How do you stop the most stolen car from getting stolen!

[Trev450]

CSK423 said:

Trev450 said:

Returning to the OP's question regarding a kill switch, why not just have a competition battery master switch fitted. They can be purchased from places such as Demon Tweeks for under £50, and can be fitted by anyone who is reasonably handy with a spanner.

So after they've stealthily broken into your house and taken your keys, they decide to pop back in and wake you and the family up "politely" to find out why your car won't start.

The truth is house alarms, cctv, steering locks etc. are all just deterrents. If someone REALLY wants your car they'll take it. They may however go for an easier S3 if you have too many deterrents.

Assuming you don't have a house alarm or a dog and you also leave the keys in plain view, then they may be able to break in without disturbing you. It is a fact, as you say, if they want your car then they will have it one way or another. The OP, however, was asking for suggestions for deterrents of which my suggestion is one.

Edited by Trev450 on Monday 13th February 14:53

[telecat]

jdwoodbury said:

You will be needed one of these

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U4ZYOBzEEs

Lex Luthor!!!!

[walshie]

Contrary to popular belief, burglars do not want to break into your house and confront you to get your car keys. This is a very high risk thing to do for the burglar as they have little idea what they are likely to face. Also they may be apprehended, or leave dna following a fight with the home owner. The result for them is a charge of aggravated burglary and a likely custodial sentence. I am just as concerned getting the car nicked whilst it is parked up away from home, for example when out shopping or at a cinema when they can see you leave the car and know you are not likely to be back for a known period of time.

[CSK423]

walshie said:

Contrary to popular belief, burglars do not want to break into your house and confront you to get your car keys. This is a very high risk thing to do for the burglar as they have little idea what they are likely to face. Also they may be apprehended, or leave dna following a fight with the home owner. The result for them is a charge of aggravated burglary and a likely custodial sentence. I am just as concerned getting the car nicked whilst it is parked up away from home, for example when out shopping or at a cinema when they can see you leave the car and know you are not likely to be back for a known period of time.

I don't think for a minute that's a regular occurrence but it's a risk depending on how desperate they are for your car.

[walshie]

You're right, it is a risk, but double glazing, a dog and an alarm all further reduce the risk. Unfortunately the thief is likely to go on to steal someone else's car, but there's only so much you can do.

[Evanivitch]

walshie said:

Contrary to popular belief, burglars do not want to break into your house and confront you to get your car keys. This is a very high risk thing to do for the burglar as they have little idea what they are likely to face. Also they may be apprehended, or leave dna following a fight with the home owner. The result for them is a charge of aggravated burglary and a likely custodial sentence. I am just as concerned getting the car nicked whilst it is parked up away from home, for example when out shopping or at a cinema when they can see you leave the car and know you are not likely to be back for a known period of time.

Agreed on your day to day cars. I've known a few people have ST wheels nicked off the car when outside a cinema or similar.

That said, there are a growing number of reports of thefts of high end cars and it appears the robbers go hard on the intimidation. Several men, all with some sort of weapon, vast majority wouldn't even attempt to right that, let alone dominate the stairs.

It's kind of the way British self defence is going, whilst you'd assume a lack of guns would de-escalate the issue actually what you occasionally see are robbers go the extra step to intimidate in order to prevent a retaliation.

[walshie]

Evanivitch you are right, I have known some very nasty jobs where victims have had boiling water poured over them during a burglary in an attempt to identify where a safe is located, but they thankfully are very rare. What is far more prevalent is cars being nicked from public places such as shopping centre car parks where the thief can sit up and watch cars coming in and select their target. Then its just a matter of waiting for the owner to leave the car, smash the window and reprogram a new key off the com port and off goes your motor. As others have said, if a thief is skilled enough and determined enough, chances are they will get your car.

[h5lrw]

Shotgun.
Handy bit of kit for protecting your assets.

[Walt1387]

Could anyone explain why the S3 is the most stolen motor as oppossed to any other fast audi? Is it simply that there are more S3's than anything else in the range? Also why is the Golf R not up there - basically the same car in a different frock...

[djc206]

Walt1387 said:

Could anyone explain why the S3 is the most stolen motor as oppossed to any other fast audi? Is it simply that there are more S3's than anything else in the range? Also why is the Golf R not up there - basically the same car in a different frock...

I thought the R was up there?

Fast, common, fairly discreet so doesn't attract attention and 5 doors. Perfect for crime.

[Walt1387]

Top 10 list as follows - (theft per 1000 cars on the road)

Audi S3: 8.6
Land Rover Defender: 5.8
Land Rover Range Rover: 3.8
Audi Q7: 3.7
Ford Escort: 3.6
BMW X5: 3.1
Audi A5: 3.1
Mitsubishi Shogun: 2.4
BMW 5 Series: 2.4
Toyota Hilux: 2.4

No sign of a Golf R ??

Edited by Walt1387 on Monday 20th February 20:29

[djc206]

Walt1387 said:

Top 10 list as follows - (theft per 1000 cars on the road)

Audi S3: 8.6
Land Rover Defender: 5.8
Land Rover Range Rover: 3.8
Audi Q7: 3.7
Ford Escort: 3.6
BMW X5: 3.1
Audi A5: 3.1
Mitsubishi Shogun: 2.4
BMW 5 Series: 2.4
Toyota Hilux: 2.4

No sign of a Golf R ??

Edited by Walt1387 on Monday 20th February 20:29

Data is from 2015 so that would probably explain it.

[IJB1959]

djc206 said:

Data is from 2015 so that would probably explain it.

Forget all of the above and get this if some low life tries to steel your car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDrzMGdYWZc works 100% every time.

[Walt1387]

IJB1959 said:

Forget all of the above and get this if some low life tries to steel your car https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDrzMGdYWZc works 100% every time.

And the best thing is it was actually legal!! - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_(flamethro...

[IJB1959]

Walt1387 said:

And the best thing is it was actually legal!! - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blaster_(flamethro...

Yes, but they would never legalise it here because of 'elf 'n' safety' concerns, and the criminals infringement of his human right to steal your car. ;-)

[smashy]

walshie said:

Contrary to popular belief, burglars do not want to break into your house and confront you to get your car keys. This is a very high risk thing to do for the burglar as they have little idea what they are likely to face. Also they may be apprehended, or leave dna following a fight with the home owner. The result for them is a charge of aggravated burglary and a likely custodial sentence. I am just as concerned getting the car nicked whilst it is parked up away from home, for example when out shopping or at a cinema when they can see you leave the car and know you are not likely to be back for a known period of time.

Get yourself a Disklok.......thats the name brand £120 make sure its right size and put it on wherever you go.

[Walt1387]

The trouble with stuff like the disklock is that they need a positive action from you every time you park up (ie put it on). What i want is something that once fitted does not require any action from me every time i leave the car. I think some form of immobiliser that requires a hidden switch to be engaged to start the car is the way to go.

[Billyray911]

Walt1387 said:

The trouble with stuff like the disklock is that they need a positive action from you every time you park up (ie put it on). What i want is something that once fitted does not require any action from me every time i leave the car. I think some form of immobiliser that requires a hidden switch to be engaged to start the car is the way to go.

Unfortunately nowadays,you are going to have to put some effort in to prevent your car from being stolen.A disclock takes seconds to put on and over a period of time,you'll just do it as a matter of course.
Also have a look at http://www.autowatch.co.uk/products/autowatch-immo... or http://www.clifford.co.uk/ProductPages/Accessories...
Again,it all depends on whether you can be bothered.If you can,you'll have to put some effort in,I'm afraid.

[K321]

hi to prevent your audi being stolen do the following:
remove the fuse that powers the obd port when the ignition is not live
on my audi (it is in the passenger side panel, between dash and passenger door, fuse 10a, left bank of fuses, 2nd from top)
fit a steering lock (pro, or disklock)
put a sticker to say obd has been disabled to maybe prevent them breaking the glass

then keep the keys in a metal tin

fit a barricade bar over your front door to prevent people breaking in for the keys

lastly if you have to park your car on the street, park it in front of a neighbour's house that you dislike

Edited by K321 on Friday 2nd February 08:24

[Gio G]

OP - sadly you can buy every gadget/deterrent known to man, that may not help you when a group approach you in broad daylight to hand over the keys or have your head smashed in, unfortunately that happened to me.

Seems to be this notion that they only come at night and take your possessions.. They are more likely to take the car when you are in it or close around it to make it easier for them.

I think the reality is if you have something like an S3, RS3, R etc. Your chances of theft are just a little bit higher and could be the unlucky one..Do not under estimate the lengths they will go to.

My case is still not closed well over 2.5 years ago, so those thief's are still at large ruining people's lives! With respect to the stats, no idea why the Golf R is not on the list, at the time so many were going missing, I suspect the high production number dilutes the overall number...

G