I received a WARNING throughg my e-mail concerning car-thieves that just copy the vin # and go to the car dealer, where they can obtain a key. I cannot belive that the aotomomile companies make it that easy!
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So what is your question?
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I honestly don't think that it's that easy. Plus, getting a copy of a key with the chip in it (which most cars have now) costs a few hundred dollars to make. Recently my parents lost both keys to our van, and to get a replacement we would have to have the van reprogramed b/c we did not have a copy of the chip, and therefore they'd have to make a totally new one. So, I really don't think that this works on new cars.
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The auto "Companys" don't make it that easy. There are very specific rules and procedures required by the "Companys" to get a key made. They include, but are not limited to, certified proof of ownership and proof of identity. The "dealerships" who are independant businesses, not owned or operated by the companys are making it easy. They are short cutting around the rules. Also, with today's technology, it is much easier to make forged documents that will allow a thief to get a key. Most cases of this that I have heard about are new vehicles on a dealers lot. Find car at dealership A, get keys from dealership B steal car. This way they know there is no aftermarket alarm, and if the vehicle has OnStar, it is not activated.
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nope. http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/vin.asp
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