More and more modern vehicles are equipped with chip radio keys (so-called keyless systems), which you no longer have to put in the ignition to start the car, but can simply carry in your pocket. That is convenient, but also makes it easier for car thieves to do their criminal work. We tell you how to protect yourself against high-tech car theft.
According to statistics from the Ministry of the Interior, almost 600 cars were stolen in Austria in 2022. How they were stolen is difficult to understand – but when they are found again or the perpetrators are caught, clues are often uncovered. An increasing threat to newer cars – keyless systems are also available in compact and mid-range vehicles – are so-called radio link extenders. They trick the car into thinking that the owner’s key is within reach – and the thieves simply drive away with the car. But there are countermeasures.
Source: Krone
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