Joy wrote; >>Is there any evidence as to whether those "smart keys" actually reduce = >>auto theft? Someone tried to "hot wire" the Dodge Caravan parked in front of our house (company car) a couple of years ago. They pried open the passenger side window and broke a bunch of plastic around the ignition lock. They were not able to start or steal the van so I guess the smart key worked. They did enough damage that I could not start the car with the correct key. The motor would turn over and fire but would not run. Good thing I had the Vanagon in the garage so I could take my wife to work. If I remember it cost $500 to $1000 to repair the Caravan. George '85 Westfalia |
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