Daily Mail, I know - but what about this?!
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'It would seem that, by an unfortunate coincidence, Aston Martin had some difficulties that night with its security system which kept cutting out, with doors opening randomly - and at the time he was driving round, the system failed and the door opened.'
Just like the door locks in my DB9
Just like the door locks in my DB9
:Laugh:Yes, I read about this recently on a news feed.
Oh you naughty boy, take this light slap on the hand, and if it might not be too much to ask, please pay us a tiny fine. Go free, and if you do it again, be warned, you might get a couple of hours community service next time.
Is this soft, or have I misunderstood?
These stories certainly help to reduce the crime statistics. I recently suffered two thefts, but neither were reported. There is no point. The only thing that is likely to happen, is an increased insurance premium.
I could not understand the write-off aspect. Surely the minor damage mentioned could have been easily repaired, and then perhaps the car used for display, or other internal use. Maybe it was a case of an insurance claim, forget about it and move on.
There are so many things in this story that just don't add up:
1. Gaydon is on the road to nowhere
2. Its some way off that road to actually reach the buildings and you need to go through 2 security checks (during the day, cant believe both are unmanned at night).
3. As has been pointed out earlier, you cant see the factory/head office until you're past the security perimeter. You couldn't see it from the main road
4. Everything else about the story (all the doors were left unlocked, really?).
5. The keys were just lying around?
6. He found a left hand drive car destined to the US that was fuelled up (why?, I know they put a bit in to test the engine, but enough to allow him to go on a joyride?)
7. Nobody heard him starting/driving the car around
8. The gates all miraculously opened to let him out
The guy should have bought a lottery ticket instead.
Seems much more plausible that he's gone there to break-in, scaled a wall, broken in and nicked the thing and nobody wants to admit it as it exposes a more permanent lack of security than just "oh we had a miraculous short term security failure that can't occur again")
But then maybe I'm just too cynical :;
1. Gaydon is on the road to nowhere
2. Its some way off that road to actually reach the buildings and you need to go through 2 security checks (during the day, cant believe both are unmanned at night).
3. As has been pointed out earlier, you cant see the factory/head office until you're past the security perimeter. You couldn't see it from the main road
4. Everything else about the story (all the doors were left unlocked, really?).
5. The keys were just lying around?
6. He found a left hand drive car destined to the US that was fuelled up (why?, I know they put a bit in to test the engine, but enough to allow him to go on a joyride?)
7. Nobody heard him starting/driving the car around
8. The gates all miraculously opened to let him out
The guy should have bought a lottery ticket instead.
Seems much more plausible that he's gone there to break-in, scaled a wall, broken in and nicked the thing and nobody wants to admit it as it exposes a more permanent lack of security than just "oh we had a miraculous short term security failure that can't occur again")
But then maybe I'm just too cynical :;
Coventry Telegraph reported case and had picture in May and sentencing appearance scheduled for end of June.
Whilst VIP entrance and gates all look super secure the factory entrance is just at the end of the short road and just a barrier and hut etc mainly familiar with vehicle movements. 1st security hut inactive when went in June.
Once in keys etc shouldn't be too far from final inspection testing etc
Whilst VIP entrance and gates all look super secure the factory entrance is just at the end of the short road and just a barrier and hut etc mainly familiar with vehicle movements. 1st security hut inactive when went in June.
Once in keys etc shouldn't be too far from final inspection testing etc
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