Protect your vehicle - Video transcript
Police officer 1
This port could allow criminals to steal your car within minutes.
It's called your OBD port. It's usually located under your steering wheel and can be used to reprogram new keys.
Here’s had a lock your port and stop would be thieves. Simply put the locking plate over the port, put the port cover over the top, and fasten it in place.
Now no one's plugging into your car and programming new keys.
Don't wait till it's gone. Lock at now.
Police officer 2
Your car could be unlocked right now.
Think your keys are safe inside your house? Think again. Criminals can clone or relay your key signal even from outside.
Use a signal blocking patch. Easy, and it works.
No pouch? No worries. A metal tin or drawer works too.
Add a steering lock. Thieves hate extra effort.
An OBD lock can stop new keys being programmed.
Small changes make a big difference. Make your car hard to steal.
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