Anti-Theft Key System Defeated in 30 Sec.

[stevec5000]

Did you think that key with a chip that disables the engine would protect your car? Now car thieves have a box that can program a blank key in 30 seconds then they can just drive the car away! It's really popular for stealing BMW's in Europe where the anti-theft system is useless now.
I thought my car was safe from being stolen but I guess not. I don't know what the solution is, The Club maybe?
Check out these videos on Youtube:
Stolen BMW 1M - YouTube
BMW Key programming - YouTube
start bmw without key in 10 seconds - YouTube

 

[Ilovemy97Limited]

I'm glad mine requires a good ol' fashion metal key

 

[stevec5000]

I'm glad mine requires a good ol' fashion metal key

Since all they need is a book of codes and a hand held key cutter that won't slow them down very much.

 

[illzoni]

More reason to drive a POS. ;-)

 

[Mark86]

Great, makes me feel great that I just leased a bimmer! Hope mine doesn't grow legs and disappear. It is scary to see such how sloppy a technologically advanced company can be.

 

[Cali4Runnea]

Thank goodness I don't own a beamer! I'll stick with the old fashion key thing for awhile longer =)