More and more people open their cars with a key fob via keyless lock entry. It’s almost second nature at this point. Think about it, when is the last time you’ve physically opened your car door with a car key?
For some, it may still be the way that they do get into their vehicles, however, for many it’s a thing of the past.
And while that ease of use makes your life a bit less hectic, it has also created a situation where thieves have begun using the same technology to get inside your car. By using relay amplifiers, some thieves are able to “hack” into your key fob and then use that signal to get into your car.
And while this isn’t a widely reported problem in the Lehigh Valley, it is still something that car owners should be aware of and should at least know how to prevent against.
Here are some tips to prevent car break-ins or theft via keyless thieves:
Key Your Key Fob behind metal
Thieves can’t use their fancy amplifiers effectively if your key fob is hidden behind something metal or inside something like a microwave. Get creative!
Park in a garage
Sure, this is obvious, but if they can’t get at the car, it doesn’t matter what they are using to try to break into it.
Use old methods
Remember The Club? There is still something to be said for “old-school” theft deterrent methods.
Increase home security
Using home security systems with cameras is a great way to deter thieves who are attempting to get at signal from your key fob.
Again, while this isn’t a widely reported Lehigh Valley phenomenon just yet, we want to be sure that you are aware of it and know how to guard against it!
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24/7 Emergency Locksmith can and will be onsite quickly to help you with any sort of lock emergency. That emergency may be you locked out of your car in a busy parking lot or that may mean that the lock on your home has malfunctioned. Before you ever need to look at ways to lock a door without a lock, be sure to contact us by calling (484) 891-1922!
Who better than to tell you about home security systems than a burglar? 
Most people have been in a situation where they have thought to themselves, “Hmm, maybe I should change my locks.”
So you’ve moved into your new house only to find the former owner didn’t have a key to the back door lock. Or you’ve simply given out too many copies of a particular key and can no longer keep track of how many people have access to your property. Maybe you’ve taken over a business office and have no way of knowing who has keys and would like to limit access to those you want to give it to.
The need for a locksmith can be an unwelcome and/or irritating situation. From locking yourself out of your car, losing the keys to your office building, or simply changing the locks to your new home, the moments that it takes to call a locksmith can be stressful enough as it is, and can be done in a time of panic, worry, or stress.
When the word locksmith comes into mind, most people’s thoughts automatically go to someone who helps you when you’re locked out of your home, vehicle, safe, or other places that requires a key.
If you find yourself in a situation where you are stuck without being able to get inside or start your vehicle, it can be an incredibly stressful time period. Those stressors can be increased with the addition of having children with you.
