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Walk Away Locking - Convenience Versus Security

Unlocking the potential of Walk Away Locking in Europe - a comprehensive analysis of market adoption, technology challenges and future outlook

Walk Away Locking (WAL) as a function of smart key systems, is currently the pinnacle of convenience for passenger cars. In an exclusive report, SBD reveal that over 75% of European customers interviewed wanted their smart key system to use WAL and approximately 20% of European smart key systems (or around 2% of all new vehicles sold) are equipped with WAL. This extensive report explains the working of WAL and includes consumer feedback and concerns. The features and functioning of WAL systems of leading European vehicle manufacturers are compared to show the different approaches.

Since WAL is a passive feature and the vehicle doors do not passively double lock, some insurers could penalise the vehicles insurance rating. This report proposes an innovative solution, that combines the WAL and existing sensors within the vehicle, for the safe implementation of passive double locking that would also satisfy insurance criteria.

This report will help you:

_ Refine your European WAL strategy and increase market share by gaining insights into consumer expectations and feedback
_ Develop a winning product by comparing the features and functions of the WALs of Cadillac, Mercedes and Renault
_Be prepared for and satisfy insurance criteria by understanding why passive double locking is a hurdle in WAL
_ Identify and implement an intelligent WAL that uses existing infrastructure for maximum security, safety and convenience

For additional information please email [email protected] or telephone Kavitha on +44 (0) 1908 305101

27th April 2011