sparg Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 In the UK, the onset of wintry weather heralds a steep increase in 4x4 thefts. It appears that LRs are particularly attractive because they are ultimately recyclable and poorly defended. If we don't clamp down on this, insurance premiums will go through the roof. Given that villains may well be reading these forums, it is not easy to discuss extraordinary security measures. Nevertheless, the principle of employing multiple measures designed to slow down theft attempts and compromise thieves' anonymity is no great secret. Parking the vehicle overnight so that access for tow vehicles, Hiabs and the like should be arranged where possible. park the vehicle with wheels turned to full lock. They can easily smash the steering lock (a few seconds) but the vehicle can't be towed easily until they do that Don't rely on the alarm sounding the vehicle's horn - they disconnect that first (hardly giving away a secret here!) Any advice on better doorlocks would be handy - though they can still smash the window. Extra devices - especially in multiples - are advisable. they can find them, one by one - but the clock is ticking. Nevertheless, thieves are technically competent and probably have experience of more different Landrovers than you do! They know what it would take to stop one being easily started, and know what sort of measures people employ. If you can alarm the space where the vehicle is parked overnight, all the better. Something built into the nearest building is harder to circumvent. Something that does more than the simple squawking of a house burglar alarm is required - if you are not in, the neighbours might be irritated and not particularly motivated to act fast. If the thieves wait a while, and no-one comes to investigate, they may well go ahead anyway Remember: if they can get it stared without waking the neighbourhood - you won't be able to stop them, and they will run you down if you try to get in the way; a landrover is very hard! Some physical measures that would mean that starting and moving the vehicle would simply have to be a noisy affair, might help. Tons and tons of light, especially if it flashes, is accompanied by an announcement, might be awkward for them. A ship's anchor chain would be marvellous! - but how it is attached to the vehicle is the potential weak point. In any event, the measures you use must be easy enough for you to apply so that you always do. And after all that, when you park it in a car park, it is still vulnerable- as the owner of a defender in Bakewell found, the other day. regards all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickwilliams Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 And after all that, when you park it in a car park, it is still vulnerable- as the owner of a defender in Bakewell found, the other day. regards all I've not heard about that one. Can you give any more details? Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=54100 Already a thread on this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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