Car thefts and TVR's
Discussion
I'm posting this because I'm worried about how likely it might be for TVR's to be the target of car thiefs, as we had an attempted break in to our garage last week.
I'm wondering what the rate of thefts for classic cars in general is, also TVR's.
This is vey worrying, we are uprating our security s a consequence of this.
My opinion is that something like a TVR isn't easily turned into cash, more like something like a Audi RS or BMW M Series will be more instantly saleable. But I may be wrong.
I'm interested in how many of our TVR's have been the target of thieves, the circumstances, and if they were ever recovered?
I'm wondering what the rate of thefts for classic cars in general is, also TVR's.
This is vey worrying, we are uprating our security s a consequence of this.
My opinion is that something like a TVR isn't easily turned into cash, more like something like a Audi RS or BMW M Series will be more instantly saleable. But I may be wrong.
I'm interested in how many of our TVR's have been the target of thieves, the circumstances, and if they were ever recovered?
Yes, I thought that a stolen TVR would flag up in the community pretty fast.
I'm thinking of replacing the wooden doors with a lockable up and over metal one.
I'm also having an alarm fitted to the garage. Importantly, I have extremely vigilant neighbours, who are always keeping an eye. There is a car blocking the drive as well.
What's taking the shine off a car like this is the responsibility of owning it, I've never had a car that I worried about so much before.
I'm thinking of replacing the wooden doors with a lockable up and over metal one.
I'm also having an alarm fitted to the garage. Importantly, I have extremely vigilant neighbours, who are always keeping an eye. There is a car blocking the drive as well.
What's taking the shine off a car like this is the responsibility of owning it, I've never had a car that I worried about so much before.
Thanks for all your replies folks.
I've done a bit of work on the garage, drilled holes in concrete for big floor bolts on the doors, fitted coach bolt hasps, and installed an alarm.
I'm insured by Footman James, guaranteed valuation, but.....it's not about money, any TVR is a like a piece of unique antique furniture, you can't just go out and buy another one like a TV or anything else that's mass produced, we look after our cars too, and put a lot of time and effort into them, it's about memory's, and experiences, those things are irreplacable.
I've done a bit of work on the garage, drilled holes in concrete for big floor bolts on the doors, fitted coach bolt hasps, and installed an alarm.
I'm insured by Footman James, guaranteed valuation, but.....it's not about money, any TVR is a like a piece of unique antique furniture, you can't just go out and buy another one like a TV or anything else that's mass produced, we look after our cars too, and put a lot of time and effort into them, it's about memory's, and experiences, those things are irreplacable.
All quiet on the Western, and yes, I was surprised at how low TVR insurance is.
I'm with Footman James, the lowest quote I managed to find. It's also a "guaranteed valuation"
I hadn't owned a car for quite some time before getting the Griff, and was worried about my no claims discount, but apparently it makes no difference when insuring a car like this for a specified limited mileage
I'm with Footman James, the lowest quote I managed to find. It's also a "guaranteed valuation"
I hadn't owned a car for quite some time before getting the Griff, and was worried about my no claims discount, but apparently it makes no difference when insuring a car like this for a specified limited mileage
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