WHICH CAN BETTER SECURE YOUR CAR?

Cars with old standard keys

Cars with mechanical locks will be hard to break into at any time since thieves will have to use bulky tools and are more likely to be spotted

ADVANTAGE

DISADVANTAGE

Difficult for theft to break into the car

 

It is easily hotwired

 

Older cars are less attractive targets for car thieves

 

Duplicate keys can be pilfered from the car owner

 

Without the duplicate key, it will be a bit of touch and go

 

There’s no ECU to engage the immobilizer

 

The key barrel in the steering wheel column can be replaced

 

Key lock and key barrel can wear out in time

 

It costs less to replace old-style locks and key barrels

 

 

 

Cars with keyless entry

Cars with wireless entry and auto start are the modern version of car locks without having to use physical keys. This involves an electronic key fob to enable keyless entry as well as keyless ignition.

ADVANTAGE

DISADVANTAGE

Less moving parts

 

The code of the key fob can be cloned using relay attack devices

 

Modern security systems warn the owner remotely

 

Key fobs with RFIDs are expensive to replace

 

Centralized power locks give better security

 

Modern key fobs can be jammed and prevented from locking

 

There’s no physical key to break because it is electronic

 

 

Without the key fob, there’s no way to enter or start the car

 

 

 

Whether you have the standard or keyless way car thieves will not stop in coming up with increasingly creative ways to steal your precious possession, so it’s important that car owners are aware of the strengths and weaknesses of each method, and resort to layering when necessary, to reduce the chances of the car being stolen.

 

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