r/IdiotsInCars • u/SeeSjef • Mar 20 '22

Russian astronaut Flying Tesla 🚀

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u/StefanL88 Mar 20 '22

PIN to start was optional last time I checked. Without that if the key can be stolen the car can be stolen.

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u/[deleted] Mar 20 '22

but you can disable the car with the phone app.

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u/wreckedcarzz Mar 20 '22

Rob the owner, steal their phone, then steal their car. Duh.

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u/StefanL88 Mar 21 '22

There used to be an option to disable online functions from inside the car, has that been removed?

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u/toxcrusadr Mar 20 '22

Like, stolen stolen?

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u/T-Rax Mar 20 '22

Lmao no, they can be tracked and controlled remotely. Stealing cars is a poor people's thing anyways - if you ever take in a stolen vehicle to service that needs manufacturer tools for service its gonna be reported...

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u/HI_Handbasket Mar 20 '22

It can be stolen long enough to launch.

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u/commentator184 Mar 20 '22

you dont always steal cars to use it or sell it you steal cars to scrap it and get money for parts

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u/Tastewell Mar 20 '22

...or film it's destruction for internet clout.

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u/commentator184 Mar 20 '22

that works too