Does anybody know the option in the Columbus system that stops thieving basXXXds from stealing my Columbus system twice in as many months?

I wonder why VW don't build in effective security to prevent them being used elsewhere?

ok, rant over...need to start looking for a non-oem solution to my music and navigation shortage..one that has effective security, hopefully preventing further break-in's...

Edited 4 October, 201015 yr by SimonK

Twice??!! Where do you live? Simple steering wheel lock and place it so the bar is across the unit should deter them.

Window security film?

e.g. http://www.pentagonglass.com/supaglass/

Edited 4 October, 201015 yr by Wardy

I have a Pioneer AVIC-F310BT (now superceeded by the 320) which has navigation, bluetooth HF, ipod connectivity etc etc and a removeable fascia that renders the unit completely useless without it. Worth a look ?

Seconded. The AVIC units are very good indeed, if you're sure you don't want an OEM solution.

It would be the only non-OEM option I'd look at.

You will still get people on here advocating buying used ones cheap from Lithuania for retrofitting to other models, yet no-one seems to care where they come from

You need a cover that looks like a tape player

Or if the unit is currently missing

take a picture of the hole

replace unit

trim picture and print out then stick over new unit

vola looks like its been nicked !!

I know this sounds really daft but you can buy similar things on ebay !

Andy

Thanks to all for the suggestions/comments.

I live in Amsterdam and it's the first break-in trouble I've had in 12 years..and that includes 4 years of Scooby WRX ownership and 4 years of mkV GTI ownership! :(

I'll certainly consider the steering lock too..but what a pain each time.

I've also considered taking a picture of the empty space after the first time..now I'm really considering it..though I need to be careful, if I go non-OEM then they might think an OEM system is hidden behind the cover, if they can detect it..

I'll have a look at the AVIC, thanks

Thanks to all for the suggestions/comments.

I live in Amsterdam and it's the first break-in trouble I've had in 12 years..and that includes 4 years of Scooby WRX ownership and 4 years of mkV GTI ownership! :(

I'll certainly consider the steering lock too..but what a pain each time.

I've also considered taking a picture of the empty space after the first time..now I'm really considering it..though I need to be careful, if I go non-OEM then they might think an OEM system is hidden behind the cover, if they can detect it..

I'll have a look at the AVIC, thanks

Print out a picture of cracked glass/broken lcd on acetate - trim to the required size.. then attach to the screen.

Like this one... http://www.wallpaper4me.com/resize_wallpaper.php?id=2550