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GoodLife 03-31-2018 07:11 PM
Keyless car thefts on the rise
 
Keyless car thefts triple in worst hit areas in Britain like Warwickshire, Hampshire and Norfolk | Daily Mail Online

This is in England, but thieves have same tech here.

Read article to see what they do and how to combat it.

dave042 04-01-2018 03:37 AM
not just England but Europe-wide. most people leave their keys on a table once they enter their house. the thieves use an amplifier to boost the keyfob's signal so that the car thinks the owner is next to the car. the thief can unlock the car, start it up, and drive away. one way to prevent this is to keep the fob as far away from the car as possible when you go home or buy a signal blocking bag or box to put them in.

SouthOfTheBorder 04-01-2018 08:16 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave042 (Post 1528902)
not just England but Europe-wide. most people leave their keys on a table once they enter their house. the thieves use an amplifier to boost the keyfob's signal so that the car thinks the owner is next to the car. the thief can unlock the car, start it up, and drive away. one way to prevent this is to keep the fob as far away from the car as possible when you go home or buy a signal blocking bag or box to put them in.
Maybe just keep your car inside your locked garage when at home.... :)

Don

Bogie Shooter 04-01-2018 08:19 AM
Golly, another silly thing I have to worry about.:22yikes:

njbchbum 04-01-2018 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SouthOfTheBorder (Post 1528954)
Maybe just keep your car inside your locked garage when at home.... :)

Don
IF you have a garage to lock, that's a good idea!

manaboutown 04-01-2018 11:58 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dave042 (Post 1528902)
not just England but Europe-wide. most people leave their keys on a table once they enter their house. the thieves use an amplifier to boost the keyfob's signal so that the car thinks the owner is next to the car. the thief can unlock the car, start it up, and drive away. one way to prevent this is to keep the fob as far away from the car as possible when you go home or buy a signal blocking bag or box to put them in.
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