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How did they steal my car ????

Jo100001
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1 hour ago, Jo100001 said:

if so , it’s the same as mine , they can get that undone in 10 seconds or less 

No damage to the key barrel or steering cowling?  It's possible they have a 'master key' type tool that fits Ford barrels... 

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    I appreciate that my steering lock does not stop someone steeling my car, but unless they had a key I would expect there to be visible signs of it being overcome (if I ever got the car back). Do we know for certain Jo’s car has traditional non-electric steering lock?

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    6 minutes ago, isetta said:

    I appreciate that my steering lock does not stop someone steeling my car, but unless they had a key I would expect there to be visible signs of it being overcome (if I ever got the car back). Do we know for certain Jo’s car has traditional non-electric steering lock?

    They don’t need a key , that’s what I’m trying to say 

     

    they use the OBD and that releases the steering lock and starts the engine 

     

    NO KEY IS NEEDED 

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    1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

    No damage to the key barrel or steering cowling?  It's possible they have a 'master key' type tool that fits Ford barrels... 

    police said yes , and on tik  tok videos you see thieves with master keys and a device to use on obd 

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    1 hour ago, TomsFocus said:

    No damage to the key barrel or steering cowling?  It's possible they have a 'master key' type tool that fits Ford barrels... 

    Not just Fords either or cars for that matter.

    Was common knowledge when I was working in the utility sector.

    Mercedes/ Peugeot/ Vauxhall/ Ford all went AWOL from depots/ home and onsite with vehicles locked and full of expensive kit onboard.

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