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Old 03-28-2015, 08:23 AM
 
Location: Montgomery County, PA
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People love to do that, either to show off or just a mater of pride but I was thinking it may bot be very smart. At the gym I always wonder if I lose the key or have it stolen I am practically pointing them to the car.
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:02 AM
 
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Q. Do you have your car brand on your key fob?

A. No
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:04 AM
 
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Or they could walk around the parking lot pressing the unlock button until one opens.

What a silly question.
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:07 AM
 
Location: Cape Cod
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I do on my replica of a 1965 427 Cobra. I guess that is a show off point.

Considering most cars have remote clickers does it really matter if it has the logo on it. If someone finds your keys all they need to do is walk around the parking lot clicking the remote until the car beeps.
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:21 AM
 
Location: MN
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My Mercedes has one right in the center, my old Jeep does, my 2005 GMC does not. I don't see why a car company doesn't do it? I often carry 3 remotes in my pocket while I'm working. What if I also had a remote for a 2005 Chevy, how would I know which is which? (unless the Chevy version has a logo)
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:45 AM
 
Location: Southern Arizona
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People love to do that, either to show off or just a mater of pride but I was thinking it may bot be very smart. At the gym I always wonder if I lose the key or have it stolen I am practically pointing them to the car.
Great question, HappyRider . . .

"Advertising" a vehicle in any way is mega stupidity.

Personally, I prefer the "low profile" approach in this case.
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Old 03-28-2015, 09:51 AM
 
Location: Way up high
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Yes my Lexus has one. Plus I have the Lexus L for a keychain for it. I love my Lexus and am proud to drive it. Why wouldn't I show it off?? Besides no one comes near me at the gym so I'm not worried. Plus it does have GPS tracking if it gets stolen...
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Old 03-28-2015, 12:03 PM
 
Location: Central IL
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Yes....but there are a lot of Mazdas in the parking lot! Maybe if I had a Lamborghini it would help?! lol
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Old 03-28-2015, 12:08 PM
 
Location: Shady Drifter
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I have the smart key, which has the logo etched on it.
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Old 03-28-2015, 01:02 PM
 
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I have the smart key, which has the logo etched on it.
Ditto. I drive a Camry Hybrid.
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