Is your key safe
The question is relevant when cars are stolen and parts are slaughtered. As a workshop and car dealer, we have a responsibility when we receive a customer’s car. Now the car thieves’ focus seems to be on BMW and Mercedes, but of course, the thieves will focus on other types. Considering this, it is essential to ask yourself, is keeping your key safe?
It is especially important to keep the car key in a safe way to avoid falling victim to this league.
Store the key with a customer receipt in a locked key cabinet approved by the insurance companies. If the workshop or car dealer does not store keys in this way, they have breached their storage responsibility. Always check, for peace of mind: is the key safe?
If you don’t lock the key cabinet, there’s a risk that thieves may steal many keys, leading to potentially high costs for the car dealer or workshop. Since many cars today are “keyless,” it’s crucial to consider the location and security of the key cabinet. Thieves can easily intercept the signal from a key (transponder) if the car is keyless. Therefore, it is vital to question: is your key safe from signal theft?
If the car has keyless entry, the car owner can store the key and spare key in a tin can for increased security. Test by putting the keys in a tin can to prevent signal theft. Go out to the car with the tin can in hand and try to open the car as usual by grabbing the handle with the key in your pocket. If you cannot open the car, it is evident that the tin can blocks signal relay. This can help ensure, is storing your key safe?
If the car does not have keyless entry, always make sure to lock it by staying close. Ensure there is no one between you and the car when locking it to prevent signal theft. As a car owner, prioritize parking in well-lit areas or a garage. Avoid keeping the car key near the front door as the signal can be stolen even if the door is closed.
