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Cupra unwanted interest
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Had mine nicked back in September, fortunately I got it back a few days later due to the sharp eyes of a petrol-head copper (the crooks had put it on the plates of a 14-plate FR and mine was caught on CCTV at another burglary/car theft). My advice is hide the keys and get a wheel clamp for the car. Anything to make it unattractive or hard to steal. They could see my keys on the mantelpiece in my dining room and they broke in to get the keys and steal the car. They took a few other bits and pieces on the way, too, but it was the car they were after. They are waiting trial for a total of 28 similar offences.
That’s a difficult question to answer mate.
The Cupra prides itself on its understated looks but very capable performance.
When you say checking out? Can you elaborate?
There’s walking past a car and admiring or there’s criminal intent, ie coming into/onto property to steal. What exactly did they do?
Chances are at that time of the morning they are up to no good.
Did you challenge them and make yourself known?
The Cupra is desirable to the car thief but to be perfectly honest I’d be losing more sleep with a Golf R or S3 parked on the drive.
Stay safe pal and report anything or anyone you’re not happy with.
The Cupra prides itself on its understated looks but very capable performance.
When you say checking out? Can you elaborate?
There’s walking past a car and admiring or there’s criminal intent, ie coming into/onto property to steal. What exactly did they do?
Chances are at that time of the morning they are up to no good.
Did you challenge them and make yourself known?
The Cupra is desirable to the car thief but to be perfectly honest I’d be losing more sleep with a Golf R or S3 parked on the drive.
Stay safe pal and report anything or anyone you’re not happy with.
Several years ago when i had a RenaultSport Clio 197 i was seconds away from having it stolen off my drive. Thankfully they couldnt figure out how to start it as it had push button start which gave me time to get out there and chase them away!
I bought a steering lock and wheel clamp for it.
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I bought a steering lock and wheel clamp for it.
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Very true. Hence why the R and S3 are at least 6 insurance groups higher than the Cupra.
I've got a big f##k off Disclok for my R and no keyless thank God. My car keys come upstairs with me - if they want the car, they'll need to wake me for the keys! 
Thankfully, my area is low risk in a cul de sac so no passing traffic. Autowatch Ghost could be a good investment but most thieves want the car with minimum hassle so Discloks etc will put them off.
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My FR was stolen 6 months ago. Thieves broke into the house and took the keys.
Apparently they’re desirable because a lot of parts are interchangeable across the VW group (if they’re being chopped that is). My Leon was never found, so I’m assuming this is what happened to it.
While waiting for the new car I have taken some steps to try and to deter thieves in the future. Steering wheel lock, albeit only a bar across the wheel not a full cover; CCTV installed with two cameras covering the driveway; and finally I always take my keys upstairs with me now, gone are the days of throwing them down on the coffee table in the living room!
Apparently they’re desirable because a lot of parts are interchangeable across the VW group (if they’re being chopped that is). My Leon was never found, so I’m assuming this is what happened to it.
While waiting for the new car I have taken some steps to try and to deter thieves in the future. Steering wheel lock, albeit only a bar across the wheel not a full cover; CCTV installed with two cameras covering the driveway; and finally I always take my keys upstairs with me now, gone are the days of throwing them down on the coffee table in the living room!
Im on a FB group where people put up posts about their stolen cars. You'd be surprised at what cars get nicked, its anything and everything sadly. Not just nice sporty cars anymore
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OP get yourself a Disklock, I have been using them since 1995 that are still one of the best deterrents you can get, it makes one hell of a noise trying to remove one. They are heavy and need to be handled with care so you don't 'bash' your interior but worth every penny - I now have 2 one on the Leon and one on the MR2.
The first one I had, one of the very early ones had a faulty spring, I called them on the Thursday telling them the problem and that I needed another as i would be parking my MR2 in Sheffield town centre the following week, and I had a replacement delivered on the Saturday.
The first one I had, one of the very early ones had a faulty spring, I called them on the Thursday telling them the problem and that I needed another as i would be parking my MR2 in Sheffield town centre the following week, and I had a replacement delivered on the Saturday.
If you have keyless then invest in TWO Faraday Bags (Amazon or eBay) for the keys (2nd for the spare). Most importantly make sure you use the bag and take with you when you go out (not left in the house). Hide the bags in a safe place out of sight and NEVER leave on the hall table.
Very wise. Anyone saying I'd fight the scrotes for my car keys is deluded. Most people haven't been exposed to real violence and hence offer inappropriate advice.
The likely scenario is 4 or 5 people in your house, full pumped up and usually armed ,your large kitchen knives are a favourite. They'll be prepared to use significant violence and they're under time pressure. Fancy your chances?
If you've got children in the house they'll be traumatised at best.
Don't make it easy by all means, but leave the keys downstairs out of sight, and use a disclok. If you wake up and find that you've been broken into and the car's gone... count yourself lucky.
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+1 for this. As long as you take all reasonable steps, why else do you pay insurance? I like been gently woken up with a cuppa brought to me by an attractive maiden, not some spotty scrote in a hoody
As I said, anyone trying to break into my house will be greeted by Mr Ruger. What if the the 4 scrotes take a fancy to your wife? Better a few years in jail (if you're very unlucky with a jury) than an eternity in a hole.
But we clearly have very different housing styles to England. Most of our cars are garaged, and houses are well off the road. And our lowlifes aren't that technically advanced here yet. They mostly just steal crap from the roadside.
In a largely unarmed society the game's entirely different and precautions can be taken. As you indicate uk housing has no hard security as standard.
People should think through a few scenarios. Keeping the keys with you guarantees close contact, after which you'll lose control of the situation. Keeping them downstairs might give you an indication they want more than your car, at which point you can try to delay, maintain separation or move forward. In the UK these car thefts are usually from experienced house invasion gangs, not your usual smackhead, they want your car with minimal chance of leaving DNA behind. There'll be at least one spotter outside and 3-5 coming in what remains of the door.
Having lived in rural Africa and carried my trusty Kimber Compact at all times and an AKS-74 when in vehicle that's still no guarantee of a "win". You just get shot/stabbed answering the door in the middle of the day, no preamble.
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