Sorry if this is a repost, saw it on PocketGPSWorld this morning.

 

http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/local/localbrad/14566770.Surge_in__sat_nav__thefts_from_Volkswagen_group_vehicles_provokes_police_warning/

 

 

Thieves targeting VW group vehicles

OWNERS of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda vehicles are being advised to secure the integrated satellite navigation systems in their vehicles following a surge in thefts. Criminals are specifically targetting the VW Group RNS 310 and RNS 510 systems and a security device called an 'RNS Navi Lock' can be purchased to prevent criminals stealing the satellite navigation system

 

It's previously been mentioned here and in another post quite recently.

Yep, do remember that first post. Perhaps there's been another recent increase in thefts.

So the RNS Navi Lock isn't fool proof:

https://data.motor-talk.de/data/galleries/0/179/6551/58504777/navilock-1-6530632192765443670.jpeg

But I guess it is a deterrent. But the little bolts that stick out the dash are a little ugly.

This might help, but nothing from stopping them smashing it;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-BEETLE-Navigation-RNS-510-500-310-315-2-RCD-310-300-315-210-MFD-2-MCD-Screws-/261812855264?hash=item3cf54321e0:g:UUgAAOSwpDdVBZz7

Good idea - OK, yes they've already made a mess breaking in, and they might cause interior damage - but at least they'd be slowed down and possibly wouldn't get away with the unit.... Consolation at least.

 

Looking at some of the photos from vehicles that have had them removed, they look to make a reasonable mess of the dash and surround, even when they get away with the unit!