Keyless ignitions increase risk of theft, says Thatcham

The capital has seen a rise in thefts of vehicles fitted with keyless ignition systems by criminals using handheld devices, according to the Metropolitan Police. The devices are available on Internet auction sites such as eBay, which can bypass security features.

Between January and July this year, nearly 2,000 vehicles ranging from vans, through hatchbacks to luxury high-end vehicles, including 4X4s have been stolen, said the Met (see table). Thatcham Research, the motor insurers’...

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