Public Service Announcement for any newer Dodge/Jeep owners (push button start);A customer brought their new Charger in to have their flat tire fixed. And yes, there were bullet holes in it too. I heard they were pissed that their "road hazzard coverage" wouldn't replace their tire for free.
Auto theft crews are running around stealing high-end MOPAR products by re-keying them electronically. After acquiring the fancy iPad diagnostic tool, it only takes a broken window, connect the tool to the OBD, and in about 15 seconds they can program a new key and your vehicle is now their vehicle. High performance packages are the typical target (Trackhawks, SRTs, Hellcats, Scat Packs). HUGE in Chicagoland area right now. They use them for drive-by’s, furthering their next auto thefts, and general reckless joyriding. Pretty common they literally blow up the engines and leave them where they lie. Best thing you can do is get a kill-switch installed to prevent the vehicle being put in gear (high-tech), or get yourself an old-fashioned Club (low-tech).