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New car, new risk: why day one is the right time to fit a CAN bus immobiliser
A brand new keyless car feels like the safest car you have ever owned. In one specific way, it can be the opposite: the newest keyless systems are often the least tested by criminals yet, not the least vulnerable.
The assumption new owners make
It feels intuitive: a brand new car has the latest technology, so it should have the latest security too. For some specific manufacturer features, such as motion-sensing fobs that stop transmitting when still, that is genuinely true and helps.
But most stolen vehicles in the UK are not old bangers. They tend to be relatively recent, often only a couple of years old, precisely because that is the sweet spot of high resale value, active parts demand, and keyless entry as standard. New does not mean untouched by thieves. It often means more attractive to them.
Why newer keyless tech is not automatically safer
New Systems Are Untested at Scale
A keyless system that has only been on the road for months has not yet been through years of real-world scrutiny by criminal networks looking for weaknesses.
Newer Often Means More Desirable
Higher resale value and stronger parts demand make recently released models an attractive target the moment enough of them are on the road.
Security Features Are Not All Standard
Not every new keyless car ships with the most advanced protections, such as motion-sensing fobs or ultra-wideband ranging. Trim level and manufacturer vary widely.
Why fitting on day one beats waiting until something happens
There is no real downside to fitting a CAN bus immobiliser early. It does not interfere with daily use, it does not affect how the car drives, and it does not require you to wait for a manufacturer software update that may never arrive for your specific model or trim. The only cost of waiting is the window of time your car spends without the extra layer.
A car does not become a target only once it appears on a theft statistics table. The exposure exists from the day it leaves the forecourt with keyless entry fitted. LockCar’s CAN-IMMO protection can be added at delivery or at any point afterwards, with the same result: the engine will not start without your authorisation.
LockCar recommended for this page
- Fits alongside delivery of a new vehicle
- Movement alerts and live camera stream
- Remote immobilisation from the app
- No mandatory monthly subscription
- The simplest way to close day one exposure
- For owners who already have a separate tracker
- From £150 fitted, full insurance certificate
Frequently asked questions
Will fitting a CAN bus immobiliser void my new car warranty?
Installation is carried out by professional installers using standard aftermarket fitting practices. We recommend checking your specific manufacturer’s warranty terms, as you would for any aftermarket security device.
Can it be fitted before I even collect the car?
Get in touch with your make, model, and expected delivery date to discuss timing options with an installer.
Does a newer car with a motion-sensing fob still need this?
Motion-sensing fobs help against relay attacks specifically but do not address every theft method, such as CAN bus injection through the wiring. A CAN bus immobiliser adds a layer that does not depend on the fob at all.
Protect your new car from day one, not after something happens
LockCar CAN bus immobilisers are fitted UK-wide, with a full insurance certificate included.
