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Don't have details on that. When my neighbourhood got hit they stole the usual suspects - Toyota, Lexus, Range Rover and Acura. German cars parked outside are still here months later so they def pick on the ones easier to steal.
Over at Bimmerpost, a member documented how someone tried a relay attack to steal his car. Current BMW keyfobs don't broadcast unless they're moving. Hopefully Audi is doing something similar!
They will be back. Try blocking your car in with some old car if you have one. I'm assuming that you don't have a garage.
And he came back last night, this time the S5 was blocking the TLX. I had some good luck though, it just so happened someone on the sidewalk walking by looked over at him and the guy took off. Can't post the video but here's a screen cap. He's on the right side standing between the the S5 in the middle and the Type S to his right...
Man.. fucking assholes. I keep my car garaged at home but I might have to invest in one of those steering wheel locks for whenever I have to take it somewhere overnight.
Scary. You may want to disconnect your battery over night. Annoying but better than getting your car stolen. Drop Apple tag in the interior plastic somewhere where it can't be found.
And he came back last night, this time the S5 was blocking the TLX. I had some good luck though, it just so happened someone on the sidewalk walking by looked over at him and the guy took off. Can't post the video but here's a screen cap. He's on the right side standing between the the S5 in the middle and the Type S to his right...
Wow, that is scary. What is going on with the Type S being targeted so much these last few months? I saw a few Integra Type S on the road this week - they are probably next on the list :-(
Wow, that is scary. What is going on with the Type S being targeted so much these last few months? I saw a few Integra Type S on the road this week - they are probably next on the list :-(
ITS is probably safe because it has a built in security device: a manual transmission.
I might be wrong but the law is not strict. People get caught in car theft, and 2 days later, they are walking free on the street. So, low risk and high reward lol!
I might be wrong but the law is not strict. People get caught in car theft, and 2 days later, they are walking free on the street. So, low risk and high reward lol!
Yeah, if anyone watched that CBC piece, cops were saying thieves steal again almost immediately after leaving the courthouse. The market is lucrative and I'm still shocked by how easy it is to ship containers full of cars out of the country. There's more scrutiny at airports over nail clippers and gels than there is at these larger container ports! I still miss my Type S, but there is no point getting another one if it is so targeted :-(
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Yeah, if anyone watched that CBC piece, cops were saying thieves steal again almost immediately after leaving the courthouse. The market is lucrative and I'm still shocked by how easy it is to ship containers full of cars out of the country. There's more scrutiny at airports over nail clippers and gels than there is at these larger container ports! I still miss my Type S, but there is no point getting another one if it is so targeted :-(
Unless they're loading it into a flatbed, a hidden inline kill switch connected to the fuse pump relay or ignition coils will make quick work of any attempts to drive away with the car. Don't let the fear of theft prevent you from getting the car that you want.
If it makes you feel any better, it's way worse out here in California. In Oakland alone we had over 10K stolen cars between Jan and Sep. That's more than Toronto had all of last year, with a population that's like 1/8th the size.
Unless they're loading it into a flatbed, a hidden inline kill switch connected to the fuse pump relay or ignition coils will make quick work of any attempts to drive away with the car. Don't let the fear of theft prevent you from getting the car that you want.
If it makes you feel any better, it's way worse out here in California. In Oakland alone we had over 10K stolen cars between Jan and Sep. That's more than Toronto had all of last year, with a population that's like 1/8th the size.
Easy to say until it happens to you. I considered replacing my Type S but don't want to go through the hassle again dealing with insurance and Police and you apsolutely feel violated when they jack your car. They are targeted because Honda/Acura system is a joke and easily hacked. You can't leave this thing anywhere in Greater Toronto Area....
Easy to say until it happens to you. I considered replacing my Type S but don't want to go through the hassle again dealing with insurance and Police and you apsolutely feel violated when they jack your car. They are targeted because Honda/Acura system is a joke and easily hacked. You can't leave this thing anywhere in Greater Toronto Area....
And as I said, a kill switch would prevent them from taking your car. Do you have something against doing that? It's very easy to do and costs $15. It's non-invasive, and easy to remove. As I've said, I put them in all my cars to prevent someone from taking it even if they have my keys (carjacking, muggings, etc.).
All I'm saying is that rather than settling for a different car that you don't like as much, you can still get the car you want and address the issue of theft.
Unless they're loading it into a flatbed, a hidden inline kill switch connected to the fuse pump relay or ignition coils will make quick work of any attempts to drive away with the car. Don't let the fear of theft prevent you from getting the car that you want.
If it makes you feel any better, it's way worse out here in California. In Oakland alone we had over 10K stolen cars between Jan and Sep. That's more than Toronto had all of last year, with a population that's like 1/8th the size.
It's actually getting worse than that because in some cases now thieves are smashing windows to get inside the home, take keys, and then drive off with the vehicle. It's slightly better than being jacked at gunpoint, but nothing will deter these guys if they want a particular model.
There have been close to 10K thefts in Toronto this year. Sad, terrifying, and infuriating all at once.
Easy to say until it happens to you. I considered replacing my Type S but don't want to go through the hassle again dealing with insurance and Police and you apsolutely feel violated when they jack your car. They are targeted because Honda/Acura system is a joke and easily hacked. You can't leave this thing anywhere in Greater Toronto Area....
That's exactly my feeling, violated that criminals take the vehicle you worked so hard to purchase, and in my case only enjoyed for a few months! The post theft activities with insurance, police, rental car companies, was so also time consuming
That's exactly my feeling, violated that criminals take the vehicle you worked so hard to purchase, and in my case only enjoyed for a few months! The post theft activities with insurance, police, rental car companies, was so also time consuming
Sounds to me like Canadian authorities need to heavily investigate these shipping ports as there has to be involvement there.
It's actually getting worse than that because in some cases now thieves are smashing windows to get inside the home, take keys, and then drive off with the vehicle. It's slightly better than being jacked at gunpoint, but nothing will deter these guys if they want a particular model.
There have been close to 10K thefts in Toronto this year. Sad, terrifying, and infuriating all at once.
My key fob is one that sleeps, but in the spirit of belt and suspenders I keep it in a faraday box.
If they smash a window and enter the house I have two readily available kill switches: a 9mm M9 and a Walther PP .380.
And he came back last night, this time the S5 was blocking the TLX. I had some good luck though, it just so happened someone on the sidewalk walking by looked over at him and the guy took off. Can't post the video but here's a screen cap. He's on the right side standing between the the S5 in the middle and the Type S to his right...
And he came back for a third time, this time by car. A floodlight went on and he took off right away.
Had my 21 TLX tech SH-AWD stolen end of Jan 2024, right in front of my home, South Florida. As if they had my key fob in their pocket. According to the local detective, they have a device which scans the car, and matches the code generator. Once captured, they're in and drive away. This is too easy, and most definitely a false sense of security and an absolute lie from Acura/ Honda. Acura link was of no help in locating the vehicle, as well. Worthless security. One would think that the company would do something to to improve the security for its customers, especially a loyal 23 year customer. Yes folks, I'm a loyal one brand car driver. Now what do I do? The club is simply a deterrent, but even those can be cracked open. I am looking for anyone who is a member of a class action lawsuit against Honda / Acura, or any recommendations, as this is a major fault of a company who is selling luxury and advanced tech, which seems to leave its customers as crime victims, with insurance claims. Terrible. If anyone knows of a law firm handling a class action for this matter, please respond. Thank you.
Had my 21 TLX tech SH-AWD stolen end of Jan 2024, right in front of my home, South Florida. As if they had my key fob in their pocket. According to the local detective, they have a device which scans the car, and matches the code generator. Once captured, they're in and drive away. This is too easy, and most definitely a false sense of security and an absolute lie from Acura/ Honda. Acura link was of no help in locating the vehicle, as well. Worthless security. One would think that the company would do something to to improve the security for its customers, especially a loyal 23 year customer. Yes folks, I'm a loyal one brand car driver. Now what do I do? The club is simply a deterrent, but even those can be cracked open. I am looking for anyone who is a member of a class action lawsuit against Honda / Acura, or any recommendations, as this is a major fault of a company who is selling luxury and advanced tech, which seems to leave its customers as crime victims, with insurance claims. Terrible. If anyone knows of a law firm handling a class action for this matter, please respond. Thank you.
This is probably too late, but a hidden kill switch is much more effective than a club. All you need to do is run a toggle to the starter, ignition coils, fuel pump, etc. fuse and unless the thieves know where that switch is, they won't be going anywhere in the car.
Had my 21 TLX tech SH-AWD stolen end of Jan 2024, right in front of my home, South Florida. As if they had my key fob in their pocket. According to the local detective, they have a device which scans the car, and matches the code generator. Once captured, they're in and drive away. This is too easy, and most definitely a false sense of security and an absolute lie from Acura/ Honda. Acura link was of no help in locating the vehicle, as well. Worthless security. One would think that the company would do something to to improve the security for its customers, especially a loyal 23 year customer. Yes folks, I'm a loyal one brand car driver. Now what do I do? The club is simply a deterrent, but even those can be cracked open. I am looking for anyone who is a member of a class action lawsuit against Honda / Acura, or any recommendations, as this is a major fault of a company who is selling luxury and advanced tech, which seems to leave its customers as crime victims, with insurance claims. Terrible. If anyone knows of a law firm handling a class action for this matter, please respond. Thank you.
I get that your situation sucks, but what exactly is the "absolute lie from Acura/Honda?" If you desire more advanced security than your car has, maybe you should have bought a car with more advanced security. Your car is 3-4 years old, which means the tech inside is 5-6 years old. That's a long time for thieves to advance their techniques while your car remains with 2019 technology. It's not like the Kia/Hyundai issue where they excluded a very basic, decades-old theft deterrent from their cars in the name of cost cutting, allowing the cars to be started by anyone with a screwdriver and a thumb drive. This is a case of a thief using advanced and sophisticated techniques which would allow them to steal many, many different makes and models. Maybe direct your anger at the thieves instead of a car company? Or install a more advanced security system or dashcams? Or keep your key fobs in a faraday cage?
Now, if you were already a paying subscriber to the AcuraLink "Remote" package, of which an advertised feature is "stolen vehicle locator," and they did not help you locate your stolen vehicle, that is certainly cause for anger with Acura. Otherwise, I don't get it...
I get that your situation sucks, but what exactly is the "absolute lie from Acura/Honda?" If you desire more advanced security than your car has, maybe you should have bought a car with more advanced security. Your car is 3-4 years old, which means the tech inside is 5-6 years old. That's a long time for thieves to advance their techniques while your car remains with 2019 technology. It's not like the Kia/Hyundai issue where they excluded a very basic, decades-old theft deterrent from their cars in the name of cost cutting, allowing the cars to be started by anyone with a screwdriver and a thumb drive. This is a case of a thief using advanced and sophisticated techniques which would allow them to steal many, many different makes and models. Maybe direct your anger at the thieves instead of a car company? Or install a more advanced security system or dashcams? Or keep your key fobs in a faraday cage?
Now, if you were already a paying subscriber to the AcuraLink "Remote" package, of which an advertised feature is "stolen vehicle locator," and they did not help you locate your stolen vehicle, that is certainly cause for anger with Acura. Otherwise, I don't get it...
Curious if you feel a "premium" brand like Acura should have better than mass market technology in their keyfob?
Curious if you feel a "premium" brand like Acura should have better than mass market technology in their keyfob?
Of course I do. I never claimed that Acura couldn't improve or that it provides the best possible theft prevention. But I also don't think they're at fault for providing sub-par or below average theft prevention for the time, like Hyundai/Kia was. I also don't think they lied to or misled their customers in any way regarding theft prevention. Anyone who's interested and motivated can read about the built-in security features of their vehicle and augment them if they want to or purchase a different vehicle with more advanced tech. I just think it's silly to try to sue manufacturer because a product you bought doesn't have a feature you want when it never claimed to have that feature in the first place. You knew, or should have known, what you were getting...
If Acura doesn't improve their theft prevention to counter the advancing theft techniques, then shame on them. But they're not forcing anyone to buy their cars...
Sorry about your loss, but this would be a loser lawsuit. Generally (and absent an egregious omission like Hyundai/Kia), no company is going to be held liable for failure to remain one step ahead of thieves using cutting edge electronic devices (that they shouldn't have been able to procure in the first place) to steal cars.
It's not clear from your description why the Acuralink "find my car" feature is not working, and that may be a different issue, but is not the cause of your vehicle being stolen.
Maybe you should look to sue the companies that are evidently making available to almost anyone a sophisticated electronic device that allows them to overcome the key/security features of virtually any car.
I don't understand how this kind of crap happens, but in the old days, companies generally were not allowed to sell key-making machines to anyone, just those who were licensed locksmiths.
