Protecting Your Car Against Theft
Friday, 18. May 2018
Back in the news is the rise in electronic theft of cars whereby crooks use a device that picks up the code as you lock the car and use the gadget to open the car, press the start button and take off. The latest devices have become so sophisticated that they can pick up signals emitted from what are known as Proximity Keys from inside the owner’s house without even having to break in.
Their kit picks up the signal, relays it to another box that is held near the car which in turn unlocks the car. Proximity keys are what keyless entry keys are. It is possible to buy a storage box that you can put your key into when you get home that stops the signal from being picked up.
However, rather than put your key into a secure box, many in the car security industry are reverting to old technology as a better way to secure your car. Back in my early days of driving we all bought KrookLocks that would lock the steering wheel in place.
It seems that there has been a sudden increase in sales of the latest version since security experts have recommended visible security devices to put off crooks. Andy Barrs, head of police liaison at Thatcham, whilst recommending these devices has suggested that before you buy one check the Thatcham website www.thatcham.org to see which devices they favour.
He also suggested that if you buy a device you let your insurance company know as it could result in a reduction in your premium. By Graham Hill
