{"id":5990,"date":"2026-09-04T12:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T16:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherlock.ca\/?p=5990"},"modified":"2026-09-04T13:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T17:11:03","slug":"auto-theft-is-your-dealership-adequately-protected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherlock.ca\/en\/tips\/auto-theft-is-your-dealership-adequately-protected\/","title":{"rendered":"Auto Theft: Is Your Dealership Adequately Protected?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>@import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=DM+Sans:wght@400;500;700&display=swap');.shk-wrap{--shk-gold:#977A3C;--shk-gold-lt:#B4954E;--shk-ink:#151514;--shk-ink-2:#212121;--shk-body:#1B1B1A;--shk-muted:#6F6B62;--shk-line:#E4E2DD;--shk-grey:#F4F4F4;--shk-fam:\"DM Sans\",-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Roboto,\"Helvetica Neue\",Arial,sans-serif;font-family:var(--shk-fam);color:var(--shk-body);background:#fff;font-size:18px;line-height:1.5;max-width:860px;margin:0 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A few decades ago, forcing open a door, breaking a window, or hot-wiring a vehicle were common methods. Today, vehicles have become computers on wheels, and thieves have evolved their techniques along with them.<\/p><div class=\"shk-meta\"><span class=\"shk-tag\">Tips<\/span><span>Security and risk management<\/span><span>Reading time: 6 min<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><p>For automotive dealerships, this transformation in risk is particularly significant. A dealership may have dozens or even hundreds of new, used, demonstration, or customer-owned vehicles in one location. This concentration of assets can represent an attractive target for organized criminal groups.<\/p><h2>Fast, discreet, and technology-driven theft<\/h2><p>Modern vehicle theft is often much faster and less noticeable than it once was. Some methods even allow thieves to drive away with a vehicle without possessing the original key or leaving obvious signs of forced entry.<\/p><p>Some of the techniques being used today include:<\/p><div class=\"shk-grid\"><div class=\"shk-card\"><svg class=\"shk-card__icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Icon: key fob relay attack\"><rect x=\"6\" y=\"12\" width=\"18\" height=\"26\" rx=\"5\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"20\" r=\"3.2\" fill=\"#B4954E\"\/><rect x=\"10\" y=\"27\" width=\"10\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><rect x=\"10\" y=\"32\" width=\"10\" height=\"3\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M30 20 a10 10 0 0 1 0 12\"\/><path d=\"M36 15 a18 18 0 0 1 0 22\" opacity=\".55\"\/><path d=\"M42 10 a26 26 0 0 1 0 32\" opacity=\".28\"\/><\/g><\/svg><p><strong>Key fob relay attacks.<\/strong> Electronic devices can capture and relay the signal from a nearby smart key. The vehicle then believes the legitimate key is present, allowing it to be unlocked or started.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shk-card\"><svg class=\"shk-card__icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Icon: CAN bus network\"><path d=\"M24 10 V38 M10 24 H38 M14 14 L34 34 M34 14 L14 34\" stroke=\"#CFC9BC\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\"\/><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"24\" r=\"6\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"9\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><circle cx=\"24\" cy=\"39\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><circle cx=\"9\" cy=\"24\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><circle cx=\"39\" cy=\"24\" r=\"4\" fill=\"#977A3C\"\/><circle cx=\"35\" cy=\"13\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#977A3C\" opacity=\".6\"\/><circle cx=\"13\" cy=\"35\" r=\"3\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><\/svg><p><strong>CAN bus manipulation.<\/strong> Modern vehicles use the CAN bus to allow different electronic modules to communicate with one another. By accessing certain circuits, criminals may attempt to inject false commands to unlock or start the vehicle.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shk-card\"><svg class=\"shk-card__icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Icon: OBD diagnostic port\"><path d=\"M9 16 h30 a3 3 0 0 1 3 3 v8 a10 10 0 0 1-10 10 H16 A10 10 0 0 1 6 27 v-8 a3 3 0 0 1 3-3z\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><rect x=\"12\" y=\"21\" width=\"4\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#B4954E\"\/><rect x=\"19\" y=\"21\" width=\"4\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><rect x=\"26\" y=\"21\" width=\"4\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#6F6B62\"\/><rect x=\"33\" y=\"21\" width=\"4\" height=\"7\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#B4954E\"\/><rect x=\"20\" y=\"6\" width=\"8\" height=\"9\" rx=\"2\" fill=\"#977A3C\"\/><\/svg><p><strong>Programming new keys through the OBD port.<\/strong> The diagnostic port legitimately used by technicians can also be misused. Under certain circumstances, programming tools can be used to make the vehicle recognize a new key.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shk-card\"><svg class=\"shk-card__icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 48 48\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Icon: communication jamming\"><path d=\"M24 34 V16\" stroke=\"#151514\" stroke-width=\"4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><path d=\"M24 16 l-9-7 v18 z\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><g fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"2.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"><path d=\"M31 15 a12 12 0 0 1 0 14\"\/><path d=\"M37 10 a20 20 0 0 1 0 24\" opacity=\".5\"\/><\/g><path d=\"M12 36 L40 8\" stroke=\"#8E3B2F\" stroke-width=\"3.4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><\/svg><p><strong>Communication jamming.<\/strong> Certain devices can temporarily interfere with locking, telematics, or tracking signals. A driver may believe the vehicle has been locked when the locking command was never actually received.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p>More traditional methods also remain a threat, including fraudulent towing, forced entry, and the theft of high-value vehicle parts.<\/p><h2>Why should dealerships be particularly concerned?<\/h2><p>Criminals do not necessarily choose vehicles at random. Demand in resale markets, particularly overseas, the value of replacement parts, the popularity of a particular model, and its resale potential can all influence which vehicles are targeted.<\/p><blockquote class=\"shk-quote\"><p>For dealerships, this means the risk is not limited to a few high-end models. The entire vehicle inventory deserves a consistent protection strategy.<\/p><\/blockquote><p>Customer vehicles entrusted to the dealership also require particular attention. A theft that occurs while a vehicle is under the dealership\u2019s responsibility can result not only in a financial loss, but also in a significant impact on the customer relationship.<\/p><div class=\"shk-alert\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Warning\"><path d=\"M16 3 L30 28 H2 Z\" fill=\"#977A3C\"\/><rect x=\"14.5\" y=\"11\" width=\"3\" height=\"9\" rx=\"1.5\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"24\" r=\"1.9\" fill=\"#fff\"\/><\/svg><p>Demonstration vehicles can also be targeted. Thieves may pose as prospective buyers to gain access to a vehicle and use a test drive as an opportunity to steal it. It is therefore important to establish appropriate test-drive procedures, verify customer identification, and implement measures to track and secure demonstration vehicles.<\/p><\/div><h2>Once a vehicle is stolen, every hour can count<\/h2><p>A significant portion of vehicles stolen in Canada are destined for resale elsewhere. Organized criminal networks can quickly move a vehicle to a temporary storage location and then to a shipping terminal.<\/p><figure class=\"shk-fig\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 340\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Diagram: the route of a stolen vehicle, from the theft to export or parts dismantling\"><rect width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" fill=\"#F4F4F4\"\/><path d=\"M110 120 H660\" stroke=\"#D5D2CB\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-dasharray=\"7 7\"\/><g transform=\"translate(60,60)\"><circle cx=\"50\" cy=\"60\" r=\"42\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><g transform=\"translate(21,51) scale(.222)\" fill=\"#B4954E\"><path d=\"M6 70 C3 56 8 47 20 44 L62 40 C78 23 97 15 122 13 L176 13 C197 15 211 24 222 40 L245 46 C255 50 259 58 256 70 L236 70 A22 22 0 0 0 192 70 L96 70 A22 22 0 0 0 52 70 Z\"\/><circle cx=\"214\" cy=\"70\" r=\"17\"\/><circle cx=\"74\" cy=\"70\" r=\"17\"\/><\/g><text x=\"50\" y=\"132\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#151514\">Theft<\/text><text x=\"50\" y=\"154\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#6F6B62\">Minutes, not hours<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(280,60)\"><circle cx=\"50\" cy=\"60\" r=\"42\" fill=\"#3A3A33\"\/><g transform=\"translate(26,40)\" fill=\"#E4E0D6\"><path d=\"M0 18 L24 4 L48 18 v22 H0z\"\/><rect x=\"17\" y=\"24\" width=\"14\" height=\"16\" fill=\"#3A3A33\"\/><\/g><text x=\"50\" y=\"132\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#151514\">Storage<\/text><text x=\"50\" y=\"154\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#6F6B62\">Temporary location<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(500,60)\"><circle cx=\"50\" cy=\"60\" r=\"42\" fill=\"#977A3C\"\/><g transform=\"translate(24,42)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"6\" width=\"52\" height=\"30\" fill=\"#F7F3EA\"\/><path d=\"M8 6 v30 M18 6 v30 M28 6 v30 M38 6 v30 M48 6 v30\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/><\/g><text x=\"50\" y=\"132\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#151514\">Container<\/text><text x=\"50\" y=\"154\" text-anchor=\"middle\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#6F6B62\">Shipping terminal<\/text><\/g><path d=\"M654 120 C726 120 726 60 772 60\" stroke=\"#D5D2CB\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-dasharray=\"7 7\"\/><path d=\"M654 120 C726 120 726 220 772 220\" stroke=\"#D5D2CB\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-dasharray=\"7 7\"\/><g transform=\"translate(772,26)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"204\" height=\"68\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"34\" r=\"15\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#B4954E\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/><path d=\"M17 34 h30 M32 19 c7 8 7 22 0 30 M32 19 c-7 8-7 22 0 30\" stroke=\"#B4954E\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\"\/><text x=\"60\" y=\"31\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\">Export<\/text><text x=\"60\" y=\"50\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#A5A096\">Resale overseas<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(772,186)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"204\" height=\"68\" fill=\"#3A3A33\"\/><g transform=\"translate(20,22)\" fill=\"#B4954E\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#B4954E\" stroke-width=\"2.5\"\/><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"3.4\"\/><rect x=\"10\" y=\"0\" width=\"4\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1\"\/><rect x=\"10\" y=\"19\" width=\"4\" height=\"5\" rx=\"1\"\/><rect x=\"0\" y=\"10\" width=\"5\" height=\"4\" rx=\"1\"\/><rect x=\"19\" y=\"10\" width=\"5\" height=\"4\" rx=\"1\"\/><\/g><text x=\"60\" y=\"31\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\">Dismantling<\/text><text x=\"60\" y=\"50\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"13\" fill=\"#BDB8AD\">Parts sold separately<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(24,272)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"952\" height=\"44\" fill=\"#F7F3EA\"\/><circle cx=\"32\" cy=\"22\" r=\"12\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M32 15 v8 l5 4\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"2\" fill=\"none\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\/><text x=\"58\" y=\"27\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\" font-size=\"15\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#4A4234\">Every hour counts: the faster the detection, the greater the chances of recovery.<\/text><\/g><\/svg><figcaption>The typical route of a vehicle stolen by an organized network: from the dealership lot to a shipping container or to parts dismantling.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>The vehicle may then be concealed inside a shipping container among legitimate cargo before being exported overseas.<\/p><p>Other stolen vehicles may instead be dismantled so their parts can be sold separately. Engines, transmissions, headlights, electronic components, wheels, and other valuable parts can generate significant revenue for criminal networks.<\/p><p>This reality highlights why the ability to quickly detect a theft and initiate recovery efforts can make an important difference.<\/p><h2>The importance of layered protection<\/h2><p>No single technology or theft-protection measure can completely eliminate the risk of vehicle theft.<\/p><p>The most effective approach is therefore to combine multiple security measures, often referred to as layered protection.<\/p><figure class=\"shk-fig\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 330\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Diagram: layered protection, four successive layers around the vehicle\"><rect width=\"1000\" height=\"330\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><g transform=\"translate(240,165)\"><circle r=\"150\" fill=\"#232320\"\/><circle r=\"115\" fill=\"#32322C\"\/><circle r=\"80\" fill=\"#4A453A\"\/><circle r=\"46\" fill=\"#977A3C\"\/><g transform=\"translate(-36,-13) scale(.28)\" fill=\"#151514\"><path d=\"M6 70 C3 56 8 47 20 44 L62 40 C78 23 97 15 122 13 L176 13 C197 15 211 24 222 40 L245 46 C255 50 259 58 256 70 L236 70 A22 22 0 0 0 192 70 L96 70 A22 22 0 0 0 52 70 Z\"\/><circle cx=\"214\" cy=\"70\" r=\"17\"\/><circle cx=\"74\" cy=\"70\" r=\"17\"\/><\/g><\/g><g transform=\"translate(470,44)\" font-family=\"DM Sans,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif\"><g transform=\"translate(0,0)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"1\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"#232320\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><text x=\"28\" y=\"13\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\">Deter<\/text><text x=\"28\" y=\"36\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#A5A096\">Make the target less attractive<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(0,64)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"1\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"#32322C\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><text x=\"28\" y=\"13\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\">Delay or prevent<\/text><text x=\"28\" y=\"36\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#A5A096\">Add physical and electronic obstacles<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(0,128)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"1\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"#4A453A\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><text x=\"28\" y=\"13\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\">Detect<\/text><text x=\"28\" y=\"36\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#A5A096\">Be alerted as soon as something is off<\/text><\/g><g transform=\"translate(0,192)\"><rect x=\"0\" y=\"1\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" fill=\"#977A3C\" stroke=\"#977A3C\" stroke-width=\"1.5\"\/><text x=\"28\" y=\"13\" font-size=\"17\" font-weight=\"500\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\">Recover<\/text><text x=\"28\" y=\"36\" font-size=\"14\" fill=\"#A5A096\">Locate the vehicle even so<\/text><\/g><\/g><\/svg><figcaption>Layered protection: every measure added reduces the opportunities for theft and increases the chances of recovery.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p>A comprehensive strategy can pursue four complementary objectives:<\/p><div class=\"shk-obj\"><div class=\"shk-obj__item\"><span class=\"shk-obj__num\">Objective 01<\/span><h3>Deter.<\/h3><p>Make the vehicle or dealership less attractive to thieves.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shk-obj__item\"><span class=\"shk-obj__num\">Objective 02<\/span><h3>Delay or prevent.<\/h3><p>Create obstacles that increase the time and effort required to steal the vehicle.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shk-obj__item\"><span class=\"shk-obj__num\">Objective 03<\/span><h3>Detect.<\/h3><p>Quickly identify when a vehicle is moved or when unusual activity occurs.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"shk-obj__item\"><span class=\"shk-obj__num\">Objective 04<\/span><h3>Recover.<\/h3><p>Have a solution in place to help locate a vehicle if a theft does occur.<\/p><\/div><\/div><p>For dealerships, this can mean combining several measures: strict control over key access, OBD port protection, well-lit and secure parking areas, electronic monitoring, and technologies designed to support theft detection and vehicle recovery.<\/p><h2>Review internal procedures as well<\/h2><p>Technology, however, is only part of the solution.<\/p><p>Some relatively simple organizational measures can help reduce a dealership\u2019s exposure:<\/p><div class=\"shk-box\"><div class=\"shk-box__title\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6 2 h9 l5 5 v15 a1 1 0 0 1-1 1 H6 a1 1 0 0 1-1-1 V3 a1 1 0 0 1 1-1z\" fill=\"#151514\"\/><path d=\"M15 2 l5 5 h-5z\" fill=\"#977A3C\"\/><\/svg> Dealership checklist <\/div><ul class=\"shk-check\"><li>Limit and document access to vehicle keys;<\/li><li>Conduct periodic inventories of keys and vehicles;<\/li><li>Pay particular attention to recently acquired and used vehicles;<\/li><li>Establish clear procedures for demonstration vehicles;<\/li><li>Quickly investigate any irregularity or unauthorized vehicle movement;<\/li><li>Document the anti-theft devices installed on each vehicle;<\/li><li>Educate employees about current vehicle theft methods.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><p>Effective security depends just as much on everyday practices as it does on the equipment installed.<\/p><div class=\"shk-outro\"><h2>Moving from a reactive to a preventive approach<\/h2><p>The key lesson from the evolution of auto theft is simple: traditional security practices may no longer be enough on their own.<\/p><p>Vehicles are becoming smarter, but so are the methods used to steal them. For dealerships, the objective is therefore no longer simply to react when a vehicle disappears. It is about reducing opportunities for theft, making vehicles more difficult to steal, quickly detecting unusual activity, and increasing the likelihood of recovery.<\/p><p>Faced with a threat that is fast, technology-driven, and increasingly organized, combining multiple layers of protection remains the best defense.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Risk prevention \u00b7 Automotive dealerships Auto Theft: Is Your Dealership Adequately Protected? Auto theft is not what it used to be. A few decades ago, forcing open a door, breaking a window, or hot-wiring a vehicle were common methods. Today, vehicles have become computers on wheels, and thieves have evolved their techniques along with them. 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