How to protect your car from thieves: a simple trick with foil

No matter how many new car security systems appear, the statistics on the number of stolen vehicles do not decrease. A remote control system for the central locking system is not a guarantee of security, as criminals have easily learned to intercept this signal.

How to protect your car from theft? This question is becoming more and more common, especially among owners of the latest generation models. Sante plus magazine has offered simple, inexpensive and accessible life hacks for drivers.

New car models are equipped with electronic keys "Keyless go" or "Contactless key". They allow you to remotely open and lock the doors. However, thieves can gain access to a car even without breaking in by using relay amplifiers.

There is a popular method called "relay attack," which involves the use of two boxes. One is an amplifier, which is used by intruders to receive the signal. The second box transmits the signal to the receiver in the car.

How to prevent car theft

Method 1: Aluminum foil

This is a very simple way. You just need to wrap the key in foil. Aluminum blocks the signal emitted by the key and thieves will not be able to open your car.

Method 2. A special case

In addition to the foil method, there is another convenient and easy-to-use trick. You can purchase a special key signal blocker. These small protective cases act like a "Faraday cage" and protect the key from electric fields. This way, you will prevent hackers from intercepting the signal of your car key.

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