Keyless car theft warning issued by police – AA comments

Following warnings issued by police today regarding an increase in vehicle crime and keyless car thefts*, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said: “Technology sold as a convenience for drivers is becoming the best tool for car thieves.

“Relay theft is now the preferred way to steal a car is it is quick and quiet. The days of ‘smash and grab’ are over and have been replaced with ‘bounce and roll’ as thieves now bounce the signal off the keys in the house onto the car and roll away with the goods.

“As fast as manufacturers try to develop ways to strengthen vehicle security, thieves will work just as hard to beat them.

“The best way to protect cars with keyless entry is to keep keys away from the front door and to buy a faraday pouch**. For less than a tenner, this stops the signal being broadcast and will keep the car where it’s parked. Drivers should remember to buy two pouches – one for main key and one for the spare.”

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NOTES TO EDITORS

* https://news.npcc.police.uk/releases/keyless-car-theft-warning-issued-by-police

** https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faraday-Lanpard-Blocker-Blocking-Security/dp/B07PP1X4MJ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=FHXSILILTMLV&dchild=1&keywords=faraday+pouch+for+car+keys&qid=1626941776&sprefix=faraday+pouch%2Caps%2C228&sr=8-3