article_snippet: ’s on-board diagnostic slot to supposedly check the vehicle's history or mileage.
article_snippet: In fact, it was a tool - used by locksmiths to re-programme car keys.
article_snippet: The thieves would then clone the keys and return later while the owner was asleep or at work and steal the car.
article_snippet: Unfortunately, this is not a new method used by criminals and there were around 1,234 'keyless' car thefts between April and December last year. '
article_snippet: We are working hard to reduce around 1,234 'keyless' car thefts between April and December by regularly stopping high value cars to check around 1,234 'keyless' car thefts between April and December are not stolen and advising legitimate owners of the steps around 1,234 'keyless' car thefts between April and December can take to protect around 1,234 'keyless' car thefts between April and December vehicle. '
article_snippet: However, I would like to take this opportunity to remind car sellers that if anyone comes to see your vehicle and asks to plug something into your vehicle then don't let anyone.
article_snippet: There is no need for anyone to do this and any checks anyone want to do should be carried out at a garage.'