How can I prevent my car from being targetted by thieves?
Our 22-plate Kia EV6 appears vulnerable to these so-called 'Gameboy' thefts, where a thief can walk up to the car, unlock it and start it without the need for a physical key. Many Kia and Hyundai models appear to be vulnerable, yet there doesn't appear to be a manufacturer's fix for this. Is there any way to prevent these thefts? Is there any way to slow the down apart from prevention devices such as DiskLok or putting the car in a garage?
Asked on 27 April 2026 by YorkshireJumbo
Answered by
David Ross
Unfortunately a number of modern cars from a variety of manufacturers are susceptible to attacks where a thief with a sufficiently sophisticated device can get in the vehicle and drive it away. Until manufacturers can provide a solution it unfortunately falls to owners to do what they can to secure their vehicles.
The best approach to car security is to consider more than one option, as adding more than one device or taking more than one measure increases both the chances of deterring a potential thief as well as delaying or preventing an attempt. If you have the option to garage your car this is both a deterrent and a preventative measure, as are physical devices such as steering wheel locks or lockable driveway posts. Storying your keys in a Faraday bag can help to prevent thefts where the key 'handshake' is grabbed by the theft device while a good quality immobiliser can prevent theft even if access to the vehicle is achieved. We'd also suggest a steering wheel lock like Disklok - it works well as a visual deterrent as well as a physical one.
The best approach to car security is to consider more than one option, as adding more than one device or taking more than one measure increases both the chances of deterring a potential thief as well as delaying or preventing an attempt. If you have the option to garage your car this is both a deterrent and a preventative measure, as are physical devices such as steering wheel locks or lockable driveway posts. Storying your keys in a Faraday bag can help to prevent thefts where the key 'handshake' is grabbed by the theft device while a good quality immobiliser can prevent theft even if access to the vehicle is achieved. We'd also suggest a steering wheel lock like Disklok - it works well as a visual deterrent as well as a physical one.
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car security
theft prevention
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