In a message dated 7/10/01 12:06:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes:

<< Unfortunately yes. Makes getting out a hassle and wears the lock out twice
 as fast. Nom other modern manufacturer that i know of does this. VW's own
 cars of the 70s could be locked without keys (pull outdide trigger, push
 inside knob down, swing door shut). But then, the 70s vans had single-sided
 keys when the sedans got double... the van loses out as usual.>>

BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, just to name a few....

<<... . I'll also be fitting remote central locking, so won't need the key at
all.>>

A metal key or an electronic one is still a key which can be lost. Maybe you
want a combination lock instead. At least the key will be just information.
Just don't forget the combo.

<< If you keep a spare key in your wallet you needn't feel worried about
 locking yourself out! >>

You could forget the wallet in the vehicle also. Remember Malcolm in Turkey(
?) ?

BenT