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Yes, I was making a joke, but I was also semi-serious. I personally wouldn't mind that the car unlocks based on the fob's proximity, but requires insertion of t
by nkrisc 8y ago
Yes, I was making a joke, but I was also semi-serious. I personally wouldn't mind that the car unlocks based on the fob's proximity, but requires insertion of the key for ignition. I currently drive a 2009 car with the usual key fob and my biggest issue with it is not having to insert it to start the car, but unlocking the doors while my hands are full. Once I'm seated in the driver's seat I'm not carrying anything and starting the car is no problem.
- jamescostian 8y ago> unlocks based on the fob's proximity Unfortunately, that would be vulnerable to theives unlocking your car and taking everything in it. For me, the biggest convenience of fobs is the ability to start the car and have AC on so that the car isn't burning/freezing when I get to it
- jjeaff 8y agoAnd this is probably a more common scenario than stealing the car.
- nkrisc 8y agoIf they're stealing your car like in this article, then that's already happening anyway. At least if it was unlock only and not ignition as well then you'd at least still have your car.
- ams6110 8y agoI never like to have the car running when I'm not in it. If it's low on oil, or overheating, etc there's nobody watching the gauges.
- godelski 8y agoDo you have an old car or are you a pilot?
- Swizec 8y agoMy problem with modern cars is that there’s no good place to put the keys. They’re uncomfy in my pocket when sitting down and I’m too warm for a jacket with pockets. The old ignition hole was the perfect solution. You had a dedicated spot for your keys, you always knew where they are, were unlikely to forget them in the car, and it also happened to start your engine. Perfect
- brewdad 8y agoI thought that's what the cup holder is for. Of course, this doesn't solve the forgetting the keys problem.
- reassembled 8y agoIn the movies they always leave a key behind the visor.
- enobrev 8y agoI use a caribiner and a belt loop. I think a bracelet would be a pretty great form factor for a key fob.
- topmonk 8y agoThen the thief could hide in the back, and rob you while you were driving down the interstate (ie. he could hold a knife to your throat and force you to drive to location that was hidden from public view). I don't know how realistic this is, but it is far more dire.
- nkrisc 8y agoWhich the theives in the article could have done anyway.
- topmonk 8y agoIf the objective is to steal your car, the thief is going to use the least risky way that he can come up with. If you take away his ability to do it without having you start the engine yourself, this is what he's left with.