105Charlie Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Hi guys, So unlike most of you I do not have a garage for my car to sit in, it has to stay on the road So what I'm asking is this: How can I keep my car safe? Alarms, trackers, new deadbolt style locks... What should I get?! I don't want to spend a fortune, but recommendations for products/brands or even tips for fitting them would be great! Often overlooked on here it seems, but bloody important! Cheers guys, -Charlie 1
Admin Vista Posted February 3, 2014 Admin Report Posted February 3, 2014 I'm not sure there's any surefire way of keeping them safe on the street sadly. Maximum visible deterrent maybe, krook and steering locks, a wheelclamp maybe? Savvi on here offers a tracker system that a few members have invested in 1
Admin Mk2Jo Posted February 3, 2014 Admin Report Posted February 3, 2014 Yes ... deffo consider Savvi's alarm system. I guess you also gotta make the car as visible as you can.
Escort Mk1 4 Door Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 removeable batter box and snap off steering wheel makes it a bugger for people
welshmike Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 if i ever had to leave mine anywhere dodgey, i used to pull the rotor arm off the dizzy. Also think about blocking it in with other cars if you can.
105Charlie Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks for all the immediate response guys It's going to be sitting on the streets of London so the more deterrents the better I guess! Snap off steering wheel? That would be a turn off, any examples for an Anglia? Has anyone else heard about these big deadbolt locks people are fitting to escorts? I heard it floating around but haven't found any info on them?
deltamal Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Burtons do a range of snap on steering bosses, not sure if they are the most comparative though.....
alltheoldohyeah Posted February 3, 2014 Report Posted February 3, 2014 Get a motorbike chain lock and lock it to a lamp post. I have one round my axel and locked to a concreted in anchor in my garage!
105Charlie Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 Not a bad idea, but not exactly practical for my run around! I need things that I can do in a matter of seconds wherever I am, and I don't have a lamppost where I park Looking into getting a drop curb put in and maybe some of these electronic pop up bollard things to keep it in but until then I need it safe!
105Charlie Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Posted February 3, 2014 Not a bad idea, but not exactly practical for my run around! I need things that I can do in a matter of seconds wherever I am, and I don't have a lamppost where I park Looking into getting a drop curb put in and maybe some of these electronic pop up bollard things to keep it in but until then I need it safe!
BigBubba Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 Loads of small things you can do, removable steering wheel, wheel clamp, fuel shut off valve, hidden switch for ignition and or fuel pump, battery isolator, FIA type master switch etc. If they can't start it or steer it, it's not gonna be easy for the buggers to take it quickly. Cat 1 or 2 alarm/immobiliser would be an obvious choice, but due to the simple wiring of old Fords, they're actually pretty easy to get around.
mikehunt Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 leave the mother in law in the back,that will defo put them off
105Charlie Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Posted February 4, 2014 Loads of small things you can do, removable steering wheel, wheel clamp, fuel shut off valve, hidden switch for ignition and or fuel pump, battery isolator, FIA type master switch etc. If they can't start it or steer it, it's not gonna be easy for the buggers to take it quickly. Cat 1 or 2 alarm/immobiliser would be an obvious choice, but due to the simple wiring of old Fords, they're actually pretty easy to get around. I was thinking an alarm, but to be honest I know what you mean. The physical deterrents are probably the best way forward I think. Will pop in to Burtons when I've got the car and see what they've got in regards to steering wheels/cut off switches. leave the mother in law in the back,that will defo put them off I'm sure it would, fortunately I do not have one so that's off the cards...
damian1969josh Posted February 4, 2014 Report Posted February 4, 2014 as has already been said i have a snap of wheel and leave the wheels pointing into kerb and a big bike chain put around a lamp post or if not just put around the wheel so will lock of on brake caliper if try to move ...
105Charlie Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Posted February 5, 2014 I think I'm going to go for a snap off steering wheel and some cut off switches, maybe a little flashing LED on the dash too... Thanks for the help guys, any more tips are still appreciated!
BigBubba Posted February 6, 2014 Report Posted February 6, 2014 U'll be able to get most stuff of good ol' fleabay, much cheapness. Most stuff can be worked around if the thieving sods get enough time, but hidden switches can be a right pain in the arse to locate! Used to have a fuel pump switch inside the filler flap of my dads old mk3 'tina!! You can even fit a second one wired in series on the dash, and mark it up as a heated rear screen!
105Charlie Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Posted February 6, 2014 So I got an insurance quote with and without tracker, £100 difference. Thinking it might be worth it, message Savvi, no reply yet. What sort of price do you guys think I'll probably have to pay for a decent tracker? 1
105Charlie Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Posted February 6, 2014 Oh and the sneaky heated screen switch is a quality idea!
stuartp Posted February 10, 2014 Report Posted February 10, 2014 trackers somewhere between £100 and £150 I think (plus pay as you go top ups for the text alerts etc) definitely get one that wires into your battery though, I got mine without that so it's just loose hidden in the car and it doesn't hold it's charge all that long (couple of weeks) and quite often forgets to tell me that it's died
105Charlie Posted February 10, 2014 Author Report Posted February 10, 2014 Well I tried to contact savvi to no avail, not sure if I should go tracker or not now, been quoted nothing under £250 for anything remotely decent!
SmokeEm Posted February 10, 2014 Report Posted February 10, 2014 Savvi having some issues at present. He will be in touch when he can
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