Vin Number
02-04-2005 | 11:05 PM
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Re: Vin Number
"twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> new key on the spot.
Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
Now go try and get a key cut.
Did it work? No?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> new key on the spot.
Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
Now go try and get a key cut.
Did it work? No?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
02-04-2005 | 11:05 PM
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Re: Vin Number
"twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> new key on the spot.
Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
Now go try and get a key cut.
Did it work? No?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> new key on the spot.
Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
Now go try and get a key cut.
Did it work? No?
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
02-05-2005 | 12:07 AM
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Re: Vin Number
In article <Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17>,
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote:
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
> > Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> > thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> > new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
Much depends on how 'on the ball' that particular dealer is, and/or the
individual employee/s working there. Of course this kind of crap isn't
limited to Honda...
Theft rings with members working in dealerships isn't new news.
Erik
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote:
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
> > Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> > thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> > new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
Much depends on how 'on the ball' that particular dealer is, and/or the
individual employee/s working there. Of course this kind of crap isn't
limited to Honda...
Theft rings with members working in dealerships isn't new news.
Erik
02-05-2005 | 12:07 AM
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Re: Vin Number
In article <Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17>,
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote:
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
> > Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> > thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> > new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
Much depends on how 'on the ball' that particular dealer is, and/or the
individual employee/s working there. Of course this kind of crap isn't
limited to Honda...
Theft rings with members working in dealerships isn't new news.
Erik
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote:
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
> > Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
> > thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
> > new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
Much depends on how 'on the ball' that particular dealer is, and/or the
individual employee/s working there. Of course this kind of crap isn't
limited to Honda...
Theft rings with members working in dealerships isn't new news.
Erik
02-05-2005 | 08:37 AM
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Re: Vin Number
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter at the
same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and you stall.
Mike
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter at the
same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and you stall.
Mike
02-05-2005 | 08:37 AM
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Re: Vin Number
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter at the
same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and you stall.
Mike
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter at the
same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and you stall.
Mike
02-05-2005 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Vin Number
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in
news:QYOdnaZcSK6oUZnfRVn-jw@sedona.net:
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
>
Some dealers up here even want to see the original ownership when you bring
a car in for service for the first time.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:QYOdnaZcSK6oUZnfRVn-jw@sedona.net:
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
>
Some dealers up here even want to see the original ownership when you bring
a car in for service for the first time.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
02-05-2005 | 10:23 AM
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Re: Vin Number
"Michael Pardee" <michaeltnull@cybertrails.com> wrote in
news:QYOdnaZcSK6oUZnfRVn-jw@sedona.net:
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
>
Some dealers up here even want to see the original ownership when you bring
a car in for service for the first time.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:QYOdnaZcSK6oUZnfRVn-jw@sedona.net:
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
>
Some dealers up here even want to see the original ownership when you bring
a car in for service for the first time.
--
TeGGeR®
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
02-05-2005 | 10:26 AM
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Re: Vin Number
I said I read about it, ......didn't say I was going to try it, I didn't ask
how to disconnect the odometer, chill out!
Tom
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
how to disconnect the odometer, chill out!
Tom
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
02-05-2005 | 10:26 AM
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Re: Vin Number
I said I read about it, ......didn't say I was going to try it, I didn't ask
how to disconnect the odometer, chill out!
Tom
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
how to disconnect the odometer, chill out!
Tom
"TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>
>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut a
>> new key on the spot.
>
>
>
> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>
> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest strip
> mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't know you.
>
> Now go try and get a key cut.
>
> Did it work? No?
>
> --
> TeGGeR®
>
> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
02-05-2005 | 10:43 AM
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Re: Vin Number
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>
>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>> a new key on the spot.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>
>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>
>> Did it work? No?
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR®
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
> Mike
Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>
>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>> a new key on the spot.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>
>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>
>> Did it work? No?
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR®
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
> Mike
Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
02-05-2005 | 10:43 AM
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Re: Vin Number
Michael Pardee wrote:
> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>
>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>> a new key on the spot.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>
>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>
>> Did it work? No?
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR®
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
> Mike
Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>
>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>> a new key on the spot.
>>
>>
>>
>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>
>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>
>> Did it work? No?
>>
>> --
>> TeGGeR®
>>
>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>
> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
> you stall.
> Mike
Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
02-05-2005 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Vin Number
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Michael Pardee wrote:
>> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>>
>>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>>> a new key on the spot.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>>
>>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>>
>>> Did it work? No?
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR®
>>>
>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>
>> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
>> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
>> you stall.
>> Mike
>
> Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
>
The models with smart keys are a headache for the legitimate owner to get
copies for. Imagine a no-name trying to get one.
If a thief is bent on taking a specific car, enough to go to the trouble of
getting a key made, there are a lot of easier and more anonymous ways to
accomplish that. Of course, even the tow-truck thieves are susceptible to
Lo-Jack.
Mike
news:C8SdnTT7jMYQdJnfRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>>
>>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>>> a new key on the spot.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>>
>>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>>
>>> Did it work? No?
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR®
>>>
>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>
>> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
>> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
>> you stall.
>> Mike
>
> Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
>
The models with smart keys are a headache for the legitimate owner to get
copies for. Imagine a no-name trying to get one.
If a thief is bent on taking a specific car, enough to go to the trouble of
getting a key made, there are a lot of easier and more anonymous ways to
accomplish that. Of course, even the tow-truck thieves are susceptible to
Lo-Jack.
Mike
02-05-2005 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Vin Number
"L Alpert" <alpertl@xxgmail.com> wrote in message
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> Michael Pardee wrote:
>> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>>
>>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>>> a new key on the spot.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>>
>>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>>
>>> Did it work? No?
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR®
>>>
>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>
>> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
>> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
>> you stall.
>> Mike
>
> Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
>
The models with smart keys are a headache for the legitimate owner to get
copies for. Imagine a no-name trying to get one.
If a thief is bent on taking a specific car, enough to go to the trouble of
getting a key made, there are a lot of easier and more anonymous ways to
accomplish that. Of course, even the tow-truck thieves are susceptible to
Lo-Jack.
Mike
news:C8SdnTT7jMYQdJnfRVn-qA@comcast.com...
> Michael Pardee wrote:
>> "TeGGer®" <tegger@istop.c0m> wrote in message
>> news:Xns95F3EB4CDB9FDteggeratistop@207.14.113.17.. .
>>> "twfsa" <uksatw@qwest.net> wrote in news:%cXMd.26$53.18@lakeread07:
>>>
>>>> Read where its a good Idea to cover your vin number, as someone(
>>>> thief) could write it down and go to the dealer, and they would cut
>>>> a new key on the spot.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Tell ya what: Why don't _you_ try just that?
>>>
>>> Just pick out an Honda at random in the parking lot of the nearest
>>> strip mall. Write down the VIN and go to any dealer that doesn't
>>> know you. Now go try and get a key cut.
>>>
>>> Did it work? No?
>>>
>>> --
>>> TeGGeR®
>>>
>>> The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
>>> www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
>>
>> They get even more suspicious if you want a keyless entry transmitter
>> at the same time. The big red lights come on if they ask for ID and
>> you stall.
>> Mike
>
> Many of the models have the keyless entry embedded in the key.
>
The models with smart keys are a headache for the legitimate owner to get
copies for. Imagine a no-name trying to get one.
If a thief is bent on taking a specific car, enough to go to the trouble of
getting a key made, there are a lot of easier and more anonymous ways to
accomplish that. Of course, even the tow-truck thieves are susceptible to
Lo-Jack.
Mike