DISCLAIMER. I only googled this 5 minutes ago. I'd verify this but listening devices are legal in the UK IF it's a public place or your own home. I don't think your W's car falls into that category but I'm not an expert.
And people miss type their passwords all the time if you get my drift.
Me:43 Her:42 M:14 S:9 EA started 2014/03 (or there abouts) PA started 2014/05/30 BD:2014/11/05 I left 2015/10/01 I returned 2015/05/02 She left 2015/06/10 OM still on the go.