How to protect your vehicle from key fob hacking and theft

In this NBC Washington article “Thieves can hack key fobs to steal cars. Here’s a wild story and how to stop theft“, a US soldier serving in Kuwait had his car stolen twice! The keyless car fob had apparently been reprogrammed. Luckily the car was installed with a tracker so they were at least able to locate the car.

Here’s some advice they have given to help prevent your key fob from being hacked:

1) Block the signals by putting the keys in a faraday pouch or cage

2) Put your key fob in a metal container such as a safe or even a fridge!

3) Keep your keys as far away from the car as possible

4) Use other devices to help prevent theft, like a steering lock

Along the same lines you can install a Find It Stop It device which will help you recover your vehicle quickly if it is taken. Our affordable auto track and stop solution is just £59.95.

If you have been inspired by Million Pound Motorhomes & are buying a Camper Van then make sure that you get a tracker installed. Our Find It Stop It GPS tracker & engine stop device can be monitored & controlled by a phone app so you know where your motorhome or campervan is at all times

How to protect your vehicle from key fob hacking and theft

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