Cars with keyless entry unlock automatically when the key fob comes within a short-range distance of the car.

With a rise in this type of vehicles, we have put some tips together for you below to help protect your vehicle:

- Whilst at home keep your car keys away from the car to disrupt communication range. Avoid leaving them near your door or window.

- Use a signal-blocking pouch. This can block the transmission of the signal from the car key once inside the pouch.

- Turn off the fob's wireless signal. Look in your car manual to see if this is possible, if not, contact your vehicle manufacturer.

- Re-programme your keys - This erases the code from the car key to the car itself. This will mean a spare car key that is not in our possession can no longer be paired with your car. Contact your local Master Locksmith Association (MLA) approved auto locksmith for a quote.

- On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Port - Some theft involve thieves breaking into a vehicle and accessing the ODB port to start the car. Below are a few options that may help secure your vehicle from this method of theft:

- Contact your local dealership or an auto electrician to relocate the OBD port in your vehicle

- Consider the use of a OBD port protective cover or lock guard

- Consider a remote central locking keyless system upgrade or an upgraded immobiliser system. This can be very costly and should be only to be considered for higher end prestige vehicles.

- Steering wheel lock - Strongly consider reintroducing a steering wheel lock to your vehicle. This can be an effective tool in the fight against keyless thefts, purely for the reason that it cannot be compromised via technology.

- Parking:

- If you have a garage, use it to secure your vehicle in

- If you park on the driveway, park as close to the property as you can

- If you have more than one vehicle on your driveway, park the less desirable vehicle in front of the more desirable vehicle to block its access.

As with any additional security for vehicles, we recommend you try to purchase devices that are:

Thatcham Quality Assured - https://www.thatcham.org/

Sold Secure Tested https://www.soldsecure.com/

Secured by Design https://www.securedbydesign.com/