ND Security question

Technical Area Electrics & ICE
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That battery kill thing would be impractical for every day use. You’d lose bits of data like radio programs, mileage, possibly ecu learning etc.
I’ve built a kill switch for my daily which kills the smart key feature via the fuse box.
A thief can still get in, but unless he knows where the switch is, the car won’t start.

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I have a very ingenious and rarely used method of securing my mx5. A garage. I believe that they were intended for this use rather than lawnmowers and assorted junk! :grin:

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I’ve fitted a tracker to mine and bought stickers for the windows

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Whenever I see stickers like that I assume the owner can’t afford the deterrent . Obviously you can , but you know what I mean

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Most stolen cars in 2023 were the Ford Fiesta and Ford Escort.

Some thieves target high end cars but most don’t.

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Ford Escort? Maybe in 1983

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The UK’s most stolen vehicles in 2023

  • Ford Fiesta - 5,976 stolen.
  • Ford Focus - 2,120 stolen.
  • VW Golf - 2,038 stolen.
  • Mercedes-Benz C-Class - 1,786 stolen.
  • Range Rover Sport - 1,631 stolen.
  • Range Rover Evoque - 1,489 stolen.
  • BMW 3 Series - 1,466 stolen.
  • Vauxhall Corsa - 1,110 stolen.

As published in GB News so it must be correct. :blush:

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Looks like a bestseller list, I’d be interested in the numbers proportional to sales.

Ford charged for their fix and didn’t put out a bulletin to owners as far as I know either, so plenty of Faraday-only or nothing owners still I’m sure.

In the United States Kia and Hyundia stopped installing immobilisers for a few years, they became trivial to drive without the key and it didn’t go well.

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Newer Mazdas have GPS tracking by default.

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Been using one of these for years and years…

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7408234?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=ixilqilai&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:804-872-0397|cid:20330964438|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:848135927143209094|dvc:m|adp:|mt:|loc:9046663&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20330964438&utm_term=7408234&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=804-872-0397&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTgaO7WekNu2CxPZ2seHQ9j4QmtXSUoZPawOxXTSNQcoO-Qt8emLeCoaAjxGEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Crikey , that is retro , last seen typically seen adorning Maestros and Sierras.

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I fitted one … £40 from Amazon … when I informed my insurance they gave me £40 … Just have to pay the subscription. Great peace of mind :sunglasses:

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