At what point do car thieves grab your car key signal?
At what point do car thieves access the key codes, in a carpark for example? If you're locking from outside (key out of faraday bag), can they get the signal in that short space of time? I guess this is the most vulnerable time?
Asked on 29 October 2025 by jonnycee
Answered by
David Ross
A code grabbing attack taking place in a car park can take a matter of seconds, but it depends on the sophistication of the vehicle's key fob as well as the device being used by the thief. While using the key fob in public is a potentially vulnerable position, attacks in this situation are rare compared to thefts of vehicles from outside the owner's home, whether thieves have more time to plan a theft.
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