Why don’t automakers
want to fix car security?
Well, they’ve had two decades to fix the problem, and where are we?
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, thieves stole 880,595 vehicles in the U.S. in 2020, up 10.9% from 2019.
Police departments around the country are overwhelmed by surging car thefts and burglaries.
And what advice do authorities offer the communities they serve?
- Park your car in well-lit and safe areas.
- Lock your car doors and remove your keys from the vehicle.
- Don’t leave valuables where thieves can see them.
According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, thieves stole 880,595 vehicles in the U.S. in 2020, up 10.9% from 2019.
Police departments around the country are overwhelmed by surging car thefts and burglaries.
And what advice do authorities offer the communities they serve?
- Park your car in well-lit and safe areas.
- Lock your car doors and remove your keys from the vehicle.
- Don’t leave valuables where thieves can see them.
This beauty is parked in a safe, well-lit area.
Why do we need to remove all valuables from our car every time we get out? And what if we don’t have the luxury of always parking in a safe, well-lit area? Also, if thieves are able to easily replicate chip keys, what does it matter if we lock the doors?
Automakers have nearly solved the problem of self-driving vehicles, but car theft and burglaries are out of control.
This beauty is parked in a safe, well-lit area.
Why do we need to remove all valuables from our car every time we get out? And what if we don’t have the luxury of always parking in a safe, well-lit area? Also, if thieves are able to easily replicate chip keys, what does it matter if we lock the doors?
Automakers have nearly solved the problem of self-driving vehicles, but car theft and burglaries are out of control.
Why Don’t Automakers Care About Security?
Let’s start with the math.
Car theft aids the profits of automakers.
In 2020, the average loss per stolen car was $9,160, according to the NICB.
That added up to more than $8,000,000,000 of insurance claims.
And with those insurance checks, what did people do?
They bought more cars, of course.
And $9,166 is a nice down payment on a new car, especially with interest rates at all-time lows.
And who pays for the losses incurred by insurance companies?
Future customers bear the brunt of skyrocketing premiums.
The automakers have done the math and don’t believe that added security features
will sell enough new cars to make up for the stolen vehicle “windfall.”
The Bare Minimum in Security
The Michigan State Police recently notified the Detroit automakers of a severe breach in the security of their vehicles.
In a well-researched bulletin, the MSP spelled out how easy it is to steal vehicles.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig went as far as to contact Detroit’s Big Three, “We need your help. The customers want your help. The insurance companies are asking for your help. Something needs to be done.”
With mounting pressure, here is how the Detroit automakers responded:
We don’t discuss future product plans. Every Stellantis vehicle meets or exceeds all applicable federal safety standards. The previously announced supplement to vehicle security is consistent with our continuous pursuit of product improvement. The security and protection of our customers are unsurpassed priorities at Stellantis.
Then, Ford issued the following statement in response:
Ford has measures in place to mitigate this style of attack and as technology continues to advance and new threats arise, Ford’s cybersecurity measures are always evolving to provide customers with the highest level of safety and security possible. However, as a matter of policy, we typically do not comment on specific security-related actions.
And finally, from General Motors:
General Motors is aware of the risk of vehicle theft via key programming mechanisms. Safety and security are priorities for us and our customers. Therefore, we continually strengthen our vehicle security measures and have included constraints in the process to deter key fob programming from being used as a theft method.
In other words, they are only doing as much as the rest of the industry is willing to do, or just enough to meet federal standards.
To their customers, the message is clear: “You are on your own.”
So how do you protect your car?
Our Mission at Keep
Our first device, The Knight, provides all of the benefits of the best security products on the market without their weaknesses.
The best way to thwart car theft is to convince a thief to move on to the next vehicle.
We designed our device as a preventative solution.
“The Knight” uses our patented sensor system to warn bad guys to back away when they get too close to the door.
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How Does The Knight Work?
The Knight anchors into the cupholder. With only a few twists, our device locks in and cannot be removed. Only the owner can disengage it through our app.
Should a thief attempt to ride away with the alarm sounding, our device is GPS-enabled and comes with professional monitoring to alert the authorities of the vehicle’s whereabouts.
As soon as the alarm trips, Keep has someone monitoring the situation and notifying the police.
Automakers aren’t solving this problem but Keep has your back.