I'd also look at the dealerships finances and their insurance company. There aren't a whole lot of people buying expensive vehicles like that, and a fat check from the insurance company sure is nice. Besides, this is much cleaner and more tidy than having a fire.
My next door neighbor works at a large local dealership that owns showrooms for several different brands. A couple weeks ago, the dealership was invaded and three or four(I don't remember what number he told me) high end trucks were driven off the lot in the middle of the night. The trucks were discovered at a parking lot near a shipping container yard in a nearby state the next morning after the service employees turned the trucks apps on so that the their VIN #'s could be located via WIFI/Cell network. All trucks were recovered and returned to the dealership. No suspects have been apprehended.
Apparently, from what my neighbor told me, modern vehicles(last 4-5 years old) can be stolen using a program on a smart cell phone sourced on the dark web. No keys or electronic fob required. It's done through On-Star and its comparable technology from any vehicle manufacturer and the On-Star doesn't even need to be turned on by the vehicle owner. In other words, like a lot of other software programs, On-Star and its analogs are hackable. Who knew.
This occurred a couple weeks after his personal vehicle was stolen when on a trip to a nearby country (yes, you read that right, country). He even located his stolen vehicle waiting at another container shipping point at a port in that country for the cops via the same method, but the cops wouldn't go find the vehicle.
He told me that the dealership he works at is now taking steps to prevent more theft of their high end vehicles, which, when he told me the solution, is actually pretty straightforward and can be used by anyone to protect their vehicle from theft. Sorta like back in the day when vehicles had distributors and you removed the coil wire and took it with you. This solution prevents the vehicle from being started. It's a bit trickier in that there's nothing obvious for a crook to see unless they know where to look and have a replacement for the disabling item with them.
why is it alleged?? its on video tape!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf I was to start copping it up a little bit,, I'd start asking questions of the employees. I'd bet an employee could shed a bit of light on this.
ReplyDeleteI'd also look at the dealerships finances and their insurance company. There aren't a whole lot of people buying expensive vehicles like that, and a fat check from the insurance company sure is nice. Besides, this is much cleaner and more tidy than having a fire.
ReplyDeleteMy next door neighbor works at a large local dealership that owns showrooms for several different brands. A couple weeks ago, the dealership was invaded and three or four(I don't remember what number he told me) high end trucks were driven off the lot in the middle of the night. The trucks were discovered at a parking lot near a shipping container yard in a nearby state the next morning after the service employees turned the trucks apps on so that the their VIN #'s could be located via WIFI/Cell network. All trucks were recovered and returned to the dealership. No suspects have been apprehended.
ReplyDeleteApparently, from what my neighbor told me, modern vehicles(last 4-5 years old) can be stolen using a program on a smart cell phone sourced on the dark web. No keys or electronic fob required. It's done through On-Star and its comparable technology from any vehicle manufacturer and the On-Star doesn't even need to be turned on by the vehicle owner. In other words, like a lot of other software programs, On-Star and its analogs are hackable. Who knew.
This occurred a couple weeks after his personal vehicle was stolen when on a trip to a nearby country (yes, you read that right, country). He even located his stolen vehicle waiting at another container shipping point at a port in that country for the cops via the same method, but the cops wouldn't go find the vehicle.
He told me that the dealership he works at is now taking steps to prevent more theft of their high end vehicles, which, when he told me the solution, is actually pretty straightforward and can be used by anyone to protect their vehicle from theft. Sorta like back in the day when vehicles had distributors and you removed the coil wire and took it with you. This solution prevents the vehicle from being started. It's a bit trickier in that there's nothing obvious for a crook to see unless they know where to look and have a replacement for the disabling item with them.
Nemo