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When I take my keyless entry key out of the Faraday pouch to gain entry and drive, can my key still be cloned at the point of use?
I am buying a Volvo XC40 with keyless start but without keyless entry. Should I be concerned about security and buy a Faraday bag or is this more so for keyless entry protection.
My insurance company require me to install a car tracker. I have been surprised at the cost from a main supplier. Over £1000 in three years of subscription. Can you advise me on a low cost car tracker...
My next car will be kept on the drive at night. From a security point of view are some makes of car less prone to being stolen? Also, what are the most effective security measures/devices that can be applied/fitted...
I will take delivery of a new Jaguar XFin a couple of weeks. One downside is the thought that the keyless entry system may allow determined thieves to steal the car. Is my new car more or less vulnerable...
Will disabling the keyless entry through the menu in a car and using the keyfob manually make any difference to security in my 2018 Focus ST?
We feel we need to purchase a steering lock for our Nissan NV200 campervan, which is the most secure type for this kind of steering wheel please?
How do I protect my car key signal from being stolen electronically when my car is parked?
Ease of theft of cars with keyless entry systems by relay attack is very much in the news. Is there a reliable way of preventing this type of attack? A Faraday screened key pouch is offered as a solution....
In light of recent concerns over the easy way thieves are accessing keyless entry cars I have been trying to find out if my 3008 can also be attacked by using these scanning devices to trick the car into...
 

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