My Honda has a way of locking the car and then turning on the engine. There is, however, no way to drive the car without the fob in your pocket.
I run it in the summer with the AC on to avoid the felony animal abuse of leaving the dog in the car.
New cars with the fobs are interesting and a bit unsettling at first.
Push brake and push button to start the car, if the transponder is nearby.
I don’t dislike it, but why not just have a chip implant?
That isn't true for all cars. Once such cars are running, someone can drive away with it without the fob. They just won't be able to restart it once they get to the chop shop.
Locking the car with it running solves the theft problem, but is it possible to explain that to the cop?
Same with my Lincoln. I can get out, lock the doors with the FOB and go. If anyone does manage to get in the car, the engine will cut off as soon as they attempt to put it in gear. Pretty much a must in lower Alabama.
I can also remote start the car from my office so by the time I get there the AC has been running for about 5 min. Makes things a whole lot nicer in the summer. Gets brutal down here.