blackcountrykuga Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 My Kuga had it's drivers window smashed and it appears the thieves tried to hack the car to drive it away. The car was parked at the rear of a hotel carpark overnight, covered by CCTV. Looking online and this is becoming a problem for keyless ignition type cars. When I reported it to the West Midlands Police they said there had been a spate of Kugas been stolen. Has this happened to anyone else? Online advice talks about putting a steering wheel lock on. The stoplock pro gets good reviews. Has anyone else used this or know of any other deterrents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinjc49 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Hi. I'm pleased they failed and the Kuga put up enough resistance to put them off. It's annoying that you have the inconvenience and expense of the repairs. Yes, the stoplock is a good visual deterrent - ditto a good wheelclamp etc.- especially if the vehicle is being left unattended somewhere. i've used both. These devices are enough to make a casual thief go for an easier target. I also think that a visual "alarm on" indicator (LED?) would help too. Sadly, a committed thief will always find a way. We just need to make things as difficult as possible. Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 A clutch pedal lock is ideal for keyless start vehicles.No clutch = no start even if they hack the obd port.Sent from my SM-G930F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philf1 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I've got a disclok on mine worth a £100 of anyone's money as they're thatcham approved as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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