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New Jimny has 'unacceptable' security

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21 Mar 2019 14:34 - 21 Mar 2019 14:36 #204894 by Gadget
...according to Thatcham.

www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/ca...hlighted-new-ratings

Confusing article as the focus is on relay attacks on keyless systems, which UK Jimnys don't have.

If there's some fundamental flaw in the car security (I'm assuming an OBD attack of some kind), it would be nice if they could let us know how to make it more difficult for thieves.

Still, it adds another option for people on the waiting list eager to get a car :lol:
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21 Mar 2019 14:53 #204896 by Andy2640
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Gadget wrote: ...according to Thatcham.

www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/technology/ca...hlighted-new-ratings

Confusing article as the focus is on relay attacks on keyless systems, which UK Jimnys don't have.

If there's some fundamental flaw in the car security (I'm assuming an OBD attack of some kind), it would be nice if they could let us know how to make it more difficult for thieves.

Still, it adds another option for people on the waiting list eager to get a car :lol:


This gets better by the day dont it! ;-)

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21 Mar 2019 15:41 #204899 by AlexK
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The unacceptable rating appears to have stemmed from the lack of alarm and locking wheel bolts.

www.thatcham.org/what-we-do/security/con...-rating-2?tvi=SU2570

Thatcham quote: "This car [Jimny] falls well below expectation, scoring consistently poorly across all criteria, and missing some fundamental security features that consumers might rightly expect should be fitted."

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21 Mar 2019 15:44 #204900 by atinod
I'm confused too.
I assume the Jimny failed in another test, but why it is included with the 'keyless' cars makes little sense?
I wonder if there is a way to read the full test report?

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21 Mar 2019 16:22 #204903 by Gadget

The vehicle may not have an alarm system. It is recommended that a Thatcham Research certified alarm is added.
The vehicle has no Thatcham Research certified locking wheel bolts, a major deterrent against theft of wheels. It is recommended that locking wheel bolts are purchased.


'may not have an alarm'? 'May'? Did they test it or not? Plus mine certainly has locking wheel bolts, although it appears from this that they're not Thatcham certified.

Has the whiff of grandstanding to promote the purchase of 'Thatcham approved' security products, which one would assume a manufacturer needs to pay them to approve.

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21 Mar 2019 16:26 #204904 by Andy2640
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Thought the Over-seas Jimny did have key-less entry and Push start. Perhaps conducted in the US? (Could be very wrong tho).

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