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
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Difficult for theft to break into the car
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It is easily hotwired
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Older cars are less attractive targets for car thieves
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Duplicate keys can be pilfered from the car owner
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Without the duplicate key, it will be a bit of touch and go
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There’s no ECU to engage the immobilizer
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The key barrel in the steering wheel column can be replaced
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Key lock and key barrel can wear out in time
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It costs less to replace old-style locks and key barrels
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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.
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Less moving parts
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The code of the key fob can be cloned using relay attack devices
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Modern security systems warn the owner remotely
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Key fobs with RFIDs are expensive to replace
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Centralized power locks give better security
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Modern key fobs can be jammed and prevented from locking
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There’s no physical key to break because it is electronic
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Without the key fob, there’s no way to enter or start the car
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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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