Category Archives: Keyless Car Theft

Nissan Leaf Upgrade Alarm

Posted on April 11, 2019 by Julian

The Leaf came out in 2010. It is the first fully electric vehicle from Nissan and accounts for about 50% of all electric vehicles in New Zealand. Being an e-NV200 owner I am well aware of how many are on … Continue reading →

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Wrapping car keys in tinfoil?

Posted on September 28, 2018 by Julian

Why wrapping car keys in tinfoil may be a dumb idea! Last week I had a paranoid customer tell me that she had taken to wrapping her car keys in tin foil. She was doing this to prevent car thieves from … Continue reading →

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OBD BLOCK from Author

Posted on September 17, 2018 by Julian

OBD BLOCK from Author Alarm protects your cars OBDII (On-Board Diagnostic) connector from unauthorised access. OBDII scan tools were originally intended for use by the dealership and automotive locksmiths. These allowed access to the vehicle’s software. For example, a scan … Continue reading →

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Modern Car Theft Methods Explained

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Julian

Keyless Theft – How is it being done? If your car comes with a smart key and push-to-start button it can be a super easy target for a professional car thief. Here I look at some of the modern methods … Continue reading →

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