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It seems that keyless entry cars are being stolen at an alarming rate and that you recommend Faraday bags to put the keys in. Is there some technical reason why the keys just don't have an on/off switch...
Keyless hacking is in the news a lot. How real is it? I understand there are three types of keyless systems - ones that unlock the doors but still have a key to start the car, ones that unlock the car...
My daughter's 2013 Ford Kuga was stolen two days ago from outside her bedroom window at night. We're stumped how the thief gained access without setting off the factory alarm. It was parked in a communal...
Can you suggest some ways to make my keyless entry car less vulnerable to theft?
I put my key fobs in a small biscuit tin in the house. Is this just as good as a Faraday Bag I could buy online?
How can I protect my keyless entry car from being stolen?
You regularly report key fobs from keyless cars being cloned and stolen. A friend of mine had money stolen from his new BMW but no sign of a break in. Could this be the same problem? What are the manufacturers...
My sister's car was broken into but undamaged. She said that thieves have a device to open any car without causing damage. Is this true?
Are faraday bags for car keys viable? Surely when the key is removed to enable the engine to be started it becomes vulnerable to hacking. Also, once started my car will continue to run even when I move...
Does keyless entry theft only apply to cars with a push start button, or all cars that are opened with a key fob? I would like to be clear so that we can take appropriate security action.