Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. However, you might not be locking your car correctly. There’s a common mistake that causes drivers to stick out like a sore thumb. But luckily, you can avoid this error in a matter of seconds. 

Avoid this mistake while locking your car 

Did you know that you might be locking your car from too far away? Waiting until you walk across the entire parking lot to hit your key fob might seem innocent. 

However, it can also be a way to send criminals directly to your vehicle. While the beeping notifications and flashing headlights provide a sense of safety, security experts warn that they could be providing a false sense of security. 

This is exactly what criminals are watching and waiting for. They want you to think your ride is locked when it’s actually open. 

Sometimes, the signal between your key fob and car can get disrupted over distances of 20 to 30 meters. Hearing a beep might not mean that your car was properly locked. 

According to Kazimieras Urbonasa, Supplier Excellence Manager at Ovoko, the signal might only partially reach your vehicle. A parietal signal can still cause the beep to occur without engaging the locking mechanisms. 

Weather conditions, being at the edge of the signal’s range, weak car batteries, a faulty car antenna, internal key fob range, and electronic interference from electronic devices such as cell phones can disrupt the signal. 

Remember to lock your vehicle at close range, and it never hurts to double-check. Pull your door handle or look for visual cues like folding mirrors before walking away. 

Also, learn to recognize different beeps. You may notice that your vehicle beeps twice when locking your doors or only once if it’s simply acknowledging the signal.