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Old 15 October 2004, 16:25   #21
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Personally I use a really hefty motobike locking chain and padlock wrapped around the steering wheel and the pedals - another around the bumper/bull bar and a lamp post - will use the same for my Rib/trailer when it arrives.

Not only are they a bitch to remove without an oxy but they tend to send out a message that the owner is a bit strange!!!!

The chains also double up as a really useful aid if you catch the little shits!!!

Remember if you carry a weapon you WILL get charged if you use it - however if you use something you happen to have handy as self defence that you normally carry............

Land Rover wheel braces are particularly handy!!!!
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Old 15 October 2004, 16:47   #22
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Good car security is all about layers, lock the doors, fit an alarm, fit an immobilizer, take all your stuff out of the car, fit a mechanical steering wheel device, lock the car in a garage, stick a security post in front of the doors, stick a security post behind the doors and if all that fails get yourself a Proton. Even a car thief wouldn’t be seen dead in one . Des
Flippin' 'eck. No wonder you are always late for work.
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Old 15 October 2004, 16:52   #23
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Now, a professional would know that Rangy locks are so good you can open them with a fresh British Rail sandwich.

Mine now has auto locks. You slam the door and the button drops down.
Now where are my car keys?
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Old 16 October 2004, 13:51   #24
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Now, a professional would know that Rangy locks are so good you can open them with a fresh British Rail sandwich.

Mine now has auto locks. You slam the door and the button drops down.
Now where are my car keys?
Funnily enough my Landie does that as well - so does the Vectra but that needs fancy electronics!!!
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Old 16 October 2004, 22:30   #25
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I was always liked the security on the car in "For your eyes only".
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Old 16 October 2004, 22:46   #26
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best security ever fitted to a car I know of was a chap a (good) few years ago who simply put a personal reg. plate on his wife's car.. HEF1 .. those of you from the Brum area might know who that was... anyway, some (probably illiterate fool) nicks the car...........oooooh dear... still.... they got the car back... pity about the thief.....
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Old 16 October 2004, 23:17   #27
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Oi nobba, care to let us 'no-nothing nobba's' in on the details of your story!
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