Keyless car remote security concern

Our thieves figured out a while ago how to block the signal when you lock your car via remote.
The insurance companies still insist though on signs of forced entry though. An article like this one would possibly help in a claim, although you would have a real fight on your hands to prove it was locked.

Don't foresee the motor manufacturers responding to this. rather pretend it can't happen.
 
Electron1 said:
Our thieves figured out a while ago how to block the signal when you lock your car via remote.
The insurance companies still insist though on signs of forced entry though. An article like this one would possibly help in a claim, although you would have a real fight on your hands to prove it was locked.

Don't foresee the motor manufacturers responding to this. rather pretend it can't happen.
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Mine was stolen like this 2 weeks ago. Director's was stolen 2 days ago. Insurance do not want to pay.
 
Prof.Merlin said:
Mine was stolen like this 2 weeks ago. Director's was stolen 2 days ago. Insurance do not want to pay.
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Whaaaat?!! :wtf:

Out of interest (and maybe to make others more aware) what vehicles did you guys have?
 
Electron1 said:
Our thieves figured out a while ago how to block the signal when you lock your car via remote.
The insurance companies still insist though on signs of forced entry though. An article like this one would possibly help in a claim, although you would have a real fight on your hands to prove it was locked.

Don't foresee the motor manufacturers responding to this. rather pretend it can't happen.
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Prof.Merlin said:
Mine was stolen like this 2 weeks ago. Director's was stolen 2 days ago. Insurance do not want to pay.
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Wouldn't the insurance company need to have proof that you did not lock your door?
 
Prof.Merlin said:
Mine is a kia cerato koup. Director has a polo. They use these blue centurion remotes with the 1,2 or 3 buttons on for like R200.

Like so http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4DDxoTiiMLg/T5e4x09GBGI/AAAAAAAAADw/f9mvQRJroxs/s1600/remote8.JPG
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You're confusing this with that jamming thing that they do (the door never actually gets locked).
What they are doing here is using a device that unlocks the door that was previously locked.
It looks like this would only work with the passive systems that you don't need to press a button.
 
xumwun said:
You're confusing this with that jamming thing that they do (the door never actually gets locked).
What they are doing here is using a device that unlocks the door that was previously locked.
It looks like this would only work with the passive systems that you don't need to press a button.
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Read the reply from Electron1. I was referring to his post on signal jamming
 
Prof.Merlin said:
Mine was stolen like this 2 weeks ago. Director's was stolen 2 days ago. Insurance do not want to pay.
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Your "what" was stolen?

Content of your car? yes, then you would need to show there was a break in into the vehicle.

Your whole car stolen? Well then the insurance has no proof either way, so you must get paid or you must take your case to the short term insurance ombudsman.
 
supersunbird said:
Your "what" was stolen?

Content of your car? yes, then you would need to show there was a break in into the vehicle.

Your whole car stolen? Well then the insurance has no proof either way, so you must get paid or you must take your case to the short term insurance ombudsman.
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Yeah sorry, Laptop's were stolen out of the boot.

Thing that annoys me, is yes the insurance says its neglegence. But you pay a higher premium on laptops for all risk insurance, it gets stolen and insurance does not pay out.
 
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