Car keys have increasingly transitioned to smart key technology, especially in the last five to six years. Furthermore, the traditional function of starting the car with a key has been replaced by buttons to start and stop the engine. However, the rising cases of car theft in the UK raise the question, “Is keyless car technology not secure?” This danger has been present since the introduction of keyless models, yet the issue remains unresolved.

Are keyless cars not safe? Car theft continues to rise

Keyless car technology, despite offering many conveniences, presents a danger due to the proliferation of frequency-emulating emulators sold over the internet, even in countries like the UK. But how do these devices work? Each remote control and vehicle operates on a different frequency, making it impossible to open a car with a different key of the same model. However, thieves need to copy the frequency of the targeted car’s key. The range at which this copying device can operate from is still unknown.

Experts attribute the increase in keyless entry to the increase in such issues. Consequently, security experts accuse car manufacturers of failing to take additional security measures. In response, car drivers are resorting to an old security measure: steering wheel locks.

Especially electric car manufacturers use keyless entry technologies in almost every model. It’s unclear whether these emulators are being used in our country. In the UK, drivers are waiting for car manufacturers to find a solution to this problem. Insurance companies have also begun to significantly increase insurance premiums in the UK due to the rise in theft cases.

Interestingly, keyless car thefts have been occurring since 2011. Previously, how this was done was unknown. However, according to some allegations, car manufacturers have been aware of this vulnerability for about 10 years.

Do you think keyless car technology is indeed exposing a significant vulnerability to car theft? We look forward to your comments and opinions.