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BMWs made before September 2011 at risk of theft from £18 cloned key-fobs,
but company says it is 'not legally obliged to help out'
Criminals are able to purchase a $30 (£18) tool which will allow them to program
a blank car key-fob - and then steal high-end cars including BMW with the click of
a button.
The thieves are able to purchase what are known as 'on-board diagnostics bypass
tools' from China and Eastern Europe, which come in a kit form with instructions
and blank keys, according to a new report.
Thieves can then capture the remote-controlled code sent by an owner to his car,
and then re-program a blank key and steal the car at their own convenience.
but company says it is 'not legally obliged to help out'
Criminals are able to purchase a $30 (£18) tool which will allow them to program
a blank car key-fob - and then steal high-end cars including BMW with the click of
a button.
The thieves are able to purchase what are known as 'on-board diagnostics bypass
tools' from China and Eastern Europe, which come in a kit form with instructions
and blank keys, according to a new report.
Thieves can then capture the remote-controlled code sent by an owner to his car,
and then re-program a blank key and steal the car at their own convenience.
