Toyota, Lexus Owners Warned of Rising CAN-BUS Thefts
Repairify has sounded the alarm on a growing trend of wiring loom thefts affecting Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the UK. These thefts, targeting the CAN-BUS system, can cost owners and insurers over £11,000 for repairs or replacements. However, Repairify offers a solution to keep vehicles on the road.
Thieves are exploiting a weakness in the CAN-BUS system of popular Toyota and Lexus models. This system, designed to facilitate communication between vehicle components, is being manipulated to bypass security systems and start engines without a key. Known vulnerabilities like 'Keyless Go Bridging' and CAN-BUS hacks are being exploited by criminals.
Robert Neale, Workshop Operations Manager at Repairify UK, warns of the technical and financial impact of these thefts. Insurers, bodyshops, and vehicle owners are all affected. Repairify advises against write-offs or full wiring loom replacements, instead promoting a diagnostic-led approach to restore security systems and keep vehicles on the road.
Repairify has identified a rising trend of wiring loom thefts targeting Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the UK. With costs exceeding £11,000, Repairify offers a diagnostic solution to restore vehicle security and prevent write-offs. By addressing the CAN-BUS system vulnerabilities, Repairify aims to keep vehicles on the road and reduce financial losses for all parties involved.
