Keyless entry cars - signal blocker box - do you have one? / would you recommend

GinG · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:54

It would be interesting to see how many vehicles are actually stolen with using these sort of devices and not just home owners/car owners trying to get around insurance when the actual fact is that the car was insecure or the house was insecure and just used the keys.

I am yet to come across any of these devices used in a vehicle theft.

Steedie · 21 Oct 2019 at 09:59

MissChief said:
I doubt a Seat Leon diesel is going to be a major theft target so I wouldn’t bother. I’ve never bothered about it with my Focus. It’s a 62 plate Zetec S so also nothing special.

Man, what a thing to say. Come on, don’t be a turd all your life. As said above, a very subtle way of putting down the guys purchase

Demon · 21 Oct 2019 at 10:23

@OP - Hope you enjoy it!

ShiWarrior said:
personally, i would contact your insurance company and ask if your covered if the keys are stolen from your house or your car is stolen without the keys (signal booster trick) if yes, dont bother buying a signal blocker because they would be coming in the house to steal your keys, so let them take it without the confrontation

I'd be amazed if any insurance company tried that on mainstream cars! There is always the reasonable care of your keys but that relates to not leaving keys in the car, and not dealing with a stolen key for weeks and then it being used to steal the car.

If they did start doing this, it would be a nightmare, the relay trick can be used anywhere you are out of the car (most often used in car parks). Mind you, it is a bit of an obvious design flaw (hind sight is wonderful!) which you'd hope manufacturers can figure out how to overcome!

I personally just don't think about it and as mentioned above, enjoy the convenience of it!
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Buffman · 21 Oct 2019 at 10:40

Steedie said:
Man, what a thing to say. Come on, don’t be a turd all your life. As said above, a very subtle way of putting down the guys purchase

I get what hes saying and im not taken aback/offended.
This has less boy racer appeal from the likes of a fiesta/focus ST (should have seen some chavvy guys i saw enquiring about a fiesta st in the showroo. !

).

Similarly probably less appeal than a seat leon FR. Also less value/cost than a jag f type /porsche /similar.

Firestar_3x · 21 Oct 2019 at 11:14

We put our keys in a tin in the hall to help avoid relay theft, but i would not hide the keys no intention of getting my head kicked in. I'm sure the insurance would try everything to avoid paying out 70k or whatever but i've done all i reasonably can to protect the keys.

Drumroll · 21 Oct 2019 at 11:23

Useless feature. Almost impossible to avoid now.
At least Mercedes offers the option to stop the key from transmitting, simply by a double-click.
Some Faraday bags are fine. We are useless. 100% safe, inside a microwave oven. Just make sure to not start it with the keys inside.

MissChief · 21 Oct 2019 at 12:33

The Craig said:
I get what hes saying and im not taken aback/offended.
This has less boy racer appeal from the likes of a fiesta/focus ST (should have seen some chavvy guys i saw enquiring about a fiesta st in the showroo. ! ).

Similarly probably less appeal than a seat leon FR. Also less value/cost than a jag f type /porsche /similar.

No offence was meant so I’m glad you didn’t take any.

weathmatth · 21 Oct 2019 at 12:41

I have a Focus ST with keyless entry, i just use a faraday pouch that my keys live in whilst at home and also have the visual deterrent of a steering lock on the car, plus a have a dog which should help with burglaries.

200sols · 21 Oct 2019 at 12:49

Keyless entry has improved cars so much. 'Free microwave with every BMW'...

Nasher · 21 Oct 2019 at 13:06

GinG said:
It would be interesting to see how many vehicles are actually stolen with using these sort of devices and not just home owners/car owners trying to get around insurance when the actual fact is that the car was insecure or the house was insecure and just used the keys.

I am yet to come across any of these devices used in a vehicle theft.

Quite a lot have been taken this way. Chavs walk around at night with a signal booster seeing what they can open up with it.

The other way is jamming the signal so they dont lock and hope the owner doesnt notice.

LiE · 21 Oct 2019 at 13:47

My keys live in a pouch that block the signal. Also has the added benefit of always knowing where the keys are!

Clarkey · 21 Oct 2019 at 14:02

Nasher said:
Quite a lot have been taken this way. Chavs walk around at night with a signal booster seeing what they can open up with it.

The other way is jamming the signal so they dont lock and hope the owner doesnt notice.

I don't quite think your common chav has access to the kind of sophisticated equipment used for relay attack. This is the kind of thing that serious organised criminal gangs are using.

ShiWarrior · 21 Oct 2019 at 14:04

weathmatth said:
I have a Focus ST with keyless entry, i just use a faraday pouch that my keys live in whilst at home and also have the visual deterrent of a steering lock on the car, plus a have a dog which should help with burglaries.

Steering wheel lock is a good idea, but that kinda renders the keyless entry (for you) useless/pointless

Theres a high spec jag 4x4 thing on my street, they clamp the back wheel

TheVoice · 21 Oct 2019 at 14:05

As a SEAT Leon FR owner myself (lest I be accused of trying to put-down your purchase), I personally wouldn't bother. If you live in an area which has seen a spate of vehicle thefts and/or burglaries it may be a different matter, but even then for the most part the groups involved are targeting specific vehicles (or at least looking for them), and a Leon isn't top of their list.

Plus the forum's resident purveyor of misinformation seems to think it's a good idea, so that should tell you all you need to know.

weathmatth · 21 Oct 2019 at 14:17

ShiWarrior said:
Steering wheel lock is a good idea, but that kinda renders the keyless entry (for you) useless/pointless

Theres a high spec jag 4x4 thing on my street, they clamp the back wheel

Very true, but I've never used the keyless feature other than to see if it worked lol.

Buffman · 21 Oct 2019 at 19:12

LiE said:
My keys live in a pouch that block the signal. Also has the added benefit of always knowing where the keys are!

Got a link for the one your bought?

TheVoice said:
Plus the forum's resident purveyor of misinformation seems to think it's a good idea, .

Psycho sonny hasnt posted?

LiE · 21 Oct 2019 at 19:37

The Craig said:
Got a link for the one your bought?

Psycho sonny hasnt posted?

2 X Car Key Signal Blocker Case, Faraday Bag for Car Keys Keyless Entry Fob Guard RFID Signal Blocking Pouch Bag, keyless car key signal blocker pouch, Cell Phone Protection RFID/ WIFI/ NFC Blocker https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076KZF645/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tRFRDbBZDY23Y

Bear · 21 Oct 2019 at 20:12

LiE said:
2 X Car Key Signal Blocker Case, Faraday Bag for Car Keys Keyless Entry Fob Guard RFID Signal Blocking Pouch Bag, keyless car key signal blocker pouch, Cell Phone Protection RFID/ WIFI/ NFC Blocker https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076KZF645/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tRFRDbBZDY23Y

Ive got a couple of these and they work fine. Tested them just to make sure and you cant open the car when they are in the pouch

Buffman · 21 Oct 2019 at 21:49

LiE said:
2 X Car Key Signal Blocker Case, Faraday Bag for Car Keys Keyless Entry Fob Guard RFID Signal Blocking Pouch Bag, keyless car key signal blocker pouch, Cell Phone Protection RFID/ WIFI/ NFC Blocker https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076KZF645/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_tRFRDbBZDY23Y

thanks, bought!

Also got a decent sized tin for when i come in after work. Wether ill continue to bother using im not sure, but really enjoying keyless entry!

ShiWarrior · 21 Oct 2019 at 21:54

The Craig said:
thanks, bought!

Also got a decent sized tin for when i come in after work. Wether ill continue to bother using im not sure, but really enjoying keyless entry!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/lanpard-Fa...BXK3HBP888V&psc=1&refRID=15HJK5F32BXK3HBP888V