Car Security

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Tue 17 Jan 2006 08:29
Car Security - Duchess
A friend recently had their car stolen from their drive in a matter of minutes which led on to a discussion about how secure cars are. Some participants are adamant that there are some modern cars that cannot be driven away without the right set of keys. I'm sure that tests such as Which? always result in the car being stolen and that the only difference the security makes is the length of time it takes to do it.

Can anyone settle this argument? I'd be quite happy to be proven wrong!

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Tue 17 Jan 2006 14:10
Car Security - Dwight Van Driver
Ma'am

If they want it they will have it irrespective of keys etc.

Time is of the essence on some but can be defeated by the more pesistent.

Finger to forlock...byeee

dvd
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Tue 17 Jan 2006 14:19
Car Security - pyruse
If the car was parked outside the owner's house, the quickest way to steal it is to break into the house and get the keys.
Most new-ish cars can't be driven without the keys.
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Tue 17 Jan 2006 14:47
Car Security - Altea Ego
There are three types of car theft

Older cars easily nicked by anyone who wants it for any reason. And they frequently are.

Opportunity theft. Keys left in at the garage, while your back is turned, hanging on the hook by the front door etc etc. Any car valuable modern or old.

The pro. If for any reason am good pro car thief wants your car he will have it away. It matters not what the make, how modern, how much car is taken, what devices you fit on it. Short of locking it in a safe with a time lock it will disapear and never be recovered.
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