OK so my car insurance will get the locks and keys changed but it will go down as a claim and I have a fairly big excess on theft so I've got to do some maths when Skoda get back to me as the parts people couldn't find the lock and key set on their system only a barrel made to match the key I already have or a new blank key

My friend at work said put the car back but on the seat place a bit of 6mm ply with a load of screws through it pointing up on the seat and spray it Matt black or put a black blanket over it then wait... Bet they would jump right in the car onto it

I sometime see Cain Dingle in our local Sainsburys, I coud have a word if you like.  

That sucks. Can't believe your home insurance won't cover it. So they're happy for your car to be stolen basically?!

 

My friend at work said put the car back but on the seat place a bit of 6mm ply with a load of screws through it pointing up on the seat and spray it Matt black or put a black blanket over it then wait... Bet they would jump right in the car onto it

 

Yes! Do this!

Trying to think of the items I have seen in VCDS, remove that key from known keys is there, or leave & set trap.

 

Defo set the anti hijack which confuses most people when they try to get out.

That sucks. Can't believe your home insurance won't cover it. So they're happy for your car to be stolen basically?!

 

 

Yes! Do this!

Don't forget the fetid road kill!

Trying to think of the items I have seen in VCDS, remove that key from known keys is there, or leave & set trap.

Defo set the anti hijack which confuses most people when they try to get out.

I haven't looked at vcds security... Can you actually do all the keys etc on the o3?

VCDS cannot do anything with the IMMO without the login information on the O3, you'll never get the login information required to do so since this info is no longer passed onto members of the public. Even the dealer does not see it anymore, there diagnostic tool does it online direct to Skoda HQ who authorise the request.

 

The settings are there, but you cannot alter anything without the login code.

Thanks, that's what I thought so dealer it is then

I sometime see Cain Dingle in our local Sainsburys, I coud have a word if you like.  

 

I've put all that stuff behind me mate  :p

My friend at work said put the car back but on the seat place a bit of 6mm ply with a load of screws through it pointing up on the seat and spray it Matt black or put a black blanket over it then wait... Bet they would jump right in the car onto it

This is the quote that I meant to use  .

 

Don't forget the fetid road kill!

If it didn't mean serious trouble I would happily do that :-(

Remember that with insurance companies out to make money. Once you contact them with an enquiry such as this, even if you decide not to claim, they will load your next renewal as if you had. They claim it makes it more likely you'll claim in the future and so are a greater risk. Having said that, my wife claimed a total loss through LV and they were marvolous. She just bought another car and drove on until renewa. And the cost wasn't hiked up.

Don't forget the feted road kill!

What's the road kill done to be feted? Can't think of any reason to celebrate its existence. Or do you mean fetid?

**cking scumbags

Very sorry to hear about your burglary. I had someone try to steal my motorcycle just before christmas. They broke the steering lock and ignition barrel, but must've been disturbed before they lifted it into a van. Cost me about £600 to repair the steering and replace the ignition and seat lock which I did at my own expense, knowing that my premium would rocket otherwise. Unfortunately I had the realisation that I paid all that money and there was nothing to stop them coming back any other night and doing the same thing again, so I ended up having to sell my bike. It's so disheartening when you work hard so that you can get something you love, and some little f***ers just come along and take it from you!

 

Unfortunately, as much as the police take the blame for these people being out and about, it's the joke of a court service we have in this country that's to blame. I know of one person around here who has been convicted of over 100 burglaries but he's still out walking amongst us, having spent no discernible amount of time behind bars.

 

Anyway, it's a little bit late I realise, but some tips for protecting your homes:

 

The best windows and doors in the world aren't going to keep them out. If they want to get into your house they will. The best thing you can do is make it as unattractive a prospect as you can. Don't have high hedges or other foliage in front of your house, this gives them cover to operate without worrying about being seen by neighbours or people on the road. Likewise, don't have wheelie bins kept at the front of your house. Once they break a window they'll pull it up against it and open the lid once they're inside to cover their tracks. A burglar alarm is very small deterrent to them as they know that no one pays the blindest bit of notice to them these days. Having said that, if it's a choice between your house with an alarm box on the wall, or your neighbours without then they're more likely to take the path of least resistance. Dummy boxes are available, but if you are going to get an alarm then get a monitored one. The police will be there within 15 minutes (usually much quicker). The back of your house is an easy way in as no one is likely to see them so they have plenty of time. Lock gates and try to have bushes (preferably dense thorny ones) protecting any areas where it may be easy to gain entry. Security cameras (or dummy ones) are good so long as they're out of reach. Try to make them obvious though because they're far more valuable as a deterrent than they are for actually identifying anyone. And finally, security lights. They definitely don't like to be lit up.

Thanks. I have already phoned my insurance company and they have removed the details as they only saved it as an enquiry apparently so not too worried about that. (More on this later)

I think an alarm would help in our case as our neighbours are pretty good and would be snooping as soon as it went off.

The front of the house is very open so visibility is excellent and hiding places are minimal.

On the car note it's booked in to be done but the parts are out of stock and could be for up to a month! The insurance company said it would take as long as they would have to get genuine parts too...?

Just setting up RAC breakdown cover for the Mrs car, and saw this, I know it's too late now but it may be value for money in the future...

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What's the road kill done to be feted? Can't think of any reason to celebrate its existence. Or do you mean fetid?

Feted changed to fetid!

Doh I only renewed my rac cover a few weeks ago as well

Doh I only renewed my rac cover a few weeks ago as well

Hind sight is a brilliant thing!

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I must admit it has changed my view on things... Especially the it will never happen to me one. It does annoy me that you have to pay extra for key cover on fully comprehensive insurance though

i seem to remember reading somewhere if the car is locked from the outside with the remote its not possible to unlock or get out of the car. i might be wrong but could be useful provided yopu find the spare quick enough!

 

tested and works