XC60 stolen from driveway

[steve99uk]

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.

Yes this is very worrying. I just called VOC again and they tried to initiate a trace of the car but it comes up with no position found. Appears that the VOC Tracker is like a chocolate teapot - not fit for purpose as it can get blocked/disabled very quickly. They could offer no additional help at all.

[MaDProFF]

I assume that they started the car using a transmitter off your key that was close enough for them to get a signal, they drove the car down the road and then loaded it into something that would probably shield the gps signal, (I thought there was a sim in the car as well that could be tracked)

Once they turn the ignition off, they cannot start it again with out a key fob?

VOC does track the car and also show a journey between 2 points on a map it has covered, but I guess only when the ignition is on and moving to the point it is turned off again. (assuming you have activated it on the VOC App)

I bet there is a way to track it somehow, it certainly would be interesting to know how they have avoided it so far, unless the car has had parts removed while in transit.

Keep at it, at Police, and Volvo. Good Luck, and let us know if any news.

Regarding Faraday Pouches, if you leave key fob in the pouch does it still work as long as you are next to the car, and it is in your pocket and you can drive, suppose I am answering my own ? it would be pointless if it was so once in the pouch it completely blocks the signal???? thus annoying getting the fob in and out of the faraday pouch every time.

[simonjedrake]

Originally Posted by steve99uk

Yes this is very worrying. I just called VOC again and they tried to initiate a trace of the car but it comes up with no position found. Appears that the VOC Tracker is like a chocolate teapot - not fit for purpose as it can get blocked/disabled very quickly. They could offer no additional help at all.

Very sorry to hear about this loss................
Couple of questions that may help us all.
1. Am I correct is saying that your VOC app did not show the cars "Last Trip" with its final destination?
2. As the car was stolen with no break-in, do you believe that the thieves managed to hook up to your keys stored inside the house, if so where they just inside the door?

[WhatNext?]

First of all, sorry for your loss, hope this gets sorted soon.

But this is quite worrying, as I also have my car as having tracker on my insurance

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[MaDProFF]

Originally Posted by Bloke69

First of all, sorry for your loss, hope this gets sorted soon.

But this is quite worrying, as I also have my car as having tracker on my insurance

Volvo UK Claim

Ironic that post was posted or updated a few days ago too

[MOzS90]

Originally Posted by techwatcher

If you have keyless entry it is definitely worth investing in a Faraday pouch - £7 or so online. This mitigates the risk of the so-called 'relay attack'.

A metal tin will help but due to the physics involved won't be quite as effective as a Faraday pouch.

Does it work?? I assume you’ve tried to get into your car with the key in the pouch??

Just read MadProf’s post. Surely better than having the car stolen??

[techwatcher]

Originally Posted by MaDProFF

Regarding Faraday Pouches, if you leave key fob in the pouch does it still work as long as you are next to the car, and it is in your pocket and you can drive, suppose I am answering my own ? it would be pointless if it was so once in the pouch it completely blocks the signal???? thus annoying getting the fob in and out of the faraday pouch every time.

The pouch blocks the signal completely. You can place the pouch on the door and the car won't open.

It's slightly inconvenient getting the fob in and out of the pouch each time but it does completely mitigate the risk of the relay attack.

[MaDProFF]

The only thing I do make sure is when driving my car, I have key fob in my pocket, and always tell myself if I get jacked turn off engine get out and run, they cannot re start the car.

[Philip Fisher]

On the video did you see any evidence of them carrying an aerial or any kit like that?

Do you have all 3 keys in your possession? Do you have remote unlock on your phone enabled, anr if your phone in your possession?

My keys are kept in a tight fitting tin box at night, but we are all only assuming that this is how they stole the car.

[XCeed]

My sympathies with the OP. I hang my fobs on the inside of a kitchen cabinet door that I have double lined with tinfoil.