Joy wrote;
>>Is there any evidence as to whether those "smart keys" actually reduce =
>>auto theft?

Someone tried to "hot wire" the Dodge Caravan parked in front of our house (company car) a couple of years ago.  They pried open the passenger side window and broke a bunch of plastic around the ignition lock.  They were not able to start or steal the van so I guess the smart key worked.  They did enough damage that I could not start the car with the correct key.  The motor would turn over and fire but would not run.
Good thing I had the Vanagon in the garage so I could take my wife to work.  If I remember it cost $500 to $1000 to repair the Caravan.
George
'85 Westfalia