Here’s Why You Should Start Putting Your Car Keys Inside A Metal Box

A TikTok'er named Brian Mello has gone viral with a video showing how car thieves can hack into your key fob . . . and steal your car.  He shows a home security video of thieves using a special antenna that performs a "relay attack." To prevent this from happening, he suggests you put your car keys inside a metal box.

This special antenna amplifies the signal coming FROM the key fob in the house, and it tricks the car into thinking the fob is very close.  There IS a way to avoid this.  Put your key fob in a metal box to block the outside signal. You're going to want to see Mello talk about it below.

Before we get to the video, you should be aware that relay attacks aren't the only way that thieves are breaking into vehicles these days without having the car keys. In addition to relay attacks, there is a method known as signal jamming. For this, the would-be thefts use a gadget to jam the signal allowing your car keys to lock the car. Typically, they won't even notice that the lock didn't take. It's often just muscle memory that we clicked the button, and no need to double check. Big mistake!

Then, there's also key programming. Key Programming is similar to the old hot wire technique, but more modern. They will break in (jamming device or by breaking a window) and mess with the standard diagnostic port, giving them access to the car. Cars with push to start buttons instead of keys are especially susceptible to this method of thievery.

Additionally, there's close range testing. This happens during times where you're close to your car with your car keys or fob. This is commonly seen when you're camping and your car is nearby, or if you have a small driveway. You should always keep your car keys or fob out of range. There are several more methods they could use to try to gain entry and access to your car, but these are some of the most common right now.

Check out the video below to better learn how to protect your car from being stolen or broken into!

The unique, sharp-looking Jeep Wrangler has been turning heads since 1986. Recently, Jeep announced what's new with the 2024 Wrangler, including the exterior color options. Here, we will rank the four best colors available for the new Jeep Wrangler.

Before we admire the color options that continuously help make the Wrangler one of the most unique vehicles on the road, let's first examine some of the new features for 2024.

"The Wrangler picks up a mild visual and tech update for 2024, with an updated grille and no fewer than ten new wheel designs," Car and Driver explains. Jeep has also spent a lot of time researching and developing the software components of their vehicles. This helps upgrade the technology accessories like navigation options, Apple CarPlay, and its code-reading system. Furthermore, Jeep has made a big push in recent years to enable the Wrangler to have a hybrid option. Two additional models will have the option to be an EV hybrid. You can recognize if a Wrangler is a hybrid type by the light blue accents on the exterior (logo, and trim outlines).

There are 13 Jeep Wrangler body and model types. This ranges from the Sport entry level to the top of the line, Rubicon 392. Within this scope of Wrangler variations, the price points vary tremendously. Depending upon which model you select and the options added in, a 2024 Wrangler can start as low as $33,690. The most expensive option can run you close to $90,000.

In order to rank the best Jeep Wrangler colors available in 2024, we need to know what color options there are to select from. "The new 2024 Jeep Wrangler is available in 11 eye-catching exterior colors, including new-for-2024 Bikini and Anvil, as well as Earl, Firecracker Red, Granite Crystal, Silver Zynith, High Velocity, Hydro Blue, Sarge, Bright White and Black," Jeep said in a press release.

After years of not having a proper green color exterior option (other than lime) the Sarge option entered the lineup in late 2020. Sarge is particularly striking in the one-color variation where the roof is also Sarge green, as opposed to black. Take a Rubicon off-roading and show off this green tone. A few models also come in a hybrid version, where the Sarge has the light blue accents, increasing how unique this Wrangler looks.

Some of the more eccentric colors Jeep has showcased over the years have simply been too much. There was something about a fluorescent tone that did not always pair well with the ruggedness. However, the High Velocity Yellow is perfectly named. It's a spark plug of Wrangler where the color pops and is subtle at the same time. Going down a freeway or situated in a crowded parking lot, this option is like a lightning bolt among stones. Its perfect environment is with the top off and parked right along the beach.

Whether you are going for a slick and sporty look in a Sahara model or an aggressive look with a Rubicon, the white exterior with the white top and dark wheels is a home run. It's like the Wrangler dressed up for a fancy formal affair. Certain models like the High Altitude allow for a white grill and bumper, turning this Wrangler into the most "White-Out" option possible. It's sharp and really meshes well with the hustle and bustle of a busy city.

One of the biggest re-model enhancements the Wrangler came out during the past ten years was the Sky One-Touch roof option. This is a essentially the a button you push from inside that opens a soft-top roof from the inside. It's essentially an oversized moonroof that opens above both levels of seating. The light Earl Blue color with this option looks unmatched driving around the bends and curves of a suburban town. It has the "what color is that?" effect. This has become one of the more increasingly popular Wrangler options. Don't be surprised if you see more and more of them around your region as they almost every model offers this color option now.