Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 00:58:06 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamanytime.co.uk> Subject: Re: Automatically locking doors?
KeithG wrote: > > Chill, Bob. I don't think they meant it as a slam. If so, it is best to let > it go. Most cars in Europe do not (used to not) come with keyless entry. > Without keyless entry, this is impossible (automatic actuation). Power locks > for a long time meant that the driver's door lock actuated the rest of the > locks on the car and there was not a motor there. > > KeithG Driving around London these days, the doors needs to be locked. Since modern cars are more difficult to steel without keys, thieves have resorted to car jacking, and often with associated violence. Yes, we have also cars with keyless entry. I've heard that the coded radio signal can be scanned by savvy thieves and played back. My car has old fashioned door keys, but also steering lock, immobiliser, steering wheel cover lock, gear and handbrake lock. Still, all this is just for buying time. Johannes