Are cars still being stolen without keys?

[CGJJ]

The Cosworth thread got me considering how much has changed with modern immobilisers etc.

Apparently most cars are stolen now by using the owners ignition keys after a house break in,or,the very common 'fishing'
through the letter box for the keys.This is apparently because modern security systems fitted by manufacturers are quite difficult
to crack.

Any PHers had their modern vehicles (lets say less than 10 years old) stolen without the thieves using their keys?

[kambites]

RHD BMWs certainly are.

[Accelebrate]

More than a few BMW ODB2 thefts in recent years.

[trashbat]

Lots have, but through a specific line of attack that ultimately does involve you "having the key".

You break in, and associate a blank key with the car using the diagnostic interface (OBD-II). It's ridiculous that this is available completely unprotected on a locked car, but there we are.

[scorchio]

Yeah you might want to add keyless entry audis to this aswell, it's truly getting out of hand

[BlackGT3]

Yes, A friends son had his 3 week old Seat stolen without the keys last week

[Tom8]

The main change I think has also been the change in in car entertainment with the built in systems. These stop chav scum spotting things they can nick and then deciding they've taken the risk so may as well nick the car for a joy ride as well. Cars used to be filled with CD's tapes, removable stereos so a whole treasure trove to be had.

[river_rat]

Friends Fiat 500 went without keys 6 weeks ago. Has never been found.

[baldy1926]

There are loads of fiat 500's being stolen in London. A few vw models are subject of thefts with no sign of entry. There are several gadgets that are being used to gain entry to vehicles.
The Bmw.s don't seem to be so popular now

[blongs]

There was someone on a motorhome forum I use had their Fiat Ducato (new shape) stolen without the keys a few weeks ago.

[Accelebrate]

Is there a security flaw with the 500?

[baldy1926]

Accelebrate said:

Is there a security flaw with the 500?

think there must be with the amount stolen in my area. Sometimes several in a day!