think I may save that website, need a new shed alarm "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
13th Oct 2009 9:29 pm
DigitalJunior
Member Since: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 4398
That site also sells lock picks SOLD - 23my Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE
13th Oct 2009 9:59 pm
mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2049
would go for the tracker my self have one on the tintent.
13th Oct 2009 10:08 pm
thriftwood
Member Since: 27 Sep 2009
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 156
Hi
Can definitely recommend Tracker - have 2 cars with Monitors already and planning a Horizon/Response on my impending D4. Not had occasion to use them in anger (thank goodness) but if either vehicle has ever been moved on low loader I always get a call from the Tracker folks checking to see why it is moving without the key. (Not sure what happens if I ever get on a ferry or Eurotunnel ) All the details and marketing bumph are on their website. The down side of basic tracker type devices is that they will not call for help if the key is used to steal the car. So if it happens at night and you don't hear them drive off then nothing will be done until you call it in as stolen the next day. There are some smarter (more expensive!) versions (e.g. Tracker Response) that provide you with additional radio keys that must be present in the car to disable the track. If the car is stolen with the correct car key but the special radio key is not present then the car automatically calls for help (silently). The key (sorry!) thing is to keep the Tracker key in a separate location from the car key
Ps if any of you are existing Tracker users they are offering a "loyalty" promotion that basically gives you a installed "monitor" for £99 + usual subscription price for any new vehicles.
Pps the following site is offering some good deals too http://www.vehtech.co.uk I have no relationship with them so cannot vouch for them but the price looked reasonable before I discovered the Tracker loyalty thing.
Richard
Sorry to hear that Ronp... your village was a lovely place to stay when we were on holiday last year... but not safe from those who are determined to take that which is not theirs... no doubt they will be out of towners.
I had a Navtrak system fitted to my car when I bought it... costs about £170 per annum.
Lots of good tips on this thread such as the outdoor motion detectors... Not sure about the airguns though!As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
13th Oct 2009 10:57 pm
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
Posts: 13710
Deterrent is the only thing you can do - if they're determined then they'll get it - all you can do is to make them think "I'll move on to the next house/opportunity 'cause its easier" - so do all the external stuff - hopefully it'll counter the "oh he's got a D3 thats worth taking a risk to get!" attitude Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
14th Oct 2009 12:10 am
DG Site Moderator
Member Since: 12 Dec 2005
Location: The Gaff
Posts: 50934
Try 4 x 500w PIRs and peashingle They hate it
Not that I have that 8) ....but don't want to let that out of the bag here
Mac sorry to say you are unlikely to be fast enough and leaving such weapons available may lead to 'Kill Bill' episode potential ...put em away fella 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
14th Oct 2009 12:30 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
Local copper reckons cameras (even some of the better mock-ups) are a deterrent - not 100% sure myself - all they need to do is hide face / change clothes
14th Oct 2009 6:47 am
countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
AVE wrote:
Not sure about the airguns though!
, it's not an airgun it's a trip wire which fires a loud blank cartridge. It is there to make them jump and alert you and other people in the area, not as an offensive weapon.
I would never suggest using any sort of gun, even a replica to scare of burglars. It just happened that when I did a google search for them it came up with that site.
Didn't click on the link and only read as far as airpistols!! Thought you were going along the same line as Macs toys.
I do like the idea of loud bangs when someone trespasses onto your property, but wouldn't be any good in the city.. would sound like a war zone As you slide down the banister of life
may no splinters point your way
Disco XXV
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY16
Discovery Sport HSE Lux MY17
Evoque HSE Dynamic MY16 (Gone)
RRS2 Autobiography Dynamic MY14 (Lovely car but preferred the Disco!)
Disco 3 Tdv6 HSE MY05 (owned for 11 years and now gone)
Range Rover Sport HSE MY11 (Gone)
Freelander2 SE (Gone but the most reliable car we've ever owned)
Disco 2 V8 (Gone)
14th Oct 2009 9:33 am
parrot
Member Since: 10 Sep 2009
Location: North Somerset
Posts: 288
Get a dog (that lives outside)
I have 2 border collies, who are absolutely superb guard dogs !
A few years ago i heard someone outside my house (They had just dumped another car nearby) saying lets get that car (Was a fronterra at the time). Then my collies started going bezerk and i heard them say "No way am i going in there with thoose dogs"
Collies or German Shepards are great as you never can tell by looking whether they are trustworthy.
I even get a discount on my house insurance because ive got doooogs !!!
14th Oct 2009 10:50 am
SJR
Member Since: 09 Aug 2006
Location: East Manchester
Posts: 4030
parrot wrote:
A few years ago i heard someone outside my house (They had just dumped another car nearby) saying lets get that car (Was a fronterra at the time)
I'd have happily let them take a Frontera for the insurance money I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
Buzz Aldrin (1930 -
14th Oct 2009 10:53 am
parrot
Member Since: 10 Sep 2009
Location: North Somerset
Posts: 288
SJR wrote:
parrot wrote:
A few years ago i heard someone outside my house (They had just dumped another car nearby) saying lets get that car (Was a fronterra at the time)
I'd have happily let them take a Frontera for the insurance money
I know the thought crossed my mind at the time too.
But to be fiar it was the missuses car and for all the bad press Fronteras had it was one of the most reliable cars we have ever known (Had for 4 years) only ever services, tyres, brakes etc - never ever let us down or cost a penny other than usual wear and tear
However i dont think id ever convince her to change the D3 EVER !!!!
14th Oct 2009 11:11 am
countrywide
Member Since: 16 Sep 2007
Location: UK
Posts: 6019
Where did this happen I will bring the Qashqai over and park it there
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
| 08MY Discovery 3 (history) 
They hate it 
Thought you were going along the same line as Macs toys.
