Cars
In 2021, according to the Dutch vehicle crime information center, sixteen percent fewer passenger cars were stolen than in 2020. Good car security has partly led to a decrease in the number of car thefts in recent years.
Vehicle security sectors
Vehicle theft is increasingly commonplace, causing substantial damage to both vehicle owners and insurance companies. Kiwa is involved in various vehicle security sectors, contributing to the reduction of the number of thefts of and from vehicles and the increase of the number of recovered vehicles. Find out what Kiwa can do for you in your sector!
Commercial vehicles
Theft of a truck and/or cargo can cause a lot of damage to carriers, the receivers who depend on the cargo and insurers. You can reduce the risk of theft of and from a commercial vehicle with a 24 volt system by securing it.
Motorcycles
Almost 1,500 motorcycles were stolen in 2021. Approximately 21 percent of them was recovered. Below you can read how to reduce the chance of your motorcycle being stolen and how you can increase the chance that your motorcycle will be recovered after theft.
Scooters
In 2021, almost 10,000 scooters, mopeds and light mopeds were stolen. Just over 34 percent was recovered after theft. A certified tracking system is therefore of great importance for this type of vehicle.
Heavy equipment
Approximately 1250 pieces of heavy equipment (agricultural machines, wheel loaders, etc.) are stolen each year. Theft of heavy equipment not only leads to direct financial damage for the owner or insurer, but often also causes additional problems.
Trailers and caravans
Trailers or caravans are popular among thieves. Almost 550 trailers and caravans were stolen in The Netherlands in 2021, according to the Dutch vehicle crime information center.
E-bikes
Every day, dozens of electric bicycles are stolen in the Netherlands. The certification mark 'Electronic Security Systems for Two-Wheelers' focusses on the independent certification of track & trace systems for electric bicycles.
About us
Within Kiwa in the Netherlands is Kiwa SCM the expert on vehicle security! Kiwa SCM is a leading certification body in this field.
The Quality Mark
The quality mark CCV vehicle security is important for insurance companies because it shows that a vehicle is fitted with approved and certified security.
Approved systems
Kiwa SCM has approved both OEM and after-market security systems. Before a security system can be approved, the system is extensively tested by an independent test institute according to the homologation directives.