Another thing to worry about ...

[ColinB]

"Automotive security experts say they have uncovered a method of car theft relying on direct access to the vehicle's system bus via a smart headlamp's wiring."

https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/06/can_injection_attack_car_theft/

[Kremmen]

A Police friend of mine told me that new BMW's have a system, via a sensor located in the engine bay, that when it detects fire unlocks all the doors.

Thieves have found a way, using a pocket lighter, to trigger this sensor which gives them access to the interior and boot.

[Jazzik]

Fortunately, we drive cars that are not exactly popular with the Thieves Guild.
They pass a Jazz without glancing at it, looking for a Toyota RAV4 or equivalent...

[Lincolnshire Rambler]

 I recently parked next to a 22 plate Range Rover with a krooklok on its steering wheel..  guess there’s hi tech and then someone’s alternative solution ……🤣🤣🤣

[Kremmen]

That's what I don't get. Manufacturer's providing easy key free access and no ignition barrel but then you have to dismantle a steering wheel device and store it somewhere.

Slower to get moving.

[aphybrid]

Fortunately, we drive cars that are not exactly popular with the Thieves Guild.
They pass a Jazz without glancing at it, looking for a Toyota RAV4 or equivalent...

From previous item - see attached - still think your safe?

[nowster]

I recently parked next to a 22 plate Range Rover with a krooklok on its steering wheel..

They're not that secure. They usually have an easily picked (as in less than 5 seconds with a wave rake) wafer lock. (Think early 1970s British Leyland locks.) And if they have a ratchet mechanism, you can defeat that with a thin bit of metal (eg. a bit cut from a drink can).