Stealing cars by reprogramming keyfob via OBD port

[AdamD]

From: PistonHeads Headlines - Video: Key fob reprogrammers steal BMW in 3 mins

PHer 'stolen 1m' (we see where they're going with that username) had their £43K M car stolen from their driveway when thieves smashed a small area of window glass in the car without activating the alarm and used a diagnostic device to reprogramme a key fob through the OBD port.

But a quick internet trawl reveals it's not just BMWs that are vulnerable. Devices similar to that used on BMWs are also available for Opel, Renault, Mercedes, Volkswagen, Toyota and Petrol-engined Porsche Cayennes.

Wonder if this technique (and the relevant equipment) is or will become common in Australia?

[Transporter]

I'm not sure what purpouse has this thread, but it looks like we are concentrating the ideas and it all could be very helpfull to the car thieves who just starting their criminal courier - give them the hint and they will google the rest.

I'm closing this thread and deleting the content after the original post, which should also be deleted.