How I protect my 2019 C43 AMG from being stolen. MUST SEE!
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Hi guys! I hope you are all having a great week.
In this video we talk about modern car theft. The modern car thief is smarter than every and cars are now stolen all the time using a digital method which allows the thief to steal your car by extending and cloning the signal of your key fob. Scary stuff!
But fear not there is a really simple easy and cheap way to completly protect yourself from this method.
This is a must have for everyone that owns a modern expensive car. It's so simple but so effective.
Here's the amazon link to the pouch that I demo here in this video.
amzn.to/32XjX02
Keep your babies safe guys :)
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My neighbour had a top range BMW. Few months back, three car theives at 2AM tried to scan his keys but failed as he had a security pouch for keys. He saw the thieves and they raced away. Only last week, he washed his car at 7PM on Sat, then went inside for family dinner. They came back, did the same thing and stole the BMW as he forgot to use the key pouch. The theft was caught on house video and they used two scanners. One stood by the front door and the other by the car to start it once code was stolen. Time for theft...less than 5 seconds.
For the best security, spend £500 on a decent immobilser. Without entering your special PIN code, there is no way a theft can occur unles it is towed away.
Maaaaan i just got mine (2021 c43) delivered and recently had my 30th birthday, know exactly what you mean when you say the car means a lot to you and i can understand the hard work put in to achieve this.
A few people have pointed out that there's a great deadlock feature in this car if you double click the key fob for extra security. Very handy feature for further protection against digital theft. Thanks guys! :)
ABAUTO According to my local Mercedes Dealer, it’s not a ‘deadlock’ feature, double clicking the key fob stops the key transmitting a signal (which appears to render the faraday pouch pointless for the C-Class 2019 spec).... I have tested their point by double clicking my spare key, starting the car with the main key, getting out whilst the car is running, double clicking the main key to stop transmitting (car can’t lock via key fob if engine is running), and hey presto, after I got back in, the car could not detect a key!!!
You can stop the C-Class 2019 spec key fob transmitting a signal by double clicking the fob. Once you click it again to open the car, it will start transmitting again as normal so you can start the car!
I've heard of active RF signals (pressing buttons on the FOB) being captured by hacking tools that could potentially be used to decode and replay to unlock and start a vehicle. Some vehicle systems are susceptible to this, though not all. I wonder if double pressing the lock and inadvertently transmitting a signal would allow such systems to capture the signal and hack cars that have this key FOB safety feature.
That's why a faraday bag may still be useful. Also, make sure to test your faraday bag regularly. Those have been known to fail over time. It happened to mine.
Plus, you can also make your own faraday bag (ua-cam.com/video/jfSe-xyQQzg/v-deo.html) or pocket faraday box (ua-cam.com/video/z-MtqgfN5ng/v-deo.html) to use as I show in our videos.
Frakking, the Mercedes wireless signal is encrypted. The thief’s don’t copy the Mercedes signal as they can’t actually read what is transmitted, instead they just boost the encrypted signal from the key to the car. Plus the code that is transmitted is changed every time the key is used, the previously transmitted code will not work again. So even if the code was read during transmission it would only work that one time.
@@KennethVanWieII There are ways to capture signals and use them to unlock and start a vehicle. Because of the way some of these systems, in some makes of vehicles, are implemented they are susceptible to this.
Checkout our video: ua-cam.com/video/rv1EOCbQde4/v-deo.html
If you hit the lock key on the key fob twice it disengages the keyless feature, even if you have the key fob it won’t let you open the door until you hit unlock on the key fob.
The problem with pouches is that they become ineffective after some use. The process of putting the key in & retrieving seems to rub or wear down the material. I've tried 3 x different pouches and all stopped blocking the signal. I now use a metal sandwich tin + I also double click my Merc key to disable keyless entry + I am now using a steering wheel lock.
This was my plan. Blocking box and steering wheel lock.
Keyless entry is one of the most stupid inventions that has created a giant security hole. I don't carry a faraday bag. It's an inconvenience. I simply brought my car to the dealer and told them to turn off the keyless entry/keyless ignition features. They charged me $200, but it's worth it to me. I still can use my remote to lock and unlock the door. As long as I put my keyfob near the push button, the car can start when I push the button.
Here are additional security measures I would recommend:
1. Get a hiddlen kill switch.
2. Get an OBD port lock. Hide the OBD port. Then install a fake OBD port in its place. If you don't want to do all that, just remove the OBD port fuse.
3. Hide a tracker of some kind. An Apple Airtag with the speaker removed would work.
Thank you so much! I can soo relate to that last part! This was so hopeful !
Technology, and then we blem the company, while they provided already everything.
😄😄😀😀👍👍👍👍
I’m not an expert on none of this stuff like stealing cars but something inside me tells me that someone’s a able to steal your brand new Mercedes it’s most likely inside job or you’re in on it . or both you’re in on it and it inside job.
You were on 499 likes 👍🏻 so it would have been rude not too
Great vid
Thanks! :D
Get a Ghost immobiliser fitted for added security
Ghost is great. I have it on my CLA45s, I made a fun video here where I gave my wife the keys without her knowing and filmed her trying to start the car to see how secure it is. Here's the video: ua-cam.com/video/lT-MnfIrqGs/v-deo.html
The new Mercedes fobs are supposed to turn off after 5 minutes if they're left stationary. Not sure how effective that is. Had a few creepers on scooters pulling into my drive, stopping, and staring at my 70 plate in the last few days, and I've become paranoid, so I appreciate the advice. I'm going to pick up a pouch just in case. I might get an old fashioned steering wheel lock, too.
Hey mate, I think getting the pouch is a good call. You can never be too cautious. At least with the pouch you know your keys are secure. Hope it was just a scare and nothing happens. Take care and enjoy your car.
👍🏾🍷Thanks 4 sharing Brotha
Loving this...thank you! xxx
Thanks for the information 👌👌
Your welcome! :)
You should also get wheel bolt locks
Good call :) luckily mine came delivered with these but it's always worth checking you have them.
In 2-4 months please update us on your signal blocking pouch. The stitching will come loose and expose a slight hole in the pouch and the signal will no longer be blocked
Signal boosting was a massively popular way to steal a car but recently thieves are snapping door locks to get the keys. You also would need a good anti snap lock. I am surprised at how many people own £50/60k cars but don’t spend £20 on a lock that will save a thief entering their house
The ultimate combination is ,
1. AW Ghost immobiliser
2. Signal blocker device
3. Disklok
In that order. Also when you lock your car press the lock button on your key in quick succession and the red light on your fob will remain on for 2-4 seconds - this disables comfort access. Then another trick is to remove/ pull the stop start button by pulling it out the ignition - a UA-cam video will show you how to do this. Then you will have to use the key to start the car. Keep the stop start button button safe
Epic UA-cam channel btw 👍🏽 keep the content coming
Thanks mate and thank you for your detailed post with all the information. Hopefully this video along with the helpful comments will help protect a few peoples cars :)
Thank you
Did you end up doing a video on how far you can drive without the key being detected? I'd be very interested to see. Too lazy to do it myself haha
Yep! ua-cam.com/video/MLslE75CUNA/v-deo.html
Good old fashioned steering wheel lock helps too.
We got 16 thiefs watching this, who dislikes this really? greate video man
*Dislikes are from who played GTA for a long time.*
Good job as usual
Thanks for this!
No problem! Always happy to help keep more cars on driveways safe :)
I got two of them but none of them works
Hey man, great video! At this point you are one of my fav vloggers! Of course I’m biased as I have a c43 as well in the same color lol!
But seriously, good stuff and I always look forward to what you are going to do next! Best of luck in the growth of your channel!
Thanks mate really nice to hear comments like that :) Happy driving in your C43 :D
Use a steering wheel lock?
Id generally just convert these new motors to key again if i had the money, i dont see the point in these wireless keys just a lazy useless accessory
A steering lock also for extra protection
I have a newer video with 5 great ways to protect your car now too ua-cam.com/video/Vk_wvr8BmTw/v-deo.html
@@ABAUTOAMG just watched it thanks I have the same steering lock as the pic in the video it's the easiest 1 and the best I've used.
No it ain't, it'll be cut off in less than 20 sec
@@i.d.6492 not a good 1 lad
Thank you I have a S400dL 2019
You are welcome, enjoy your S400 :)
@@ABAUTOAMG thank you so much you to
If you wrap your key-fob it tin foil, would that help prevent theft ?.
In theory yep! I hear this works. You could always give it a test and see if the car starts with the key inside the car wrapped in the foil!
I believe Mercedes fixed this problem for 2019 after this happened with the 2018s.
Don't get a pouch get a box (they sell them on amazon)
Anything is good as long as it protects your keys :)
Hey guys my w205 doesn’t have a keyless entry, does that mean that can’t steal it with key cloning right? Except breaking in, is there any other way of stealing it?
If you love your car so much, why spend so little on a cheap and nasty solution that don't last very long. Better to upgrade the key fob so it will switch its self off are a few seconds. Does cost around £120 but it offers peace of mind wherever you go. Where's the pouch offers a false sense of security with very little protection in less than a year
Where's the video of you saying that you can drive with the key in the pouch
Ah, this one? ua-cam.com/video/MLslE75CUNA/v-deo.html
I have a late Christmas gift.. A new sub
Thank you and Merry Christmas! :)
Yw
Why not just order it with a regular key instead...
I did that, it works wonders but cost extra though.
Oboy how funny it soo see all those dudes trying to get a reading at my house, then later at the mall where i see the same car from the surveillance..
Atleast if they do carjacking, my insurance will pay..
No payout if they keyfob jack the car..
Another way is to place your c class key fobs into another car and drive that car to France. It's foolproof.
The only reason I’m watching is this coz I’m buying one rn coz I’m picking up a new Mercedes GLE on Saturday
That key chain is even more impressive than the C43.
Hi, I live in Peru, do you know where i can find that pouch? Or could you tell me pls the material?
Buy it Amazon. Online
Or you can wrap your keys in aluminum foil.
Best way is a garage simples
Unrelated question... My C43 is on order and I have the same black gloss dash as you do - does it scratch or wear poorly? I've heard some horror stories and wish I'd ordered the Carbon one now!
Ah no probs mate happy to answer any questions. Yeah gloss black trim here. It is a bit of a pain and does scratch easily but it not too bad just keep a microfiber in the car and give it a little wipe. I wish I had the carbon sometimes but it's not too bad. For half the price of the option you could have it professionally wrapped. I might get mine wrapped. Stay tuned :)
@@ABAUTOAMG Yeah, I figured so. I think I'll go ahead and get it wrapped straight away. On the plus side, because I've waited a year for my C43 coupe nearly, they are throwing in the exterior Carbon Pack - Spoiler, Mirrors etc :-) Basically, I ordered it in Designo Selenite Grey (Satin) and they discontinued the colour AFTER I ordered it, so it sat in limbo land for 6 months before they realised and had to change it to the normal Selenite Grey! My C220 Coupe is in Blue (Like yours) and It looks mega, kinda wish I stuck with the blue now, but hey ho! Glad you do these videos, I do often rewatch them while I wait for mine to arrive, love the sound! Roll on October!
If you dead lock the car, double press the lock button then this disables keyless entry which solves the problem for less money and faff.
@@paraffin79 Good shout I always do this but I much prefer the added security of the pouch. I like the idea that none can access or try to clone my keys in my house. :)
@@whereslarryat That's awesome mate. Excited for you to finally get your car. I'm sure you are going to love it! I'm glad my videos are helping you get through the wait! :)
Cool video! Got an unrelated question though, how often a month do you have to refuel? And how much do you drive (roughly speaking)
No probs, Shes quite thirsty I do around 180 miles a week on my work commute. Full tank tends to last around a week and a half with those miles. All depends how you drive though, I'm a bit trigger happy with the performance exhaust ;) I'm going to do a full running costs video soon so stay tuned.
ABAUTO I would love to see that
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They using a far more powerful devices for reading the key
And don´t you forget an OBD saver!
Where can I get this pouch
Hi Ying where abouts in the world are you? I can post you a link to your region
I'm in South Africa
Of course you can just wrap your key in tin foil, even cheaper.
True but that seems a bit cheap after paying so much for the car! I quite like the little pouches. It's nice to have a dedicated spot for your key.
good idea, i might do this. thnx
1:46 How to protect your car.
This is one of my older videos, sorry for the waffle at the start 🙈
Catcatcatmeow
did you hear about insurance? :)
This isnt 2019 version lol no panamerica front and no new interior
Panamerica grill is on the C63. 2019 C43 has the 2018 C63 grill and the 2018 C43 has the diamond grill. This is the new updated interior also with the digital dash. Heres my video of the 2019 new features. ua-cam.com/video/CdD0SpHK2sI/v-deo.html