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And easy for a thief to pick up and use.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tombie
That’s the issue,to many are complacent with their vehicle keys.
They need to be treated like cash,hidden out of sight at all times.
Same with the spares,and if they have batteries fitted,remove them and hide them somewhere else.
It isn’t rocket science.
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Originally Posted by scarry
In hindsight agree about the keys - but the hidden switch I proposed is permanently wired and mounted inside the vehicle in a hidden spot that the thief would not know about.
I like the idea of using the fuel pump circuit - that way even with the keys the little ****s will only get a couple of hundred meters and then the vehicle would run out of fuel.
If they then touch it - well **** happens - at least I will know where it is and the insurance company can come look at what’s left of the accessories. Saves looking for old receipts to prove you had it.
Also like the various ideas of nuking the little Bastards.
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Unless you don’t wish to be bashed on the head for your keys. While mine aren’t in plain sight, I don’t hide them. If they want my car, take it. It’s not worth a thump to the head or my family if they want the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarry
Whilst not about stealing cars there was an incident of burglary or 'home invasion" that got a bit of local media coverage at the time a few years ago in Bulimba. A guy came home from work to find his front door open and inside were two dusky youths, 18 & 19, piling up household goods onto a blanket in the lounge room. He challenged them and one youth threatened him with a knife. Bad decision. The guy was a ship's painter & docker formerly a standover man for the union in Melbourne. Two rather battered youths were dragged down the stairs and thrown onto the footpath. A neighbour called the police on hearing the fracas. The P&D was going to follow the union code of "No police, we catch and kill our own". One had broken bones, lacerations, ruptured testicles, and the other had similar plus needed a bit of his skull taken out to relieve brain swelling from being banged about the head. The dusky persons legal service solicitor was carrying on about excessive force, assault with a deadly weapon (a Gladstone bag), grievous bodily harm etc. Local Senior Sergeant told me that all participants were "well known to police, your Honour" The P&D union solicitor put in his little bit saying that if his client was to be charged he would proffer charges of break & enter, assault with a deadly weapon, and a few more. He also intimated that there were quite a few union members in gaol who could handle the matter according to their code.
Not as rough as a Friday night drink at the union hall.
I have left the keys in my vehicles for decades, it saves me hunting for them and in any emergency they can be moved with ease.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarry
But Hay I don't I don't live in the ****holes that many do in the cities and big towns where scumbags abound, I live away from all that crap.
It ain't rocket science
The issue there is that if insurance is something you need, presumably they won’t pay as you have paid due care and attention to avoiding theft. Still, you’re unlikely to have such an incident so moot point I guessQuote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
It amazes me to see parents letting their kids play with their remotes. Don't they realise how much they cost to replace?
Mine are only either in my pocket or next to my bed when I sleep.
Years ago,I am talking early late 70’s, 80’s,we used to leave the keys in the cars,and the old Holdens didn’t need a key to start them once the ignition lock was a bit worn.Quote:
Originally Posted by trout1105
A couple of times someone emptied one of the fuel tanks,but never took the cars.
But those days are long gone,no matter where ever you live today.
We have had a couple chewed up by dogs.Quote:
Originally Posted by DiscoMick
Staff with our company vehicles keys.:bat:
I saw a little boy drop his mother's keys down a toilet once. Mother seemed shocked her little darling would do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by scarry