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it house reported on september 30 that car theft is different from the past. thieves no longer steal the entire car, but focus on specific parts that can be quickly disassembled and resold at a high price. one of the main targets is the front door of high-end models. lamp.

today's automotive headlights are becoming more advanced and expensive, with many vehicles now equipped with advanced matrix led technology and dynamic active features. as a result, a single headlight unit can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars. for example, each laser headlight of the bmw 4 series sells for more than 3,000 us dollars (it house note: currently about 20,976 yuan); the audi q7’s matrix led unit is equipped with lasers, each selling for about 4,300 us dollars (currently about 20,976 yuan) about 30,066 yuan). precisely because these headlights are valuable, often exposed, and relatively easy to disassemble, they have become a target for thieves.

headlight theft is simpler than vehicle theft. the thief only needs to use tools to quickly disassemble the headlight and escape the scene quickly. compared with vehicle theft, the risks are lower and the benefits are higher. also,thieves can more easily sell stolen headlights to unsuspecting buyers or on the second-hand parts market for a tidy profit.

according to philip swift, technical director at claims management and adjustment (cma) in the uk, although this kind of theft is simple, the damage caused cannot be underestimated. although stolen vehicles will not be scrapped, the high maintenance costs will bring a huge financial burden to the owners.the cost of car insurance continues to rise, while increasing the workload of the police.

data from the uk office for national statistics shows that vehicle parts theft cases are on the rise. between april 2023 and march 2024, related cases increased from 52,268 to 53,369, an increase of 2%. in addition to headlights, high-value parts such as tires and wheels are also targets of thieves. criminals target these parts because they are in high demand on the second-hand market and are easier to sell.

faced with the increasingly rampant car parts theft crime, the british police have stepped up their crackdown. in the first half of 2024 alone, tracker and british police busted 37 "breaking yards" dedicated to dismantling stolen cars, more than they busted in all of 2023.