mark5

other than towing, would it be impossible to steal our cars without the smart key

nabisco

Anything is possible! They can steal your key.

Bichon

There have been cases of high tech thieves stealing smartkey equipped cars using nothing more than a laptop and some sophisticated software (http://www.leftlanenews.com/gone-in-...teal-cars.html), but the incidence of that kind of theft is rare enough that I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.

cancellino

These days its pretty hard to steal these cars (IMO), most smash and grab. Eitherway, I say let them have it - I don't worry about it anymore, I just hope [they] don't find it if they do as they're never the same.

PhilipMSPT

iTrader: (5)

If someone really wants it, they'll find a way of getting it.

Is it easy? Well, the level of ease depends on the thief's level of expertise...

kickin8

iTrader: (1)

That's why I buy insurance ?

mir

I am more worried about someone dinging, scratching or keying my car than stealing.

It is possible to steal this thing. Now does anyone know if I start the car and walk away from it (with key in my pocket) can someone still drive it away without key being detected? Or the car will refuse to do anything?

davidbenji

Nothing is theft proof. If someone wants it bad enought they will take it.

Bichon

Yes, someone can drive it away without the key if you leave the motor running. They won't be able to restart it after turning it off, but that won't matter if their intention was to go for a joyride or to bring it to a chop-shop.

mark5

at least your dumb joy rider would have a hard time stealing the car

Shoyuu

Given enough time with the right tools, I don't think it matters what kind of security system is available to the average person.

gixxrr

If there's a will, there's a way! Nothing is impossible for thieves!

is2seattle

iTrader: (1)

Are you trying to steal one??? Just Kidding. It is hard to steal new cars these days.