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Keyless security

doggsbody
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If they want it the will get it.

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    My wife's 16 reg Fiesta, previously owned by a Ford employee, has conventional key starting.  I wonder, then, if this can be retro-fitted.

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    This story is years old now. The media just recycle it for effect.

    All keyless cars are vulnerable to relay theft. Leave your keys in a tin when at home to stop them or if you don't like the feature get it turned off.

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    Faraday pouches stop them stealing your keys signal. Use them on both my keyless cars and they work perfectly.

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    38 minutes ago, doggsbody said:

     

    For those who haven't heard yet..

    https://www.aol.co.uk/2018/03/27/theft-of-keyless-ford-fiestas-soar-as-crooks-use-electronic-devi/

    No thats good info - I know its been around a while there was one featured on that tv prog CRMINALS CAUGHT ON CAMERA nicking some rich blokes Bling top of the range Beemer that apparently couldntbe hacked lol

    Whoever thought one of these would be the ultimate in car security!

    lol

    Although i prefer the clamp!

     

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    Problem with security locks thoe including the old bike D locks lighter gas and a hammer make the work only 1-2 minutes longer even the 1 that covers the steering wheel has its floor 😠

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    That sounds like a professional recommendation doggs lol

    Its easier and quicker with a litre of liquid nitrogen and a hammer - 30 secs and its off!

    Being tights as a gnats I just use my unfeasibly large bicycle chain and paddy since i saw your post above!

     

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    Well you're bike chain would probably be better as bolt croppers are harder to hide 😀

    31 minutes ago, Nikstryker said:

    That sounds like a professional recommendation doggs lol

    Its easier and quicker with a litre of liquid nitrogen and a hammer - 30 secs and its off!

    Being tights as a gnats I just use my unfeasibly large bicycle chain and paddy since i saw your post above!

     

    Well you're bike chain would probably be better as bolt croppers are harder to hide and liquid nitrogen isn't exactly a safe substance to carry 😂

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