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Oct 11, 2025 | 06:46 PM

#7411

LeX2K

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From: Alberta

Quote:

Originally Posted by patgilm

My GTR is the one I am most worried about because those were starting to get stolen a couple years ago.

Cars are stolen mainly for two reasons 1)vehicle in question has may shared parts 2)vehicle is desirable

Your GTR obviously is in category 2. In Canada auto theft is really bad cars get lifted like crazy and end up in Russia and Ukraine.

Oct 11, 2025 | 06:54 PM

#7412

Bob04

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From: SC

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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill

Then it’s not real world ready if one ventures out with just the Apple Watch. Probably best to keep the back up card.

Yes it is. I do it all the time. No issues.

Oct 11, 2025 | 06:59 PM

#7413

Toys4RJill

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From: ON/NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob04

Yes it is. I do it all the time. No issues.

Road trip? Across America. Boston to L.A. Just wearing an Apple Watch?

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:02 PM

#7414

LeX2K

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From: Alberta

Legally I can carry insurance and registration electronically on my phone (which I do, no paper in the car) but drivers license still requires the physical version.

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:10 PM

#7415

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Originally Posted by Toys4RJill

Road trip? Across America. Boston to L.A. Just wearing an Apple Watch?

Not a problem at all. No different than doing it with a phone. Never carry the card and never been a problem.

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:12 PM

#7416

Toys4RJill

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From: ON/NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob04

Not a problem at all. No different than doing it with a phone. Never carry the card and never been a problem.

pretty cool

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:13 PM

#7417

LeX2K

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From: Alberta

Why does it matter geographically where you are? I don't understand the concern.

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:24 PM

#7418

patgilm

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeX2K

Legally I can carry insurance and registration electronically on my phone (which I do, no paper in the car) but drivers license still requires the physical version.

In my state we can keep our drivers license electronically on our phone, I keep mine in my Apple wallet.

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:35 PM

#7419

AMIRZA786

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From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by patgilm

In my state we can keep our drivers license electronically on our phone, I keep mine in my Apple wallet.

Same in California. All my credit cards are also on my phone, as well as insurance information

Oct 11, 2025 | 07:39 PM

#7420

swajames

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From: San Diego, CA

Every credit card I use is stored on my watch and phone wallets, and I could absolutely get by on pretty much any trip with only either one of them. My watch also has its own cellular service, but even if you were completely out of coverage you can still make contactless payments as normal without any data or cellular connection.

Oct 11, 2025 | 08:00 PM

#7421

LeX2K

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From: Alberta

Quote:

Originally Posted by patgilm

In my state we can keep our drivers license electronically on our phone, I keep mine in my Apple wallet.

Makes total sense. Why do you need any registration info on your device or paper they already know via your license plate.

Oct 12, 2025 | 09:47 AM

#7422

SW17LS

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From: Maryland

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toys4RJill

just the phone yes. Not sure about just a watch

Watch is basically just a small phone you wear on your wrist, wouldn't worry me.

Oct 12, 2025 | 10:47 AM

#7423

Toys4RJill

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From: ON/NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by SW17LS

Watch is basically just a small phone you wear on your wrist, wouldn't worry me.

when equipped with cellular

Oct 12, 2025 | 11:05 AM

#7424

AMIRZA786

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From: California

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toys4RJill

when equipped with cellular

What does cellular have to do with using it as a key? Nada. Nothing. Méiyǒu shé me

Oct 12, 2025 | 11:56 AM

#7425

Allen K

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From: NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMIRZA786

Since 2023 I've been using only my phone to drive both our Tesla's with zero issues except the occasional restarting BT, which takes literally 3 seconds. I can't wait until they add support for Android watches... although I still need my phone for other things, like posting here on CL

Quote:

Originally Posted by patgilm

Same here, I only use my phone as a key even when my old Tesla had two key fobs. I never used the fobs and only used them to give to someone when they were working on my car. I wouldn’t use my watch for a key only since I always have my phone with me but it would be a good backup.

I trust the Tesla phone as a key 100% since I have NEVER had a problem with it to drive even when the phone wouldn’t connect to the car for some reason and it has done that a few times recently even after a reboot of the car and phone.

With my old BMW I just didn’t trust my phone only as a key and always had the fob on me.

I have the carabiner key for my Rivian and I bring it with me all the time. It's just super convenient to hang off a belt loop and open the frunk or rear hatch without having to unlock my phone. I've gone out without it, but it's a nice to have.