Car could have disappeared last night

Sorry to here about that Richie, but id still bring my keys upstairs with me and take my chances.If a regular house burgler breaks in and sees them it may prove a bonus for him he wasn't initially after. If its in the drive you should fit one of those automatic lights that come on with movement. It'll draw more attention to them and hopefully put them off.

I used to keep them upstairs but since a neighbour of my in-laws hasn't woken up from the hammer beating* he recieved over a year ago, I figured that its not worth it!

Richie wrote: Yes I have lock nuts!

Richie, I think you can get a cream for that!

Seriously though, like we usually say when someone has had an accident, its only a car and they can be replaced.  No one WANTS to lose their pride a joy but on the question of keys upstairs/downstairs, I know I value my car less than I value the safety of any family members. 

I agree that the more physical impediments there are the greater the chance of putting off the casual low life.  Steering/gear lever locks, chains, etc. all slow them down and make it easier for them to rob next doors car.  If the waste of space is determined enough, then having done everything possible to slow him down, I'd prefer he finds the keys himself rather than needing my help.

lads please stop mentioning how likely an M3 is to get nicked, was late this morning and have to leave it in the station car park... im freaked now and considering leaving work early...

 

whole wheel jobbie is the business richie

I was thinking of putting a switch for the fuel pump in the car. Is that possible?

I also think the idea of the cam (fake or not) can be dissuasive enough.

It drives me nuts when you try and keep a car in good nick and there are f***wits out there that have no consideration for you or your property.

Do what you have to Richie - also consider an old fashioned hidden immobiliser switch. The security light is handy too.

id rather if they were taking it to take it, if it cuts out the buggers may trash it out of anger etc theydid that to my mates smart car when the immobiliser cut in.  OPoor thing was trashed.  A good stop lock is a visible deterant

Id go with the chain and pad lock (as i do) problem with some of the steering locks with the extended arm is they can actually used as leverage to break the cars own steering lock. Dunno why nobody as invented something to lock the clutch pedal to the floor, wouldn't get very far if ever if they managed to start it.

UJM3 wrote: Id go with the chain and pad lock (as i do) problem with some of the steering locks with the extended arm is they can actually used as leverage to break the cars own steering lock. Dunno why nobody as invented something to lock the clutch pedal to the floor, wouldn't get very far if ever if they managed to start it.

I think you just worked out how to start your empire in security products Ultan!