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protecting my '99 polo

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  • 01-05-2006 7:58pm
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    grahamor
    Registered Users Posts: 872 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I have just bought a black '99 polo with 43k on the clock for €4,600.

    It has all the extras (CD, airbag etc) but doesnt have an alarm.

    Should i buy a steering wheel lock to deter scumbags or should i get a wheel clamp or an alarm?

    Any advice would be great.


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    #2
    junkyard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,579 ✭✭✭junkyard


    Get an alarm, scumbags only laugh at external steering wheel locks anyway, plus it will draw their attention. The ignition key has a chip in them so no key no start.


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    Tipsy Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭Tipsy Mac


    Congrats on the car, nice cars to drive.

    Your car cannot be robbed unless someone has the key as it has an imobiliser, no point in getting an alarm unless you have a fancy radio or like to keep valuables in view in the car. Wheel lock makes no sense unless a slow car thief tries to rob it and is unfamilar with ignition systems in modern cars.


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    get a 1.0 badge for it. that'll put most people off!

    A wheel clamp is an excellent deterrant. but it's more likely that they'll be after the stereo


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    IMO the red flashing light of an alarm is a good deterent in most cases. But if you leave something of value on display (stereo or a jacket on the back seat, etc) they will break the glass for it. A junkie looking for an item to sell will not be bothered by an alarm - he's looking for a smash & grab. Alarms go off so frequently these days that most people won't bat an eyelid at a car alarm going off.

    If you leave nothing to take then nothing can be taken - if your stereo has a removable panel then remove it - even if you only put it out of sight in the glove box.
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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,455 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    the best way to stop people breaking into your car is to keep it low key. "PIONEER" stickers etc. are just a magnet for thieves,


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