"Criminal groups are quickly adapting to modern vehicle technology, allowing them to steal cars without needing access to keys - meaning drivers need to take practical steps to protect their vehicles."
"The new law on possessing or sharing the electronic devices used to detect key fob signals is really encouraging but with the prevalence of this crime, we are concerned thi"
Keyless car thefts have surged as criminals use signal manipulation to intercept wireless communications between vehicles and key fobs, allowing remote unlocking and engine starts while sometimes blocking trackers to hamper recovery. Signal manipulation accounted for 58% of car thefts between April 2023 and March 2024. New legislation will criminalize possession or sharing of electronic devices used to steal cars, but legal changes may not fully eliminate organised offending. Motorists are advised to use traditional deterrents such as steering-wheel locks, park in well-lit, CCTV-covered areas, or disable keyless entry. Insurance premiums can rise for targeted makes and models.
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