vehicle security

Had a potential incident today thankfully averted by the automatic door lock feature. Not an attempted car-jacking, mind you. Parked up at the local shops and a young woman skipped up to the car and tugged on the back handle. Luckily for her it did not open because our dog does not like...

Quite often I don't bother locking the car after I get out (we have a private drive on a quiet road). I take the key with me inside, which is out of range of the car. A few days ago I did this in the evening, then went outside again for something about 20 minutes later to find that my headlights...

I’m concerned about relay attacks where thieves can use the keyless fob in my pocket to drive away the new car. It is an S5 Trophy. I’m perfectly happy just to press a button on the key fob to open the car. I really don’t need keyless. Is there any way just to turn that functionality off and...

Maybe a technical fault or maybe a deliberate act but a reminder that all connected cars are vulnerable to interference and malfunction https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/porsche-russia-satellite-disabled-vts-b2880139.html

It looks like from 2028 EV drivers are going to be paying 3p per mile on top of road tax. They say it's to fill the alleged black hole and to even up the amount EV drivers pay for using the road compared to ICE vehicles. Once again the government after encouraging drivers to buy one sort of...

Came home in daylight, walked off forgetting to lock car. Later when darkness fell had a neighbour call to say my headlights etc were on. The auto headlight feature had turned them on ! Popped back and locked car. Surprised as I had assumed if you left the car i.e out of keyfob range it would...