The keyless entry function of new cars is aimed at comfort for the driver. The car no longer needs to be unlocked by the key due to this function. There are sensors in the doors of the cars that receive a signal that sends the key. This signal unlocks the doors so that the actual unlocking of the key is no longer required. This can also be implemented in the starting mechanism, so that the car can also be started without a key. Car thieves know this too. There are now ways for these thieves to take the car with you without fouling damage.
How do they steal the car?
Stealing the car by manipulating this function is difficult, you have to understand it and also happiness. Firstly, at least 2 people are needed, one person has to read the signal from the car, the other the signal from the key. Especially with the signal of the key, a part of luck is also required. This is because the signal is not a strong signal. The signal goes up to a range of 3 meters, so the key must be close to the front door in order to catch the signal at all. Then the same signal must be amplified or transferred to the car. Here comes the second man in action. The second man is ready with a device to actually unlock the door. The keyless entry function requires that the door is actually opened. If the starting mechanism has the same function built in,
Am I insured for this?
The insurance can compensate for theft as it is included in the policy. For this, a limited hull coverage or a full hull coverage must be included in the policy. The third-party liability insurance is not sufficient in the case of keyless car theft as this form of insurance only compensates damage to other parties. Own damage is not reimbursed, theft is in this case under own damage and so the insurance is not obliged to compensate this damage. The limited and complete hull coverage can offer a solution in such cases. Theft is indeed insured with these coverages. However, reporting of theft is mandatory. Insurers indicate to view these keyless car thefts on a case-by-case basis in order to be able to offer a good solution to the problem.
What can you do to prevent it?
First, you can prevent that there is any signal at all. You can do this by switching off the function. This can, for example, bring about a dealer or affiliated garage. This means that the car can not be stolen without damage due to damage, unless the key itself is stolen. Secondly, you can store the car keys in a metal box at home. By storing them in a metal box, the unlocking signal can not be received by the thieves and thus the car can not be unlocked. One can also install a GPS tracking system in the car to be able to find the car again in the event of a possible theft.
Nevertheless, we find the most important tip: insure your car well. If your car has a keyless entry function, it is a fairly new car. These are precisely the cars for which we advise extensive coverage as they are wanted. Do not be surprised by these kinds of cases. After all, prevention is better than cure.
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