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What immobiliser should we have fitted to our keyless ignition 2016 Honda Jazz?
I frequently find that one of my Volkswagen badges is missing from the wheels of my Golf Mk 6 and I do not know when this happens. Is it likely that they are being stolen or being dislodged (e.g at a car...
Which is the best crook lock?
I put my key fobs in a small biscuit tin in the house. Is this just as good as a Faraday Bag I could buy online?
How can I protect my keyless entry car from being stolen?
Our car was recovered after being stolen and used in a crime. It looks like we will have to take it back from our insurer even after giving them the keys and logbook. My wife is traumatised by all this...
You regularly report key fobs from keyless cars being cloned and stolen. A friend of mine had money stolen from his new BMW but no sign of a break in. Could this be the same problem? What are the manufacturers...
We were burgled at Christmas and our car was stolen using my wife's car key. This has now been settled, but it's been registered as an at fault claim. How is the theft of a locked, alarmed and secured...
A friend of mine has come back from holiday to find her house has been burgled. She took her car with her, but the burglars have taken her spare set of keys for the MINI. We've blocked the car in for tonight,...
My sister's car was broken into but undamaged. She said that thieves have a device to open any car without causing damage. Is this true?