Learn how thieves can break into your car if it's locked with a fob, card, or smartphone — and how to prevent it happening

An Garda Síochána say more than 4,000 vehicles were reported stolen across Ireland last year — a 52% increase on 2021

Three people inside the other car were injured, and one has undergone surgery in St Luke’s Hospital in Kilkenny

Motorists have been urged to be vigilant when it comes to the security of their vehicles after a massive spike in vehicle thefts this year. Reports of thefts of vehicles have increased by 138% in the year to date when compared to last year.