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This is normally handled at the dealer level. Both because the dealer is the point of contact for the customer but also for speed and scalability. So, somehow
by mbreese 5y ago
This is normally handled at the dealer level. Both because the dealer is the point of contact for the customer but also for speed and scalability.
So, somehow dealers need the ability to reset keys. This means there are devices are kind that can do this. And with a device at every dealer, a few going missing isn’t going to uncommon.
But, to me, this is the more interesting device. Using trackers (Apple or tile or whatever) isn’t what is making this possible. They might make it easier to find a target car when it’s more secluded, but a tracker isn’t the primary tech that makes the theft possible.
- jack_pp 5y agoI think he meant the dealer can give you a new copy of your old key, then you wouldn't need to reset the car.
- mbreese 5y agoBut the dealer doesn’t have a stock of duplicate keys. That would be even worse! They might be able to lookup the key codes from the manufacturer to be able to either (a) fabricate a physical key and/or (b) program a new key fob. This would make more sense because then, at least, the manufacturer would have a record of who requested the information. And if a car was stolen, they’d know who to go back to. Also, the manufacturer would know of a particular dealer was making too many requests that something could be fishy.