STOP THE SLAMMING DOOR! Download WiseCity and protect your vehicle wit

Safety on the streets is a priority for everyone. Unfortunately, car theft has become an everyday reality that generates fear and uncertainty among citizens. So far in 2024 alone, Carabineros has recorded a 5% increase in this type of crime, with a total of 3,175 cases.

'We are experiencing an alarming situation regarding vehicle safety. Our WiseCity application, with its functionalities and products, has been evolving with the mission of offering technological solutions that not only protect and assist drivers, but also deter criminals and, in coordination with the authorities, help in the management of the recovery of stolen vehicles', says Juan Ignacio Duarte, CEO of WiseCity.

The figures are worrying: in May 2024, 801 car thefts were reported nationwide, which represents an increase of almost 23% compared to the same month of the previous year. In the Metropolitan Region the increase is even greater, with 42% more thefts, reaching a total of 667 stolen vehicles. This means that 83% of car thefts nationwide are concentrated in this region.

While there is no magic formula to completely eliminate the risk of being a victim of a slamming door, there are preventive measures we can take to considerably reduce the chances.

'The first thing is to download the WiseCity application so that you can be informed and have a security scanner in your area, but, in addition, you must be attentive to your surroundings, taking the following measures: when arriving or leaving your home, carefully observe the surroundings and keep your vehicle door closed until the last moment. In addition, it is advisable to avoid routines and vary your arrival and departure times, as far as possible. Activate proactive alerts of unauthorized movement in WiseCity, when the car is left parked,' says Duarte.

WiseCity, today the market leader, positions itself as an ally in the fight against slamming, as a partner of the main vehicle brands and 80% of the country's insurers, offering advanced technological solutions to protect vehicles and provide the necessary peace of mind. .

'From our application, with the SOS button you activate a security and monitoring protocol that, connected to our 24/7 monitoring center, manages real-time tracking to locate your vehicle in conjunction with Carabineros and recover it in case of theft' says Duarte.

The startup has a range of products to monitor the location of vehicles at all times, from WiseCity GPS Pro (including remote cutting or remote stopping), to WiseCity GPS Lite. Both allow you to view online and completed trips, in addition to establishing geofences to receive alerts if the vehicle leaves or enters safe areas and alerts of vehicle speeding events through the GPS device.

Finally, its latest launch, WiseCity GPS Asset —which does not require an electrical connection and has a powerful magnet to install in safe areas, or for motorcycles, scooters and children's backpacks, among other uses—, provides tracking three times a day and, In addition, real-time position and monitoring of the device's battery status can be requested.

'With our innovations it is possible to guarantee greater security, have the peace of mind of knowing where your vehicles and assets are at all times, optimize the management of your fleet and improve connectivity by accessing relevant information in real time,' concludes the expert.