[Shop-talk] Tell me about transponder keys

[Ian McFetridge]

Someone mentioned that the transponder key makes it easier for hi tech
thieves to steal cars, which is apparently true with some brands.  See link
below for a story with CCTV clips of the actual theft.  I understand BMW
has blocked this method with new software, but this sounds an awful lot
like a zero day hack that Microsoft fixes only to have more appear.

http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/10/21/video-bmw-m3-stolen-with-obd-key-cloning/

Ian