David777
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Following is an enlightening well written read updating what began being implementing 2 decades ago. I own an dirty, scratched, 2007 Subaru Forester with 245k miles. Subaru began installing effective metal transponder key plus fob engine immobilizers about 2003 so my vehicle does not have the earlier issues my 1996 Legacy did.
Someone stole my truck. I got a crash course on the wild black market for stolen cars
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/...h-course-on-the-wild-black-market-for-stolen-
But there are ways tech savvy thieves are still stealing vehicles:
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/engine-immobilizer-really-prevent-car-theft/
For instance, without even technology, a vehicle might be towed onto a flatbed truck but such complicated thefts are unlikely for old beaters. Since I sometimes park in remote locations for days, I do use a keyed brake lock that cannot be easily sawed off like steering wheel locks due to its hardened steel. The following youtube video does a good job of covering basic ways thieves might get around various modern theft prevention mechanisms:
Top 3 Ways Thieves Steal Cars
Someone stole my truck. I got a crash course on the wild black market for stolen cars
https://www.npr.org/sections/money/...h-course-on-the-wild-black-market-for-stolen-
But there are ways tech savvy thieves are still stealing vehicles:
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/engine-immobilizer-really-prevent-car-theft/
For instance, without even technology, a vehicle might be towed onto a flatbed truck but such complicated thefts are unlikely for old beaters. Since I sometimes park in remote locations for days, I do use a keyed brake lock that cannot be easily sawed off like steering wheel locks due to its hardened steel. The following youtube video does a good job of covering basic ways thieves might get around various modern theft prevention mechanisms:
Top 3 Ways Thieves Steal Cars