SHOCK and surprise — that was what civil engineering student Ivan Tan, 21, felt when he got into his Myvi one morning, only to realise both the front airbag fittings — in the dashboard and at the steering wheel — were gone!

Recounting his experience to Malay Mail, he said: “I remember parking my car at about 8pm on the second level of my condominium, Platinium L

MYVI owners beware! The most popular car in Malaysia is now being targeted by thieves.

Malay Mail learnt recently that syndicates have been stealing airbags, the single most expensive part in the car’s cabin — to resell them in the black market to unscrupulous parts dealers.