Dervhead
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BMW owners in Tyrone and Armagh warned after keyless car thefts
Police have received reports of eight keyless cars being entered in mid Ulster in December.
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BMW owners in Tyrone and Armagh warned after keyless car thefts
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mike150
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I keep my keys in a biscuit tin but it's full of other keys..........I think I'll upgrade to a special BMW key tin and put the lid on............
paddyirishman
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I use these yokes
£8 for a pack of 2
£8 for a pack of 2
mike150
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I just cleared out the biscuit tin a bit and it's fine......... hopefully 
Paddy_R
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Fella I know had his BMW 4 series taken a while ago from Saintfield via this method. I had literally told him a few days previous to keep his keys in a metal box or faraday pouch but he knew better and didn't see the need.
I've used a Mission Darkness brand pouch for my keys for about 5 years now. I check it regularly with their app and by taking it out to the car and it's still going well. Cost me £22 back then but I see it's now £33, still work it I'd say though.
I've used a Mission Darkness brand pouch for my keys for about 5 years now. I check it regularly with their app and by taking it out to the car and it's still going well. Cost me £22 back then but I see it's now £33, still work it I'd say though.
I cause guys trying to steal my 2 series 2-3 years ago with this method, key was in a Faraday pouch and they soon took off when confronted.
I've used various brands, they all seem to fail after 3-6 months depending on frequency of use. Currently using Mission Darkness and they have also failed, but they do replace them within warranty FOC.
I've used various brands, they all seem to fail after 3-6 months depending on frequency of use. Currently using Mission Darkness and they have also failed, but they do replace them within warranty FOC.
mike150
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Is a metal biscuit tin ok?
In the name of science and diabetes I will conduct a thorough experiment tomorrow
I have a full tin of M&S biccies in mind lol
mike150
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Mines the same actually
Paddy_R
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Yep, keyless entry fobs (well the older ones) are constantly sending out a signal with the thieves use equipment to pick up and amplify to open the car than can then start the car (using a variety of methods) and drive off. It's stopping them getting the initial signal that the faraday pouches/metal tins are trying to stop.
Some of the newer keyless entry fobs have motion sensors in them and if they're still for a few mins they stop transmitting their signal and only start again when picked up/moved.
If your key can stay in your pocket in the car while you press a start button then it affects you.