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Thieves continue to target VW badges after a decade of problems

Source: AutocarJune 29, 2026
Thieves continue to target VW badges after a decade of problems

Hundreds of badges have been stolen to date as thieves target valuable sensor packages Ten years since the first reports emerged, grille badges that incorporate the radar unit used by their ADAS systems are still being stolen from some Volkswagen vehicles, with victims paying out hundreds of pounds in repairs.

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