Keyless car theft: Is your car vulnerable? - Honest John
Keyless car theft (sometimes called relay theft) is when a vehicle that has a keyless entry and start system is stolen, exploiting the technology to access the car and drive it away. More and more cars are offered or fitted with keyless entry and start as standard, allowing you to unlock the car just by touching the door handle and start it ...
Jaguar Land Rover thefts down as company boosts vehicle security
2023年11月22日 · Similarly, the theft rate for new Land Rover Defenders since 2020 stands at just 0.3%. More than 65,000 eligible vehicles from 2018 onwards have been equipped with enhanced security measures, cutting thefts of Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models built between 2018 and 2022 by over 40%.
Will putting my keys in a biscuit tin prevent my car from being …
2018年8月20日 · Testing to see if it works is very simple: stand next to your car to make sure it opens when you're near. Then lock it once, put the keys in the tin and try opening it again. If it stays locked then your tin is acting as a Faraday Cage.
Is dash camera theft on the rise? - Ask Honest John
2021年3月22日 · Leaving a dash cam overnight in a car is a personal choice that some drivers make in order to capture potential vandalism or attempted theft on film. It also automatically saves these Parking Mode videos, so if you park on road and someone bumps your car and doesn't leave a note then you might catch their reg plate and be able to claim and file ...
UK car theft hotspots revealed – is your region on the list?
2024年5月29日 · The West Midlands is the UK’s top car theft hotspot outside London with nearly 12,000 cars stolen in 2023, analysis of new data has revealed. Last year, a total of 11,865 cars were stolen in the West Midlands, which is equal to a theft rate of 401 cars per 100,000.
KIA Picanto - Most effective anti-theft device. - Honest John
2018年7月10日 · KIA Picanto - Most effective anti-theft device. . Hi, folks, Just purchased a Kia Picanto and given it's new and more than we have ever spent on a car before I am considering buying a "physical" anti-theft device. As there are several types available I would be interested to know if one type is perhaps more effective than another.
Luxury car owners resorting to old-fashioned anti-theft measures
2024年10月23日 · "Car theft in an everyday concern for luxury car owners in modern Britain," says Direct Line head of motor insurance Matt Pernet. Direct Line says it is clear many drivers don’t wish to rely just on their keyless locking and ignition systems as secure technologies, so are resorting to additional security measures, from Faraday cages to ...
Vehicle thefts on the rise in 2023 | Owning | Honest John
2023年10月10日 · Car theft rates have rocketed by 40% in the first six months of 2023 with Range Rover models remaining the most targeted models. Data from Tracker shows that motorcycle thefts are also on the rise, increasing by a staggering 113% compared to 2022.
One vehicle stolen every 5 minutes during 2024 - Honest John
2024年12月12日 · Co-op Insurance figures show that, so far in 2024, the average claim for vehicle theft is more than £7000 – and one customer claimed up to £45,000 for vehicle theft. Ask HJ What is the risk of keyless theft away from home?
Will keeping my keys in a tin protect my car from keyless theft?
2020年6月29日 · We couldn't, which suggests the metal blocked the signal from being picked up by the car - and thus it doesn't open even with the key in range. I would test it yourself doing the same thing. Lock your car, put the key into the tin, close …