Most break-ins occur when thieves are either looking for a spare key or valuables left in a vehicle. Without a key BMW’s are practically theft resistant. As far as we know the only way that a vehicle can be readily moved is by tow truck or flat bed trailer. BMW has one of the finest security and anti-theft systems in the industry.
A determined thief can break into any vehicle. With this in mind, the designers of vehicle security systems have to develop a car that is secure enough to discourage the casual thief, while keeping the cost of repair damage within reasonable limits. A broken window or a pulled out lock cylinder can be repaired without too much expense, the more reinforcement is put into the car the higher the repair cost in case of a break-in. To be as safe as possible never leave the spare or wallet key in the car and don’t have a remote starter installed, as that necessitates disabling the electronic drive away protection built into every BMW. This would enable someone who gets into the car to get it started and drive it away as the security codes have been compromised.
Never leave valuables visible from the outside. If you must leave something in the vehicle, leave it hidden in the luggage compartment where it will at least be out of sight.
The 1 ½” square adhesive shown is now available from BMW of North America, LLC. We recommend putting it on your window to further discourage a potential thief. To receive your free adhesives please contact us at (800) 831-1117 or at NOKEYS@bmwusa.com with your mailing address, Vehicle Identification Number and the amount so we can send them out immediately.
A determined thief can break into any vehicle. With this in mind, the designers of vehicle security systems have to develop a car that is secure enough to discourage the casual thief, while keeping the cost of repair damage within reasonable limits. A broken window or a pulled out lock cylinder can be repaired without too much expense, the more reinforcement is put into the car the higher the repair cost in case of a break-in. To be as safe as possible never leave the spare or wallet key in the car and don’t have a remote starter installed, as that necessitates disabling the electronic drive away protection built into every BMW. This would enable someone who gets into the car to get it started and drive it away as the security codes have been compromised.
Never leave valuables visible from the outside. If you must leave something in the vehicle, leave it hidden in the luggage compartment where it will at least be out of sight.
The 1 ½” square adhesive shown is now available from BMW of North America, LLC. We recommend putting it on your window to further discourage a potential thief. To receive your free adhesives please contact us at (800) 831-1117 or at NOKEYS@bmwusa.com with your mailing address, Vehicle Identification Number and the amount so we can send them out immediately.
