Car Security

Woody928

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Thanks for all of the input and responses so far, interesting to hear whats out there and available. I must admit I do quite like the idea of a tracker even if it is quite a costly addition.

I suppose ultimately and sadly if someone really wants to nick it then they will find a way and do it regardless of the measures taken. It would be good to have some deterrents in place though.
 

jonbills

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Thanks for all of the input and responses so far, interesting to hear whats out there and available. I must admit I do quite like the idea of a tracker even if it is quite a costly addition.

I suppose ultimately and sadly if someone really wants to nick it then they will find a way and do it regardless of the measures taken. It would be good to have some deterrents in place though.

I thought the TK103 tracker type thing pretty affordable: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/302068213800
I think I might well get one.:thumbs:
 

Bobafett

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Get yourself a pay as as you go SIM with the TK103, setup an online account with the telecom service provider so that you can top up whenever needed and you'll be good to go.

Don't forget to get the tracker to respond to your mobile with a message, to keep the SIM card 'active' as your not making phone calls. As the service provider normally will terminate after 3 months of dormant use!

Lots of useful info online and I think the TK103 has been upgraded with another model since I bought one, not sure now.

Clever these tracker devices, they also have a movement sensor so if anybody tries to lift the car on a flatbed or even move the pride and joy, you will be notified immediately!
 

SeanDezart

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Supposing that you travel abroad with your car and this fitted - it should still operate as if in the UK - right ?
So, it should also be applicable for a permanent fitting within, say, France with a French SIM card ?
 

Bobafett

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Use mine abroad all the time. Most if not all pay as you go SIM allow roaming abroad and data access. Though worth checking with service providers for sure.
 

Tony 260Z

Club Member
Sadly, if a pro really wants your car they'll get it unless you can lock it inside Fort Knox. Alarms might attract attention but to be honest I think most people ignore them. I think the most you can hope for is to slow down the opportunist and often that means doing things they don't expect or can't see from outside the car. A steering wheel lock will put off some scrotes but if they can't start it or you can physically make it bloody difficult to tow away you're more likely to win. Ultimately, a good insurance policy is a MUST!
 

Huw

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Some chancer has been doing garages over around my area, bending out the doors and nicking the car. So as my garage faces into the street I fitted one of these little beauties. Pole locked with a padlock, just unlock and lift out. Piece of mind if nothing else.
 

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Woody928

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Still kinda advertises that there's something worth nicking inside though - I have mixed feelings.

I share this sentiment, the more security you put on the display the more you advertise there is something worth hiding imo....

You can't win either way :(
 

AliK

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I clamp mine in the garage and have door and motion alarm sensors + a cctv camera above the door pointing at the entrance of the driveway + electrically immobilised but leave the doors all unlocked. Am I just a tad paranoid!?

One hopes the camera is a deterrent to the opportunist and the wheel clamp a pain in the neck while the alarm is going off waking everyone up. I have considered a smoke generator too (like the Toad alarms of the 90s) for good measure oh and also adding strobe lights for the full disco effect ;)

But if they want your car, they will have it. My next door neighbour had his Defender stolen off the driveway at 22:00 on a Saturday eve. 5 very thick necked / muscled / shaved headed gentlemen walked up to the house with torches and brazenly took care of it calmly for 5-10 mins while their other friends waited in 2 other cars. Now who would be brave enough to challenge them!? :s

Given they closed down our police station and the nearest one is 20 mins away at Vmax, our affluent sleepy Surrey town is regularly being targeted by Croydon gangs as easy pickings according to the Police! :(
 
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