Parking on a drive

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:08 pm

M1k3yC wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:02 pm If the car has key-less entry and start you might want to get a signal blocking pouch or box for the keys when they are in the house.

That's what I have for the keys, problem is these days if they want your car that bad the scroates are more than happy the smash their way into the house for the keys whether you're at home or not. Sometimes it's less grief to leave the keys by the door if they want them.

Tim.

M1k3yC · Post by **M1k3yC** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:23 pm

TitanTim wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:08 pm problem is these days if they want your car that bad the scroates are more than happy the smash their way into the house for the keys whether you're at home or not.

Then my advice is a massive dog!

We had a black lab when I was a kid that had a perfect temperament but she'd have been a force to be reckoned with if someone broke in.

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:52 pm

M1k3yC wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 2:23 pm
TitanTim wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:08 pm problem is these days if they want your car that bad the scroates are more than happy the smash their way into the house for the keys whether you're at home or not.
Then my advice is a massive dog! We had a black lab when I was a kid that had a perfect temperament but she'd have been a force to be reckoned with if someone broke in.

And then after the event the dog will be put down and you will prosecuted, the law is all wrong I'm afraid. Look at the lads who attempted to steal a quad bike and dragged that poor PC behind their car for god knows how far and all they got manslaughter.

Theres no deterrent.

Tim.

beanie · Post by **beanie** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 5:53 pm

I can’t see a dog being put down for attacking burglars. That only gets applied when it’s an unprovoked attack and often only if it’s a repeat offence.

As for being prosecuted for your dogs actions towards a burglar whilst you’re asleep, I very much doubt that would happen. However, if you stick a knife in their back whilst they’re running away, then sure, you’ll probably be in a bit of trouble.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Jul 27, 2020 8:45 pm

I wouldn't worry too much unless it's the sort of car that is targeted by thieves like a nearly-new Golf R, S3, etc. or is something that stands out as being something special in the area where you live.

At least it's off the road!

ferrelscent · Post by **ferrelscent** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:10 am

Some good thoughts here thanks.

It's not so much the loss of the car but waking up to some tossers in the house having broken in to get keys.

Hilly30si · Post by **Hilly30si** » Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:50 am

My two main cars are left on the drive, I never worry after all it’s why we pay insurance

KevBrowne · Post by **KevBrowne** » Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:24 pm

I live in a road with only semi detached, ex-council houses, none of which have garages. The road is full of mercs, bmws, audis etc, prob all on pcp but still all expensive cars. Just take normal common sense precautions, don't leave anything on show etc and go for it.

Armscarf · Post by **Armscarf** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 12:09 am

ferrelscent, Lets get down to it, what's your postcode? I used to live in southeast London and Bexley is very different from Dartford. I appreciate that you might not want to put your postcode on the forum, alternatively you could put all your details into Compare the Market or Confused.com and get insurance quotes for leaving the car on the drive and anther set of quotes for having it garaged. I know you dont have a garage but the difference in costs between the two sets of quotes will give you a good idea of the risk based on previous claims in your area.

Ewazix · Post by **Ewazix** » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:58 am

Keyless entry systems on cheaper cars are the big concern with Fiesta being the most pinched and vulnerable,
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/f ... 50346.html

also the obvious premium targets, most of which on this list will be above the £35k mark in a desirable format TBH, where scrotes are also likely to put your house door in to get the keys.
https://www.confused.com/on-the-road/sa ... s-revealed

I think you will have it covered as best as possible with a RFD pouch and good driveway post.

gIzzE · Post by **gIzzE** » Wed Aug 05, 2020 1:29 am

A £35k year old Volvo estate is also very different to a £35k RS3.

I got followed home twice in my M3 CSL which was a bit worrying, It does make you wonder if nice cars are worth it.

Roberltd2 · Post by **Roberltd2** » Thu Aug 13, 2020 9:06 pm

Don't think I've ever seen a lowlife in a stolen Z4 being chased by the cops on Police Interceptors for example. Perhaps the old Zed is not so useful in the county lines business.

ferrelscent · Post by **ferrelscent** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:11 pm

What do think the main targets are...high end cars stolen to sell, or just anything high performance to use in crime ?

Or a bit of both ?

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:39 pm

From what I have read the most popular targets seem to be newish Golf Rs, Audi S3s, BMW M cars, Audi RSs, etc.

But valuable classics like Sierra Cosworths, RS Escorts and Mustangs still seem to be targeted.

With most other cars it seems to be more thefts from the car than theft of the car.

The only one I know about first hand was a few years ago when a neighbour had left the front door unlocked because he was expecting his son to come home late. The scrotes nicked his VW key, but didn't realise it was for his 2000 Golf VR6 not next door's current plate GTi.

scootr · Post by **scootr** » Sun Aug 16, 2020 12:57 am

The Honda civic remains the most stolen car in America. I guess we know now who is buying the most stolen bits

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