects the country and to provide additional security to our customers we are installing anti-cloning devices, together with a satellite tracking system that allows the recovery of our cars," said Diego Vignati , president of Nissan Chile and Peru.

The anti-cloning protector will not only be installed in new vehicles, but the company will also contact all customers who already have a Nissan purchased some time ago, equipped with a smart key, to go to the official dealers of the brand and can install this device.

What do the insurers say?
On the other hand, insurance companies will continue to insure Nissan models, since the brand has taken new measures in this regard, in order to protect users against theft of their cars. “We are aware of these events that have affected customers. BCI Seguros will continue to support and trust Nissan and its products, with the safety standards that they have been implementing”, said Mario Gazitúa Swett, General Manager of BCI Seguros.

On the other hand, Felipe Feres, General Manager of HDI Seguros, added "We are working together with Nissan on measures to mitigate vehicle theft due to unauthorized copying of keys and thus continue to provide insurance protection to the brand's customers."

For more information, contact authorized Nissan dealers or contact the customer service center 800379379.