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Originally Posted by justplugit
Evidently car thief's have a new way of getting your car/truck. They write down your vin # located on the left side of your dash board, take it to a dealer tell them they lost their keys and they cut a new one. Thief goes back to your car opens the door, drives off undamaged car to the chop shop. You can take a 3x5 card and just lay it over the # on the dash so you can remove it if stopped by the police.
I would think the dealer would require registration or license before cutting a key unless they say they're locked in the car.  |
This isn't really that new. Its an old scam that really requires an accomplice who can cuts the keys from the code. Doesn't have to a dealer/employee. Could be locksmith or anyone with stolen codes and a key machine. Its another thing entirely if it is a computor chip key. Ask my brother, squid kids dad, he might no more.
Everyone should cover over the v.i.n. with black electrical tape. Its a good idea. Remove it for an officer if asked. I think JPI's idea is a good one.