What Should You Check Before Buying a Keyless Entry Car?
Has anyone bought a used car with keyless entry recently? I found one last weekend, and the seller demonstrated the start button, but I forgot to ask how the key fob security actually works. What should I look at before making an offer?
A friend bought a second-hand model last spring, and we spent an afternoon looking through its settings together. We found out that some security options were disabled by default. I'd also ask whether both original keys are included, if missing keys have been erased from the system, and whether the manufacturer offers software updates for the locking system. For anyone researching electronic car theft methods and signal protection, this explanation of the code grabber device provides some useful background. During a test drive, I'd try every door handle, the boot release and the emergency key. A proper inspection at a dealership or independent specialist is worth arranging too.