How easy it is to steal your car

[von_zoom]

I just read this. You be the judge.

VIN NUMBER - WARNING

Here is INFO worth the price of your car....

WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT?
The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or vehicle,write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.

I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called Chrysler-Dodge and pretended I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.


The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #, and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car.

He doesn't have to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention to himself. All he has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key and off he goes to a local chop
shop with your vehicle.

You don't believe it?

It IS that EASY.

To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some dark tape (electrical tape, duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Number Metal Label located on the dashboard.

By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you CAN cover it so it can't be viewed through the windshield by a car thief.

vz

[gblansten]

I would try to iron out the problems before I would let someone steel my car.

[1sikbmr]

Originally Posted by gblansten

I would try to iron out the problems before I would let someone steel my car.

hahahahahahahahahahaha

OP: it's steal but any who. The vehicle registration is needed in order for the keys to be made. without that you have nothing. Proof of ownership my man.

[jqsmooth]

Originally Posted by gblansten

I would try to iron out the problems before I would let someone steel my car.

Hilarious!!!

[mahmud///M]

Originally Posted by gblansten

I would try to iron out the problems before I would let someone steel my car.

LOL

[bsiciliano]

Originally Posted by gblansten

I would try to iron out the problems before I would let someone steel my car.

Awesome!

[mahmud///M]

OP, I don't think it's that easy man. If that's the case, tomorrow morning I'll go to a range rover dealership and get keys to every truck they have. I'm sure thieves have thought of that, but they can't just walk in and get keys

[dom55]

I don't know about any other car brands but I couldn't buy a new key for my old 330i without showing ID and the cars registration. The name on the ID had to match the name on the registration.

The dealer will not sell you a key to a BMW without showing matching ID and registration.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

There was a video about this awhile ago. It was pretty cool to see the tech thieves use.

[Legion5]

BMW's require the vin and proof of ownership

[DDS2015]

They did this in "gone in 60 seconds" with those 3 Mercedes. That movie came out in 2000.

I'm sure that this has happened, but I'd say it'd be more difficult than just going and getting a new key.

[disapr]

The ladies are dirty. Walk away. The ladies are dirty!

[Titanium Silver]

Originally Posted by gblansten

I would try to iron out the problems before I would let someone steel my car.

Baaahahahaha!

[Miami M3]

Originally Posted by disapr

The ladies are dirty. Walk away. The ladies are dirty!

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

For what it's worth, You need to show Photo ID by BMW rules before they can make you a new key and they ask you for Photo ID. They won't fulfill the order of a new key until you A.) Fax them a copy of the car holders License or B.) Get them to come in C.) Prove you live with said person by matching your home address or the address they have on record. They also ask you to confirm your monthly payments so they make sure it's you.

This is what I was told as I recently had to get a new key.

[1sikbmr]

Originally Posted by disapr

The ladies are dirty. Walk away. The ladies are dirty!

this thread is killing me!

[J!M]

I had an Integra Type R that was stolen right out of my work parking lot. When they found it in a chop shop, the thieves had made a key for my car. (which led into a 3 month investigation of how I somehow tried to steal my own car)

Eventually the insurance company tracked down a company that would get you a key for any car if you gave them a VIN.

Jim

[disapr]

Honestly guys, what you need to look out for are tow trucks.. No one questions a tow truck and in most cases they are smooth enough to grab the wheels and not even trip the alarms. Car = Gone.

[Gearhead999s]

Around here you cannot get keys cut if you do not have the orginal ownership & drivers licence.If it is leased they will also want a letter of authorization from the leasing company.A VIN is not good enough to get keys at most dealerships that I know of.

[-=Hot|Ice=-]

Originally Posted by Gearhead999s

Around here you cannot get keys cut if you do not have the orginal ownership & drivers licence.If it is leased they will also want a letter of authorization from the leasing company.A VIN is not good enough to get keys at most dealerships that I know of.

[M3PO]

Originally Posted by disapr

Honestly guys, what you need to look out for are tow trucks.. No one questions a tow truck and in most cases they are smooth enough to grab the wheels and not even trip the alarms. Car = Gone.

IIRC, a lot of Audis have tilt sensors that set off the alarm if it is armed and the car surpasses a certain angle.

[disapr]

Originally Posted by M3PO

IIRC, a lot of Audis have tilt sensors that set off the alarm if it is armed and the car surpasses a certain angle.

My M3 has that too but keep in mind these guys back up, lift the car and roll away pretty quick so it doesn't really matter if it goes off. I've had my cars towed away at apartments in the time it takes you to walk in and pick someone up.. Total BS but like I said, no one questions it and it doesn't have to be for legal reasons.