My 2018 bm has it
I like it. Unlock car. Key in pocket. Push button. Key is still in pockey
Spate of Keyless Car Thefts in NI
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I like it. Unlock car. Key in pocket. Push button. Key is still in pockey
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Clifford alarms used to have a similar add on to their systems, it was called blackjax.
I think the problem with most people is they don't want the inconvenience of punching a code in to allow them to start the car, it's the only reason I can think of why manufacturers don't fit them these days.
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My friend is a Ford sales person in Lisburn. He was showing me the app they now have that can do a number of things like start the car (only available on auto models I think) or track its movements (concerned mum and dad feature maybe?).
The one that really got me thinking was the ability to unlock the car remotely. Like from anywhere.
Why? What purpose could that serve? I did ask how does the security work on it. He asked me what I meant. I said, what if your phone was cloned or your ford profile is hacked. There is everything in the app to tell where the car is and to get it unlocked and going.
To paraphase a certain 90s dinosaur disaster movie, I think Ford were so preoccupied with building this app, they never stopped to think if they should.
The one that really got me thinking was the ability to unlock the car remotely. Like from anywhere.
Why? What purpose could that serve? I did ask how does the security work on it. He asked me what I meant. I said, what if your phone was cloned or your ford profile is hacked. There is everything in the app to tell where the car is and to get it unlocked and going.
To paraphase a certain 90s dinosaur disaster movie, I think Ford were so preoccupied with building this app, they never stopped to think if they should.
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Boss' new Volvo does that. He can start it from the other side of the world. Presumably so you can get the heat into it before you leave the house in the morning?
Security is definitely way down the list unfortunately.
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My car does that as well, you have to go through a number of security steps to prove your identity before it works, this is required every time the app is installed or uninstalled even on the same phone.
Mine also has some pretty cool geofencing on the app as well, you can set several different security boundaries and you will get a text if it moves outside these.
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A Mercedes yes?
Depending on the year, a double press of the lock button will disable your key, try it and see.
Again, depending on the year, it might a key which disables itself when it senses no movement.
My key does this, but my wife's 2 year old A200 does not, the double press works though.
Sorry, you've taken the start button out for security?
It’s removable in Mercs. Behind it is a slot so you can use the key if you prefer
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Leave your car at my house and walk home.
Cunning plan there, get me wiped out by a geriatric demolition derby driver along that road, walking home = free M4.......
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Damn, you saw right through that one.
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My 2014 R is specced with it
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Wonder why there's so many stolen in that case.
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Not trying to be douchy about golf R, but maybe they blend in as there's quite a few of them, not noticed as much?
Or maybe there's a demand for them, as a car with mass appeal?
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I doubt they’re still on the road unless it’s in Albania
I guess there’s probably a good market for parts.