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

Buffman · 19 Oct 2019 at 17:34

Just bought myself a seat leon (184bhp diesel excellence model with keyless entry) and wondering if you guys with keyless entry bother to shield signal? I have heard that often theres sufficient signal leakage regardless.

Luckily my car does not have any sports badges etc on it so i hope this means less theft appeal.

As far as keyless entry is concerned, i quite like it! Its unfortunate they are increased risk of crime.
I Loved it in a rental mustang i had in america and good in this too. The batteries both needed replaced for my new cars keys though (wonder how long theyll last? It is 2 years old)

Slightly concerned as its the first nice/newish car ive had!

For the judgmental amongst us, no i do not live in a high crime area

(although i do drive around (outer) Birmingham motorways for work.

I know generally its audi RS5s and ford focus STs stolen

I was considering something similar to
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Blocker-Faraday-Blocking-Anti-Theft-Security-Brown/dp/B07YBVJ9RM/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=Car+key+box&qid=1571502776&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyUTAwQ00zQzlEWFpIJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjM2Nzk3MjdFR0kwSkFDRExYMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzUwMjI4Q0NKT0ZNTzZOTlQ5JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU&th=1

Pics of motah (apologies its just the ones off the website)

Buffman · 19 Oct 2019 at 17:46

Yeah possibly because mine doesnt have any fancy badges it wont attract any unwanted attention. Part of the appeal to me!

Buffman · 20 Oct 2019 at 09:49

DeanT77 said:
I didn't realise this was on Leons, I was thinking about getting one for my next car

Is it on all Leons or is it based on how the car has been spec'd?

Only excellence i think. fr spec doesn't i think

Buffman · 20 Oct 2019 at 12:14

Hmmm read up on the manual and think if i double tap the lock button you can no longer keyless enter. Think I'll just do that in the evenings tbh!

@xdcx is that the same as your understanding? The manuals are written pretty poorly and know you said in my other thread you have an excellence spec

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.

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?

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!