XC60 stolen from driveway

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by Crockers

I've just ordered a Faraday pouch as both our cars "keyless"''

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

[Crockers]

Wish I had room...Double garage used as massive store room lol.

[HamDenFede]

We really need more information on this matter. In my opinion we have two major issues related to the safety of our cars:
- The theft itself (how)?
- Why Volvo On Call completely fails in every aspects (no last info, no tracking nothing) in this specific situation?

My dealer told me specifically that On Call could not be retrofitted, because it was highly integrated into the heart of the car and the electric modules, and thus it was one of the best tracking and security solutions. That it can be completely neutralized in seconds just sounds wrong.

[Chief inspector]

Originally Posted by HamDenFede

We really need more information on this matter. In my opinion we have two major issues related to the safety of our cars:
- The theft itself (how)?
- Why Volvo On Call completely fails in every aspects (no last info, no tracking nothing) in this specific situation?

My dealer told me specifically that On Call could not be retrofitted, because it was highly integrated into the heart of the car and the electric modules, and thus it was one of the best tracking and security solutions. That it can be completely neutralized in seconds just sounds wrong.

- Assumed to be by amplification of the car-fob signal to simulate the key firstly being in the proximity of the door, then in the car interior. Done silently with no force.

- You need to be on this quickly, they will know where the module is and how to disable it, it probably didn’t happen on the drive, but beacuase the alarm wasn’t triggered it want tracked straight away. BMW and VAG make a poorer job of hiding and protecting the module and these are usually disabled within a minute of the drive away by the second man while the car is in motion. I’m not stating where these are, but its out there for thieves.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by GTA SOL

So sorry this has happened.

Also from a selfish point of view, I’m now worried about my insurance. I was told by my dealer that VOC has a tracker and when I set up my insurance I explained that i had VOC which included a tracker facility. If this is not actually the case I’m wondering if my insurance will be invalid in the case of any potential claim I might need to make.

with the track function you have to contact the on call centre by other means of course and they will talk with the police regarding the cars position , not much good if the car is in a container though . first case of a volvo being stolen like this , must be getting desirable …

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[MaDProFF]

I used to run trackers on my bikes, and cars, but tbh I stopped as it is expensive business, and the insurance reduction which once was not too bad is now like a few pounds which personally is taking the P###.

If you are lucky to have a tracker, and get the car back, it is not like the insurance company say well done and thanks, and you saved us £40k + they just up your premium next year.

[tricky13]

presume if you have the standard key on a MY19 XC60 where you have to press a button to unlock the car - this means it cant be taken in 1 of these style thefts where the key signal is duplicated?

[WhatNext?]

Originally Posted by Chief inspector

Sorry to hear this.

Frankly none of the OEM trackers are any use, the thieves have selected your car and will have done their homework, they know exactly how to nobble all factory fitted trackers as theyre all the same.

Volvo can track the vehicle in motion if you have a crime reference, or if it follows a received remote alarm.

I simply wouldn’t have another keyless entry vehicle, there just isnt enough security in the systems.

An Illy coffee tin sorts it,

Is that tried and tested (illy tin thing)?

[AB-UK]

I was told that Volvo On Call is supposed to be able to detect movement (geographic) of the car when the ignition is off, thus if it is nicked and put onto a trailer, they would note the movement, and contact me.

Years ago I informed them I would be going to Europe, and they would therefore see the car travelling whilst switched off - whilst on the ferry.
They just thanked me for letting them know, and they would make a note of it.

I believed - perhaps naively in retrospect - that I had a permanent tracker in my car.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by AB-UK

I was told that Volvo On Call is supposed to be able to detect movement (geographic) of the car when the ignition is off, thus if it is nicked and put onto a trailer, they would note the movement, and contact me.

Years ago I informed them I would be going to Europe, and they would therefore see the car travelling whilst switched off - whilst on the ferry.
They just thanked me for letting them know, and they would make a note of it.

I believed - perhaps naively in retrospect - that I had a permanent tracker in my car.

Just to make things more clear The oncall tracking is only activated when the alarm goes off , As far as the car is concerned The car is just being driven normally and has not been stolen because it has received the correct signal from the key .
I believe that once they turn the engine off on the car stolen this way they cannot start it again ..
I daresay volvo and other manufacturers are working hard on software to correct this deficiency .. Or at least warn existing owners to keep their keys well away from the front of the house ….