fullfatrr.com - View topic - Heads up! Security

Advertise on fullfatrr.com »

Forum · Gallery · Wiki · Shop · Sponsors

Home · FAQ · New Posts · My Posts · PMs · Search · Members · Map · Calendar · Profile · Donate · Register · Log In

Home > Off Topic - Other Cars > Heads up! Security

Page 1 of 1

Print this entire topic ·

Rob2529

Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Wirral, uk
Posts: 1470

Heads up! Security

Hi
Now this isn't RR related but just a heads up. 3weeks ago my BMW 5 Series was opened and my steering wheel and Satnav system was stolen. It's left my insurance with a £10k+ bill to repair. My car wasn't keyless entry but I've been told most come with it but not enabled. I know the newer RR have the keyless entry.
I have a nice video of the

taking all my bits. Took him a total of 13mins to strip it all and he wasn't heavy handed. Worked methodically removing screws etc.
I've put it here as supposedly if I had my keys stored in a Faraday bag or something it would have prevented this. Just a heads up to remind people what little

are out there and what they will and can do and simple £5 pouch's etc could prevent your RR being targeted.

[img]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/rob2529/range-rover[img/]
04, 4.4V8, Vogue Oslo Blue with LPG.
"You can sleep in your car, BUT you can't race your house!!!!"

If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

21st Aug 2018 8:43am

UK Marine

Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
Location: Durham, County Durham UK
Posts: 828

2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

Commiserations my friend there are some scum bags out there.

I read recently that the thing that’s being targeted now by the thieves is steering wheels, and I realise that it makes no difference to your BMW now but the best thing I’ve found is to use the good old fashioned steering wheel clamp/lock. ______________________________
Simon
______________________________

Range Rover Classic 3.5 efi - Gone
Range Rover Classic 3.9 efi - Gone
Range Rover Classic 4.2 LSE - Sadly gone
Land Rover 110 3.5 - Gone
Range Rover P38a 4.0 SE - Pleased it's gone
Range Rover P38a 2.5 DHSE - Just sold
Range Rover L322 4.4 v8 Petrol - Current

21st Aug 2018 9:27am

ilard

Member Since: 21 Oct 2012
Location: London
Posts: 708

I recall collecting my car from LR after some warranty work in a not too dissimilar condition.

Hard lines on this violation. It’s unbelievable how they ripped it out so quickly. I hope a replacement can be fitted as easily, I.e. that it will be visually seamless and reliable in operation. It’s not the sort of component you’d normally tinker with.

23rd Aug 2018 4:24am

GGDR

Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
Posts: 3542

2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

terrible

Hope your insurance covers it and won't sting you later.

I've read elsewhere about BMW steering wheels being a taken. They must be worth a bit S/H but unsure exactly why.

. Cheers, Greg
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

23rd Aug 2018 6:20am

Mr Tee

Member Since: 13 Dec 2010
Location: Near Wackyjim
Posts: 2642

The wheels can be mega expensive, close on a grand for M ones, sat nav displays too! Keep my 6 series keys in a faraday pouch ( unless the wife forgets)

23rd Aug 2018 6:26am

DrF

Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South East
Posts: 1386

2013 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

Thats just wrong, feel for you sir

23rd Aug 2018 8:35am

ajac8

Member Since: 04 Oct 2011
Location: Shakespeares County
Posts: 1653

2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Baltic Blue

At least if they catch the kers they will be hit with a stiff suspected community service order! 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

23rd Aug 2018 11:55am

Rob2529

Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Wirral, uk
Posts: 1470

Spoke with BMW the other day and parts bill is £6500 currently. Insurance have been really good up to now. [img]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/rob2529/range-rover[img/]
04, 4.4V8, Vogue Oslo Blue with LPG.
"You can sleep in your car, BUT you can't race your house!!!!"

If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

24th Aug 2018 12:27am

Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT

Jump to

< Previous Topic | Next Topic >

Posting Rules

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum