Warning issued about keyless car theft trend hitting Greater Manchester

A warning has been issued about a keyless car theft trend hitting Greater Manchester.

According to Heycar.co.uk, keyless car theft is a method of stealing a car without using the physical key fob. Thieves can exploit the technology of a car by using a device to break into the car and drive off, without actually having the key.

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Residents in Greater Manchester say they have spotted an increase in thefts of cars with keyless entry, such as Range Rovers.

Dean Bailey, 44, from Heywood, who works in highways maintenance, told the M.E.N. that he has witnessed an increase in cars being stolen in his local area.

He said: " Near enough every week, there’s at least a couple of car thefts. There are a lot of people posting on Facebook, saying 'I have had a car stolen from Heywood ' or Middleton or Bury.

"And these are decent cars, ranging from Golf GTDs to Range Rovers. A friend of mine has a BMW.

"He was in the cemetery, visiting a grave. As he was helping his mother out of the car, someone jumped in and stole the car.

"Luckily, they got the car back. It's just knocking me sick, seeing everybody’s prized possession going missing."

Additionally, Dean explained why the keyless car theft is worrying.

He continued: " I think a lot of people think that new technology in cars is fool-proof. But technology is hackable.

"A lot of cars now have stop-start technology, so they are keyless. Most people have their keys in their pocket and they just get out of their car without even thinking.

"So, it only takes one person to jump in that car and they can press the 'start' button, start the car and drive off.

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