Using Laptops to Steal Cars 455
Ant writes "Thieves are using laptops/notebooks to steal the most expensive luxury cars. Many of these cars have completely keyless ignitions and door locks, meaning it can all be done wirelessly. Thieves often follow a car until it gets left in a quiet area, and they can steal it in about 20 minutes..."
Far too long. (Score:5, Funny)
20 minutes to remove the laptop from the bag, smash the window and pound on the steering column with it? They must be using those modern, fancy-pants, lightweight laptops. In the old days we could get a car in under 5 minutes with a Mac Portable.
Moral: (Score:5, Funny)
Fortunately, friendly Republican senators are even now pushing a bill through Congress to outlaw these devil-machines. Always looking out for our interests, those guys.
And so it follows... (Score:5, Funny)
Gone in 20 Minutes... (Score:3, Funny)
I think I speak for everyone when I say... (Score:4, Funny)
does this mean (Score:3, Funny)
Guess I'll havee to down grade.
Insert... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:VERSE VICEA (Score:5, Funny)
That's only allowed in Soviet Russia.
That's not all (Score:4, Funny)
Details at 6:00
Re:Glad I didn't get a Prius (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Moral: (Score:5, Funny)
Re:And so it follows... (Score:2, Funny)
Talk about missing the target demographic.
Re:And thats why... (Score:4, Funny)
Just do what I used to do. Pop off the distributor cap, and remove the rotor. Not too many people carry a spare one of those around.
Nice cars are for suckers (Score:4, Funny)
Finally, I pour some cod liver oil on the upholstery and lock a couple of cats in it for a few days (with the windows cracked and plenty of food and water - I'm not mean.)
That just about puts an end to anyone's desire to steal my cars.
posted anonymously so THEY won't find me.
Re:Far too long. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Far too long. (Score:5, Funny)
well.. (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Resale Value (Score:2, Funny)
Chief auto theft deterant device: Driving a ten year old, Monkey Shit Brown Oldsmobile Delta 88 with flower vases in the rear window and a "Support the Troops" ribbon on the trunk lid.
KFG
Re:And so it follows... (Score:3, Funny)
And what if she ended up with a script kiddie instead?
Re:And thats why... (Score:5, Funny)
Halfway to my new Porsche... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:And thats why... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:That's not all (Score:4, Funny)
Yeah but they just aren't the same after that. All their potential is gone...
Re:Not so hard apparently (Score:4, Funny)
Re:I just want my car to phone home. (Score:3, Funny)
Bring Your Daughter to Slashdot Day (Score:3, Funny)
Best Anti-Theft System I Ever Had (Score:3, Funny)
On a good note I did get to use 100% of my free AAA tows for that year.
My wife's Honda Civic has a similar feature that prevents it from being started if you leave the cruise control on. The cruise control button "on" light is dim and well hidden behind the steering wheel for extra security.
Re:And so it follows... (Score:4, Funny)
Like there aren't portals around back and on the balcony.
Re:Not so hard apparently (Score:5, Funny)
hmm
If you really want your car to be secure (Score:4, Funny)
Don't belittle or yell at your car when it's naughty, a firm "No!" perhaps followed up by thwacking it in the grill with a rolled up newspaper should suffice to let the poor auto know it has been bad without destroying it's self esteem.
When the time comes and your car starts to notice cars of the opposite sex, do not make this a big deal, that can cause deep seated insecurities in any automobile. Let it know that the feelings it is having are natural and no big deal.
It will also help if the car does not have to worry about it's old age and retirement. Let your car know you have invested some money for it to live off of when it leaves the workforce.
Re:That's not all (Score:2, Funny)
I guess a positive attitude won't accomplish everything.
Re:And so it follows... (Score:2, Funny)
With that said, same for when I have a daughter.
Re:I don't buy it... (Score:3, Funny)
what you dont?