PU Leather Faraday Bag

If ever there was a solution to a problem that didn't ought to exist, this is it. But sadly the problem of relay auto theft has been thrust upon us, and so, if it concerns you, a solution is needed. A faraday pouch provides a cheap low tech solution by blocking the radio signals emitted by your "keyless entry/start" car fob,. Initially I made my own out of cardboard, aluminium foil and sticky tape. It worked absolutely fine but wasn't exactly stylish! So I looked to find something cheap but a little more resilient than my home made effort. This one certainly appears to be good quality and works provided you close the flap as per the instructions. I've only had it a few days so too soon to tell for sure how durable it will be,but first impressions are good and I will update the review if it falls apart! Standing by, or sitting in the car, and the car cannot detect the fob if enclosed in the pouch, so that's good. To open the car I don't actually have to get the fob out, i just have to open the flap in the direction of the car and the car can see the fob again so that's actually quite useful. It would be a pain to have to keep getting the fob out to unlock. Of course I do need to take the fob out to use the buttons to lock the car, but it's reassuring to know that once locked, with the fob back in the pouch it's secure. Pouch is quite large but not overly so. It means it is big enough to hold quite a chunky fob and maybe a second key if attached to it. I can't of course fit all the keys I would normally have attached to my car keys. but having my car fob in this pouch and my other keys on a separate key ring is something I'll just have to get used to. This pouch can still be slipped easily in back pocket of adult jeans or in my jacket's inside pocket. It's external dimensions put it around the size of a jeans back pocket. Slightly smaller. Overall very impressed and a pack of two for the price (as obviously the spare will need protecting too) feels like good value. I didn't have any problems like one review I read where key could be slipped into "wrong pocket" in the pouch and thus be unprotected by the metallic pouch. Mine only had the one pocket so maybe this has changed. So, if you are concerned about the possibility of a "relay theft" of your car using keyless entry, then I recommend this product. Of course, you can do the same thing cheaper if you really want to save your money... you can make your own out of cardboard, aluminium foil, and duct tape. Just make sure the foil fully wraps around with no gaps... but having tried both, I prefer this pouch! Recommended.

I recently bought a keyless entry car and while its a bit unnerving at the start to walk up to the door, keys in pocket and just open it, I was even more unnerved to see CCTV footage of two car thieves creep up to the window of a house and scan the keyless entry key inside; open the car in the drive, without any damage, start the car and drive off. My wife is now about to buy a keyless entry car so, double the worry. I was therefore delighted to happen upon these little pouches and based on reviews took the plunge. These cases have a uPVC outer which is well stitched around the outside and has a generous and tight velcro fastened top flap. The entire inside is made of a gold material, similar to silk, which does the blocking. A car key with other keys attached on the ring will easily fit within the pouch, which I can be carried in a jacket pocket easily. Popped my keys into the pouch and tried the car door with the pouch and keys inside right up against the door handle. It stayed locked. Tried every door and tailgate. Same thing. Stayed firmly locked. I'm not sure how this pouch works; the thing is that it does. Still amazed that something so inexpensive could save your car from being lifted at your door, hi-rise garage or anywhere that a scanner chooses to lurk. I use both these pouches. One for home and the other for out and about. If you have a keyless entry car I can't praise these pouches highly enough.

I recently bought a new car which features keyless entry and whilst it is a nice feature to have, the car industry really aren't up-to-date with what a security flaw this is. At night when you put your key somewhere 'safe' a would be thief can sit in your garden with a cheap bit of tech and 'extend' your wireless key range to fool the car into thinking you are nearby so that they can open the car and even start it. I knew all of this when i bought the car and that is why my first action was to buy a protective bag. For the price i was sceptical that it would work and when it arrived i was even more sceptical! There is no weight to the wallet and it looks very very low-tech, just a leather pouch. Ready to start the return process i placed the car key inside the wallet, walked out to the car and attempted to open it....... the car did not open. I then put the wallet (key inside) up against the windscreen, the car still would not open. I then removed the key from the wallet opened the drivers door and sat in the drivers seat, i then put the key back in the wallet and immediately the car dash reported that the key could not be found! I was impressed to say the least. So having tested the product straight away i was pleasantly surprised and can confirm that it 100% works. This being said, it will be nice to see how long this product lasts so i will be sure to come back in a few months time to report my findings! Pros: 1) It actually works 2) My Hyundai key plus 2 keyrings and one small key easily fits inside 3) Its nice and compact 4) You get two!! Bad Points: 1) It would be nice if it had a hook / loop so that you can hang it up with your other car keys at night 2) Would be fantastic if it had a seperate 'slip' that you could put your contactless bank card in... double whammy!

Both my wife's and my car 'feature' keyless ignition and a security system that just needs the fob to be near the car in order to unlock and start it. I am also aware, due to my job, that it is possible for thieves to get around the distance limitation and gain access while the fob is some distance away. I have tried the suggestion of keeping the fobs in a metal box but have found the cars can still be unlocked. These bags do however work. Even with the bag a few cm away from the lock and the flap of the bag open the cars refuse to unlock so it seems unlikely that a thief could read them from a distance so they seem to offer a reasonable level of security at a low price. They also have the advantage over many security measures that using them is quick and easy so it does get done - most of the time. I read reviews as they help my buying decisions. If this helps you please click the LIKE so I know I am not wasting my time.

It does what is promised, blocking the signal from the key. Having only used for a few days I can't talk about its durability or longevity, but the pouch seems fairly tough and well finished. The simple test is whether the keyless entry or starting the car will work with the key in the pouch and in both cases the pouch prevented any response. That is why it was bought so it is doing its job. The fact you get two pouches makes them good value for money, using both keys for different drivers, or one for the main key and using the second to isolate the spare. It fits a Ford key comfortably - I suspect keys form other manufacturers are a similar size - and there is a keyring inside the pouch which you can connect to the key if necessary. There is also a sturdy belt clip on the pouch which could be useful for securing it inside a bag or rucksack. The size is not too bulky to carry around in a pocket and it seems a cheap and effective to add an extra level of security to a car.

I was attracted by the price for 2, who remembers the spare key tucked away 'just in case' in a draw somewhere?. I certainly didn't until I saw this product listing, then realised I need two. First impressions, the pouch is big, big enough to fit my fob with all the little storecards and keyrings attached, it's actually big enough to fit a Motorola razor in (remember them). nb: If you are going to put anything sharp-edged in these pouches use the end of an old sock or other piece of cloth as a liner so the inner fabric doesn't get damaged. It seems well made, a nice leatherette case with bound edges solidly stitched all around. Ok so impressed so far, does it work? Yes, my car is touch open and touch lock, not with the key in this pouch, it can't detect it even with the pouch pressed against the handle. I also tried the remote lock/unlock it kills that too. So it does what it claims. Durability: I've just got it so no idea how long it will last but I'm happy if I get a year out of it, the spare key will 'hopefully, never be used, so that should sit there until it rots. So cheap, works and from the reviews I've read they should last about a year, I'm more than happy with that.

This keeps a standard sized car key safely ensconced in a protective wallet. It is effective as I tried hard to open my car door using the key inside the wallet but only with key outside of the wallet did the door open. Good value and peace of mind for not much money

Given I live in the centre of a large UK city, and the rising car crime, I bought these to protect my car keys. I have a very visible steering wheel lock but as an additional measure, I bought this twin pack of faraday pouches. Overall the quality is good and the size is perfectly adequate for my car key and the steering wheel lock, and initially it worked exactly as it should. However, my wing mirrors automatically opened one day when I approached the car, showing me that the pouch had stopped working. This was approx 3 months after I purchased them, so I swapped the keys to the other pouch and that worked fine. So here we are, 3 months further down the line, and now the 2nd pouch has stopped working. Some other reviews state that this is commonplace with faraday pouches which, if true, is very disappointing. So in summary yes it works, but check it regularly and if it's the same as me, don't expect more than 3 months protection per pouch.