johnnymac16 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Im getting seriously worried now, a few months back, some people tried stealing my car an pushed it of the drive, and 3 weeks ago, we had my dads ka an neighbours zafira broken into... an now last night it got tens times worse, my neighbour had their aude a3 and tt stolen, and another neighbour got a polo stolen all in one night while people sleep... what can i do to protect my car? ive been looking at cctv system and going to maplin tomorrow to see what they have... but what else!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Im getting seriously worried now, a few months back, some people tried stealing my car an pushed it of the drive, and 3 weeks ago, we had my dads ka an neighbours zafira broken into... an now last night it got tens times worse, my neighbour had their aude a3 and tt stolen, and another neighbour got a polo stolen all in one night while people sleep...what can i do to protect my car? ive been looking at cctv system and going to maplin tomorrow to see what they have... but what else!! If you've got a garage keep it in there, Get loads of locks for the garage and one of those bars that go at the top to stop people fiddling the lock Keep an eye and an ear out all the time as well, personally I recommend keeping a good strong sharp knife and a lead pipe by the door for use in the event of you catching them red handed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Im getting seriously worried now, a few months back, some people tried stealing my car an pushed it of the drive, and 3 weeks ago, we had my dads ka an neighbours zafira broken into... an now last night it got tens times worse, my neighbour had their aude a3 and tt stolen, and another neighbour got a polo stolen all in one night while people sleep...what can i do to protect my car? ive been looking at cctv system and going to maplin tomorrow to see what they have... but what else!! how are they managing to steal these cars so easily?? i would be putting the keys in my bedroom somewhere at night, dont leave them where they can be spotted. If your car has an alarm i would be activating that, atleast you might have a chance of knowing if they are at your car. Unless you have a garage to keep the car in then your choices are limited really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Further to my previous post, if you don't have a garage, then allow me to introduce you to bollards.... Check this: http://www.atgaccess.com/Bollards/Manual-a...ds/101-500.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SierraYankee99 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Stick a rotweiller in the back of the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichellefromEssex Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 What have the police said? if that much is going on then surely some undercover survelliance needs to be set up. Is there a garage block local that you can rent? we are lucky as right by our house there is about 40 garages, we have double locks and one of those garage protector bars fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Hostess Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Keep an eye and an ear out all the time as well, personally I recommend keeping a good strong sharp knife and a lead pipe by the door for use in the event of you catching them red handed Not to be recommended,as you will get done for carrying/using an offensive weapon and they will get off and be given a bag of sweeties,and 2 weeks holiday in Florida for being poor naughty boys who dont know any different. why dont you get a 500watt P.I.R opperated flood light fixed to the front on your house about 12 feet above the ground so it will light up the whole drive as soon as sombody steps on the driveway as well as Jonny87's bollards and a denver boot (wheel clamp) for the front wheel,just might help,as if they cant nick your car in less than 2 minutes they will go and it will take a damn site longer that 2 minutes to get that lot of,especially whilst they are in the spotlight Kristal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I had to get a camera installed. I asked my nice neighbors to keep the noise down (Big mistake) I had wing mirrors knocked off, lumps of concrete thrown at the car, spud up the exhaust, tyres let down, they even tried to smash the front windscreen. since the camera was installed, nothing!!!! bar a few v signs. Does the job. Try E-bay for a night time camera, worth taking you time and looking for a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR897 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I had to get a camera installed. I asked my nice neighbors to keep the noise down (Big mistake) I had wing mirrors knocked off, lumps of concrete thrown at the car, spud up the exhaust, tyres let down, they even tried to smash the front windscreen. since the camera was installed, nothing!!!! bar a few v signs. Does the job.Try E-bay for a night time camera, worth taking you time and looking for a good one. Some nice neighbours you got there. Retaliate by sticking a 50 foot flagpole in your garden with a flag with an arrow on it pointing at their house saying rude words. Worked for me. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Buy a wheel clamp and clamp it at night in your driveway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Further to my previous post, if you don't have a garage, then allow me to introduce you to bollards....Check this: http://www.atgaccess.com/Bollards/Manual-a...ds/101-500.aspx This looks like the job! Invest in a good CCTV system would be great to catch the people who (if the worst comes to the worse, steal your car) but i doubt it would stop them stealing a car, unless its well signposted :) Flood light is a simple but great idea as it would scare the crap out of me if i walked up to your car and a HUGE light came on! Just make sure that its angled so that passing cars dont set it off :) a guy up the road as one that goes off when i drive past, not good at 3 in the morning!!! Other than that i would demand that the police sit outside for a week or so to keep a look out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny87 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 lol! not too sure about having the police staking out the joint ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Had a bit of this going on down our way. They have also been stealing lawn mowers and tools etc. Apparently everything they are after has been stolen to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 lol! not too sure about having the police staking out the joint ;) Can see where your coming from but dont think it would hurt for a bit if they keep coming back for more! Apparently everything they are after has been stolen to order. What is this world coming to!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I know, its a sad state really. Most stuff is going up to bristol and shipped out to whoever wanted it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M.K Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Along with my car cleaning stuff too i bet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac16 Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Yeah nice neighbours, some of the best, lol its just i think some has noticed we have some nice cars, an with credit crunch they are lookin at cars stolen for order if u get me... the audis are pretty brand new, not sure how they stole them... but its scary.. as im sure mine will be next... well today i have been in contact with a tech company who are doing me a deal on a 2cctv cameras to put over the drives, an outside our house to see who comes down it, an going to plug it into my 32 inch tv so get a good pic hehe going to pick it up on wednesday next week on way bk froom essex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Just make sure you have it recording. i know a few people who have it to watch but dont record. Waste of time then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAR897 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 The problem comes when the theives steal your car AND the cameras! lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiesta_lad Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 sleep in your car with a baseball bat and if the !Removed! try your car give them a good wack so they dont steel another car again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jma78b Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Put your pet python in the back. Or a baby croc :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgepig Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Or a baby croc :) I'll leave the OH in it then--if that doesn't put them off nothing will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'll leave the OH in it then--if that doesn't put them off nothing will! You better hope she doesnt see that! Of she will put you in there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedgepig Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 You better hope she doesnt see that! Of she will put you in there lol Just do what I do-----don't tell her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Just do what I do-----don't tell her! Ill remember that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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