I live in an area of average car crimes either by opportunist, "joy riders" or professional criminals. Thinking of my forthcomming car purchase with a modest budget wondered which is the best to get purely on a security basis. Thanks for your help/advice
2007-02-20 12:38:10 · 10 answers · asked by Ann B 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
a good cat 1 alarm and immobiliser with a hidden kill switch always lock your steering lock make sure you have alarm stickers on your driver and passenger windows and most important make sure your alarm has flashing light on the dash most car thieves will walk away also don't leave anything valuable what can be seen overnight radio etc always lock your glove compartment and if you can park your car where you can see it hope this helps
2007-02-20 19:41:52 · answer #1 · answered by danny boy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any car with a hidden, not in some common location, starter kill switch is secure from car theft. I have a 1995 Firebird that came with PassKey II. After a while one of the wires leading to the contacts to the key started shorting out. I found where the wire connect going up the steering column. I disconnected the connector and installed the correct sized resistor and a toggle switch that can't be easily seen. I can now kill the starter at will.
2007-02-20 20:48:07 · answer #2 · answered by cartiphilus 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for a car with deadlocks, this means that it is impossible to open the door without a key even if the windows are smashed. Also because of this the engine can NOT be hot wired. Most of the new vauxhall range have this feature.
2007-02-21 18:10:45 · answer #3 · answered by the Jamster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look for a car that has had a cat 1 alarm immobiliser fitted. factory security is always pants you could get 1 installed for about £400
2007-02-20 21:31:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One with a good electic supply, preferably zapping through the would be thief. it's shame you have to drive with security in mind instead of comfort.. good luck but I'd get my r'se out of there damned quick.
2007-02-20 21:04:04 · answer #5 · answered by richiesown 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any car as long as you put Sasha my pet Snake in it and a little sign on the window that says Venomous Snake in Car.
2007-02-20 21:55:45 · answer #6 · answered by Future boy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most modern cars have got good alarms and immobilisers but you got to remember if they want it that bad there going to take it if your that worried about it get a car that everyone seems to have and blend in
2007-02-20 20:56:03 · answer #7 · answered by lre1979 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Joyriders usually only steal cars with a bit of go in them, so buy an under-powered piece of crap, with a nice body.
2007-02-21 12:08:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Anny do not buy a car, you better save that money and get the hell out of that ghetto.
2007-02-20 20:44:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get LoJack.....and get it back. But first move out of your criminal hood.
2007-02-20 21:20:42 · answer #10 · answered by Foxtrot 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋