Best way to immobilise car to prevent theft
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I'm about to fork out 5-8k on a Landy Defender (most expensive purchase to date) and am veering on the side of caution with regards to vehicle theft.
Years ago, when I owned an XR2, I would remove a cable on the distributor cap when parking in a dodgy area. Once, I returned to the car to find the window smashed and the car moved away from it's parking space. The thieves had tried to make a steal but to no avail.
Dazzled by the wide range of immobiliser / alarm systems available, I was wondering what others thought the most effective system for the prevention of vehicle theft would be, immobiliser or otherwise. Any recommendations? Any types/brands I should avoid?
Years ago, when I owned an XR2, I would remove a cable on the distributor cap when parking in a dodgy area. Once, I returned to the car to find the window smashed and the car moved away from it's parking space. The thieves had tried to make a steal but to no avail.
Dazzled by the wide range of immobiliser / alarm systems available, I was wondering what others thought the most effective system for the prevention of vehicle theft would be, immobiliser or otherwise. Any recommendations? Any types/brands I should avoid?
Edited by RevNuts on Sunday 23 January 09:12
Edited by RevNuts on Sunday 23 January 09:12
If you don't need or want a fancy alarm / remote locking system, then something like this should be fine:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/220382997507
A basic transponder system, which is what most manufacturers have been using to immobilise cars for 10-15 years now.
No remote fobs or anything like that, just a chip capsule on your key ring.
http://search.ebay.co.uk/220382997507
A basic transponder system, which is what most manufacturers have been using to immobilise cars for 10-15 years now.
No remote fobs or anything like that, just a chip capsule on your key ring.
VeeFour said:
If you don't need or want a fancy alarm / remote locking system, then something like this should be fine:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/220382997507
A basic transponder system, which is what most manufacturers have been using to immobilise cars for 10-15 years now.
No remote fobs or anything like that, just a chip capsule on your key ring.
Can a system like that be easily bypassed by a thief with a little knowhow?http://search.ebay.co.uk/220382997507
A basic transponder system, which is what most manufacturers have been using to immobilise cars for 10-15 years now.
No remote fobs or anything like that, just a chip capsule on your key ring.
I have a mecklock on my softtop Defender - works a treat. We all know you can start the truck with a jump lead and screwdrive so this physically isolates the clutch do you may be able to start it but there's no way you going to drive it away. Of Clyde if they a professionals they can always low load it away..... But that's true of any car!
Easy to fit and has lots of good reviews on lr4x4.com
Can be found here and the guys are very helpful
http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Meck_Lock.shtml
Hope this helps
Easy to fit and has lots of good reviews on lr4x4.com
Can be found here and the guys are very helpful
http://www.mudstuff.co.uk/Meck_Lock.shtml
Hope this helps
RevNuts said:
VeeFour said:
If you don't need or want a fancy alarm / remote locking system, then something like this should be fine:
http://search.ebay.co.uk/220382997507
A basic transponder system, which is what most manufacturers have been using to immobilise cars for 10-15 years now.
No remote fobs or anything like that, just a chip capsule on your key ring.
Can a system like that be easily bypassed by a thief with a little knowhow?http://search.ebay.co.uk/220382997507
A basic transponder system, which is what most manufacturers have been using to immobilise cars for 10-15 years now.
No remote fobs or anything like that, just a chip capsule on your key ring.
If it's well installed and well hidden within the wiring loom, then you'd have to be very determined to bypass it.
A Friend Disconnects his coil pack and takes his steering wheel with him (clip off) as it's the least secure car I've ever seen.
Perspex windows with the slide that you can't lock shut
so you can just reach In and um lock it 
As said above the Peddle Lockers have Great reviews it really depends how far you want to go with it.......
Perspex windows with the slide that you can't lock shut
so you can just reach In and um lock it As said above the Peddle Lockers have Great reviews it really depends how far you want to go with it.......
A quick look through the stolen car thread and other related topics, will show the OP that no matter what you do, if theives want it badly enough, they will find a way.
Disklocks, fancy alarms etc. are only useful if the people trying to steal your car, havent broken into your house first to get the keys!
dowahdiddyman said:
Mate of mine just puts a sticker in the window. `Tracker fitted`. Never had one stolen yet and he has owmed,Evo8,X5,Impreza etc.
Must agree with other posters though, if they really want it they will take it no matter what.
I leave mine with a rock on the passenger seatMust agree with other posters though, if they really want it they will take it no matter what.
Never had a car stolen either.
Must be the rock
From what I understand most land rover thefts are professional. In that they're towed away/loaded onto a tow truck, dismantly for parts and stuck on ebay. Easy money, and most owners never hear anything even when they're in the house.
If you can park it on your driveway and fit a couple of security bollards that's probably the best.
If there's a product that can lock the gearstick in gear, the transfer box in gear, and prevent operation of the clutch that would definitely help.
EDIT: Saying that, mine was stolen by kids. A secret fuel pump/solenoid switch would solve that.
If you can park it on your driveway and fit a couple of security bollards that's probably the best.
If there's a product that can lock the gearstick in gear, the transfer box in gear, and prevent operation of the clutch that would definitely help.
EDIT: Saying that, mine was stolen by kids. A secret fuel pump/solenoid switch would solve that.
Edited by wombat172a on Sunday 23 January 11:01
After having had a car nicked that was loaded with anti-theft measures, I installed a pop-off steering wheel in the next car, and had many a laugh going into meetings with it ! With no steering wheel present, the car never got broken into as there's going to be easier ones down the street. But this was the pre-airbag so it might be a tad difficult these days.
On another car where this wasn’t so easy, I realised that the relay and fuse board was easily accessible right by the steering column, so if I was concerned about a potential theft I would walk away with a vital relay in my pocket. Problem with this is that they can still break in and mess the car up before abandoning it with loads of damage.
I'd quite like to have a 100,000 volt taser system inside the car to nail the b
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