XC60 stolen from driveway

[AB-UK]

The option to set up a pin code on the Sensus screen wouldn't need a phone connection, so it seems a simple additional security step.

[ergonomist]

I like morgano's idea of an option within Sensus to require an additional PIN - a bit like a Valet setting. Agree that reliance on a smartphone might be frustrating on occasion. The idea of disabling the car if the key is out-of-range would need careful implementation - you don't want your car suddenly shutting down if the key becomes screened for some reason (especially if it happens just as you turn across the path of an oncoming artic...). Better might be for the car to go into limp-mode and be restricted to slow speed with hazards on, or something.

[Lexman8]

Originally Posted by AB-UK

The option to set up a pin code on the Sensus screen wouldn't need a phone connection, so it seems a simple additional security step.

Agreed. This would be a simple and effective solution, particularly as a PIN-code entry screen is already present in Sensus for the Private Locking function. (It locks out after 3 unsuccessful attempts then needs a PUK code to reset it.)

[Director76]

Originally Posted by Lexman8

Agreed. This would be a simple and effective solution, particularly as a PIN-code entry screen is already present in Sensus for the Private Locking function. (It locks out after 3 unsuccessful attempts then needs a PUK code to reset it.)

I had a factory installed PIN pad on my 1995 Peugeot 306 XSi back in the day!!

Ahead of its time!

[id5]

As posted on the thread before 3rd pin systems are already available but you will find that most of the solutions are already patented and that means Volvo would have to pay to use someone else’s solution. The patent holder will also have to allow them to use it, many are other car companies that would rather see their competitors cars stolen and watch their own sales improve.

[steve99uk]

Originally Posted by id5

As posted on the thread before 3rd pin systems are already available but you will find that most of the solutions are already patented and that means Volvo would have to pay to use someone else’s solution. The patent holder will also have to allow them to use it, many are other car companies that would rather see their competitors cars stolen and watch their own sales improve.

They could put it as another paid for option rather like iPhone/Android integration is?

[tangey]

Originally Posted by simonjedrake

I feel fortunate that I always park my Volvo inside a securely locked brick built garage, and never left on my driveway overnight.

And yet some insurers see this as an increased risk as once in the garage the "perps" have more time to get up to no good without being seen in the open.

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by tangey

And yet some insurers see this as an increased risk as once in the garage the "perps" have more time to get up to no good without being seen in the open.

Strange as I always believed that Insurers gave additional discount if your car was parked overnight in a locked garage v being left outside in full view of "perps"!

[AB-UK]

Originally Posted by tangey

And yet some insurers see this as an increased risk as once in the garage the "perps" have more time to get up to no good without being seen in the open.

Do you have the data to validate this statement?
I'd like to know which insurers think this way.

[Bendolfc]

Admiral certainly did when I was running through options, parked in garage saw a rise in premium. Likely due to claims from people who have scrapes getting into ever tighter garages.