HAGLEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION


There has been an increase of attempted and key-less car thefts.

Have you got a key-less car? A key-less car, allows you to enter your vehicle without having to physically put a key into a lock. If you have a fob to enter your vehicle, you mostly likely will have a key-less car. The fob will use a signal which is coded, each code is unique to your vehicle.

How are key-less cars being stolen? Via a device which can intercept the signal from your key-less fob. How to prevent a key-less car theft?

Purchase a Faraday pouch. These pouches will block your signal being intercepted. You will need to have two pouches, one for your main key and one for your spare. Purchase a full steering wheel lock, this will act as a deterrent. As it is an additional barrier. Purchasing blocking posts for your driveway. Consider purchasing a tracker for your vehicle. Make sure you lock your vehicle and remove all valuables from the vehicle, when left unattended.

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AN EMERGENCY AND 101 FOR A NON EMERGENCY