Attempted Car Jacking
#36
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This is a little to close to home [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img][img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
I'm on that very road quite a lot!
I've had my old Nova Gsi taken in a similar manner about 4 years ago, back then it was nearly unheard of.
Whenever i stop at lights, i am always aware of being boxed in , and as John says, allways ensure i have an easy escape route. I don't have the doors locking automatically (the amount of times i've found myself locked out of my other cars with the keys in the ignition ), but i automatically lock the doors every time i get in, don't even have to think about it.
Even though mine is only a Sport, as far as the scumbags are concerned, it's a turbo (I'm sure they wouldn't have the brains to notice the lack of scoop)..
Andy
I'm on that very road quite a lot!
I've had my old Nova Gsi taken in a similar manner about 4 years ago, back then it was nearly unheard of.
Whenever i stop at lights, i am always aware of being boxed in , and as John says, allways ensure i have an easy escape route. I don't have the doors locking automatically (the amount of times i've found myself locked out of my other cars with the keys in the ignition ), but i automatically lock the doors every time i get in, don't even have to think about it.
Even though mine is only a Sport, as far as the scumbags are concerned, it's a turbo (I'm sure they wouldn't have the brains to notice the lack of scoop)..
Andy
#38
The Police think I've either been followed me from the TC or they have come up from Little Hulton. I believe they sit in side roads and wait for cars to pass, as soon as they see a vehicle they fancy, they're after it. So your quite correct everybody is at risk.
#40
You cannot lock yourself out of the car with the classic scoob's auto locking feature. Once you've unlocked the doors with the engine running they do not lock again automatically.
BTW If you are going to get out of your car with the keys left in the ignition you're taking more of a risk than I would. Mr Insurance co. isn't going to pay up in that situation.
BTW If you are going to get out of your car with the keys left in the ignition you're taking more of a risk than I would. Mr Insurance co. isn't going to pay up in that situation.
#41
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You cannot lock yourself out of the car with the classic scoob's auto locking feature. Once you've unlocked the doors with the engine running they do not lock again automatically.
BTW If you are going to get out of your car with the keys left in the ignition you're taking more of a risk than I would. Mr Insurance co. isn't going to pay up in that situation.
BTW If you are going to get out of your car with the keys left in the ignition you're taking more of a risk than I would. Mr Insurance co. isn't going to pay up in that situation.
#45
Glad you got outta there!!!Have seen exact same thing happen on same junction at fireplace centre side too! but was a Bm two guys get out try car guy bladdered throttle nearly wiped out a wagon coming thru lights, being slightly insane and having a bit of a thing for hurtin scumbags like this i was gonna follow bm(if they got it) but alas they didnt get it.....I can handle three or four sh1tbags (another story)i watched them get off in there honda civic green 3dr L plate(must`ve needed some speed).
I import jap cars into uk am based near there let em try me out....in for a shock id tell em to get in i just nicked it then show em some seriously scary drivin on watergate toll roundabout!!!Seriously I will be aware at red lion as ive just imported a seriously nice black wrx which will attract attn lets see if they learnt from you....i.e Scooby driver= smarter then them because can afford to BUY it so is gonna just give it up!!
Q...Why dont they ever pull 6 and a half foot meatheads outta cars ??? cos they might hurt them??
I Believe they should be tied to back of victims car and showed the top speed of said subaru on M61 (WITH POLICE ESCORT OF COURSE)THINK TWICE ABOUT DOIN AGAIN IF THEY MANAGED TO SURVIVE!!WATCH THIS SPACE .....I SHALL BE THERE MOST DAYS ROOFBARS WILL HAVE TO DO FOR TYING THEM TO AS I DONT DO TOWBARS!!!!
I import jap cars into uk am based near there let em try me out....in for a shock id tell em to get in i just nicked it then show em some seriously scary drivin on watergate toll roundabout!!!Seriously I will be aware at red lion as ive just imported a seriously nice black wrx which will attract attn lets see if they learnt from you....i.e Scooby driver= smarter then them because can afford to BUY it so is gonna just give it up!!
Q...Why dont they ever pull 6 and a half foot meatheads outta cars ??? cos they might hurt them??
I Believe they should be tied to back of victims car and showed the top speed of said subaru on M61 (WITH POLICE ESCORT OF COURSE)THINK TWICE ABOUT DOIN AGAIN IF THEY MANAGED TO SURVIVE!!WATCH THIS SPACE .....I SHALL BE THERE MOST DAYS ROOFBARS WILL HAVE TO DO FOR TYING THEM TO AS I DONT DO TOWBARS!!!!
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Worrying stuff. John F's comments about defensive driving are very true. Its something I've learnt to do, as I work in Slough - enough said.
If anyone wants the instructions for setting up the standard Sigma alarm to automatically lock the doors, please email me.
Chris
If anyone wants the instructions for setting up the standard Sigma alarm to automatically lock the doors, please email me.
Chris
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The standard alarm can be set to auto lock all doors when the ignition is turned on, then it will unlock when ignition turned off.
No chance of locking keys in the car.
Its a no-brainer in my eyes.
No chance of locking keys in the car.
Its a no-brainer in my eyes.
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