Tiger
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On the road behind me, there were 9 thefts from vehicles overnight, all on very new cars (04 plate Jag S Type for example). Items were taken from all 9 vehicles. Yet on observation there was not a single mark or damage to any of the vehicles.
The police believe that some new fangled code scanner must be in use. They say that it may not grab the code, but it may block the fob from locking the vehicle, thus leaving the car unlocked and ready for the theives to enter and take items.....
If your car doesnt bleep when you lock it, like some cars don't, you may be none the wiser and just assume that you pressed the button.
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deano87
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Are people that silly they don't hear it lock?
Silly people.
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daymoon
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sounds like it's from a fiction book.
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Tiger
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Are people that silly they don't hear it lock?
Silly people.
People become complacent I think. My bosses car (Prius) is silent when its locked.. As is my Audi but it has a Cat 1 Alarm/Immob that beeps when its locked.
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_Allan_
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quote:
Originally posted by daymoon
sounds like it's from a fiction book.
Not really...
http://www.tayx.co.uk/remote-control-jammer.html
[Edited on 04-01-2010 by _Allan_]
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Tiger
quote:
Originally posted by deano87
Are people that silly they don't hear it lock?
Silly people.
People become complacent I think. My bosses car (Prius) is silent when its locked.. As is my Audi but it has a Cat 1 Alarm/Immob that beeps when its locked.
Serves them right for being complacent. I always make sure it has locked.
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Daveskater
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Doing the old school way ftw 
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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deano87
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
Doing the old school way ftw
 yeah, something to be said for technology! Your car would have been alright.
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Graham88
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I generally check my handles after pressing the button anyway, takes a second to do but ensures it's locked.
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Edd
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i lock it get to the front door and press again this activates the hazards and tells me its locked, do it every time
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Ben G
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i always make sure i see the indicators flash twice before walking away.
if i don't, i unlock it then lock it again.
have been known to do that about 3 times after a night shift ocd stuff ftw.
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MarkM
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
i always make sure i see the indicators flash twice before walking away.
if i don't, i unlock it then lock it again.
have been known to do that about 3 times after a night shift ocd stuff ftw.
I'm the same...
I check it's locked 2 or 3 times minimum by making the indicators blink telling me it's already locked.
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Tomnova16
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my mirrors go in when it locks so its all good
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Tiger
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Well, if all nine car owners were stupid enough and did double check, then there may be something else going on then.
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alan-g-w
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What about motors with keyless entry? No way of checking it's locked then.
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Tiger
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
What about motors with keyless entry? No way of checking it's locked then.
On the Meganes, you press the drivers button once to lock, twice to arm (the hazards flash). There is also a button on th ekey fob should you wish top lock and arm it that way. Still keyless entry though.
[Edited on 04-01-2010 by Tiger]
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Root
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i always make sure it's locked, it does beep twice when i block it but sometimes i forget when walking to the door and make sure i lock it.
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Tiger
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Well, beware, the theives may have found another way to get into cars...
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Edd
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quote:
Originally posted by alan-g-w
What about motors with keyless entry? No way of checking it's locked then.
the beemer is keyless, lock it press the button again and the lights at the door handles light up
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8vcorsa
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my mums focus dont beep when locking but you have to press the button twice so the indicators flash
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