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It is a convenience feature -- you don't have to fish your keys out of your pocket/handbag and press a button to unlock your car doors or to start the car. So l
by frankchn 8y ago
It is a convenience feature -- you don't have to fish your keys out of your pocket/handbag and press a button to unlock your car doors or to start the car. So long as you have the key somewhere on you (bag/handbag/pocket), you can unlock and start the car.
- mulmen 8y agoIt’s really pretty impressive too. I once tried (accidentally) to lock my key in the trunk of my car and it refused to close the latch.
- askvictor 8y agoIs getting your keys out of your bag or pocket really that hard? In comparison to the security risks? To think of it another way: before keyless entry was a thing - how many people were thinking 'damn I wish I didn't have to get these annoying keys out of my pocket?' To think of it yet another way: How many people buy the upgraded trim on their car mainly for the keyless entry? (Not having a go - genuinely curious)
- frankchn 8y agoLike with anything to do with security and convenience, there is always a trade off (longer passwords are more secure but harder to type, etc...). I don’t think this is a big enough security issue right now for car manufacturers and insurance companies to really do too much about. I used to have a car without this feature and it was sort of annoying for 5 seconds each time I have to unlock the car. I do get annoyed when I get a rental without this feature too. Additionally, this also helps when I am carrying bags or other large items with two hands. I can simply make a kicking motion at the bottom bumper of my car and the trunk will open automatically instead of me having to put the bags down and fish for my keys. I agree that it is minor and not a real deal-breaker, but it is a nice to have.