Vehicle security across Europe has increased to a level where thieves are now targeting the original vehicle keys as the primary means to steal new vehicles. Methods of stealing vehicles using replacement security components are also known to be in use in a number of different countries across Europe.

A process for the secure management of keys and security components has become a critical part of new vehicle security. This report describes the procedures used by seven of the largest vehicle manufacturers who supply vehicles in Europe.

The processes cover the supply of keys and components, the hardware and access restrictions required to program keys and components and any physical barriers fitted to the vehicle to prevent the manipulation of the security system.

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