KeyGuard Pro SL-591-CVR Car Window Key Safe Cover, All-Weather Protection, 1 Pack

As a lifelong surfer, but having moved to Central Texas from California a few years back, I have been fortunate enough to still get back to my favorite west coast beaches on a pretty regular basis. One issue I have always dealt with, and has absolutely been the greatest barrier to getting into the water (even though its primary function is to get me to the water!) concerns the rental car, and the security of my belongings. Anyone who has rented a car in the past 10 years knows the feeling of being handed what is literally a fistful of keys - often two electronic keys, two electronic key fobs, and an ID tag, all bound together with an unbreakable steel wire. Not only are electronic keys unsuitable for tucking into a surfboard leash or wetsuit key pocket, it is impossible to liberate a single key that can be discreetly squirreled away under the bumper or wheel well.First of all, let me clarify that I am not overly paranoid. If you surf long enough, or just enjoy beach time, you're going to get robbed. It's a fact. I once even gave a favorite sweatshirt to a hypothermic, young surfer girl, up from San Diego with a friend, who thought they hid their key well enough. Unfortunately, after a cold-water surf, on a chilly, onshore summer evening, they returned to the parking lot to discover their car, and ALL of their clothes, completely gone. She sat there wet, shivering, watching the boards, while her friend walked up the street to call the police.On previous trips, I've been forced to park and paddle out at spots where I could lock the car and leave my highly visible day bag on the sand, hoping that the moment I saw someone eyeing it, I'd be out of the water in a flash. This really limits the number of spots your can surf, and you're always on your guard. On my second most recent trip, I passed through California on my way back from a week-long surf trip to New Zealand (where you can leave a $100 bill on the beach and it'll still be there three hours later), thinking I had a day and a half to get in the water before my meetings. In the end, due to beach construction, time limitations, and tides, I didn't surf once. There was simply no way for me to get in the water and feel safe enough to enjoy myself. That disappointment started me thinking... There must be an alternative?!Upon returning to Texas, and after a quick search of Amazon.com, I discovered the KeyGuard SL-591-CVR Pro Car Window Key Safe with Protective Cover. Even more quickly, it was in my cart, and on its way to me. Two weeks later it was packed in my surf bag and heading with me back out to California.At the Hertz counter, I picked up my car, and my fistful of keys, and headed straight for the beach. Three days and six perfectly secure sessions later, I was as happy with my purchase as could be.In my opinion, there is no other key safe on the market like the KeyGuard SL-591-CVR Pro Car Window Key Safe with Protective Cover. It is a travelling surfer's must-have accessory!

It seems pretty sturdy though I haven't tried cracking it open with a hammer. Reasonably spacious inside to hold a larger car key. I've not had to use it below freezing temperatures yet so can't comment on that unfortunately.However there are two design flaws I see. 1) it does not shield the remote signal of your key, so if you have a touch-less unlock fob where the car unlocks just by you being near it; it will unlock the car and allow it to start the engine. This can be prevented by putting the key inside a Faraday bag however, though it might be a tight fit inside the lock-box.2) I'm slightly reluctant to post this but I'd guess car thieves already know...the keycode that you set on the lock box does not have to be put in in a specific order. As long as all the numbers are pressed, it doesn't matter what order you make them. Say if you set your code as 1942, it can be unlocked by putting in 1249, 1492, 9421, 9241, 4192 etc. It seems a lot less secure when you know that.

It’s a bit too bulky, and the hook for the window can easily scratch the glass but my biggest issue with it is that the code can’t be used in a specific order, ex: 1234 can be used in any order like 4321 or 1324 and so on. Also to lock it back up can be tricky, I’ve had people leave it unlocked because the didn’t know you have to use the clear the code and then use the code again to lock it.

Works great, we rent our cars out and use these for a contactless exchange. Very save and works great

Works great , only downfall is that if you have a keyless button to press on the door handle , someone could press that and unlock the car.