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by Scoundreller 1725 days ago
> without getting keys reprogrammed by the dealer.

Or some guy that figured it out with or without insider knowledge (which also usually means anyone can make a key for your car).

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I was both insanely impressed and woefully dismayed that the key guy had to hack my car to sell me a key.
To make a key for your car they'd need to break into your car first, so...
Twin that with repeater attacks from people that leave their keys close to their door (like many people do) to unlock by proximity and that’s how a lot of newer cars are stolen.