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New Jimny has 'unacceptable' security
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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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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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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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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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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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