Anti Theft Device

Johno100

AdrianC wrote: »

A 6yo Fiesta won't have keyless entry/start.

The ST's (ST-2's and 3's) certainly did and also the Titanium X.

FestiveJoy

Misteeq wrote: »

Hi,

Can anyone recommend a good anti theft device I can buy for my car?

I've got a Fiesta Zetec S - 2012 model.

Apparently it has a built in immobiliser already, but I want to increase the security if I can.

Someone recommended an OBD lock, but I'm not sure how these work?

Any help would be gratefully appreciated ��

Thanks.

Ask the person who gave you the recommendation to explain how it works, particularly in relation to your car.

Here are some other suggestions:

A pedal box safe - not a device that will prevent all theft, but any thief won't be able to drive the car away whilst fitted





This is perhaps the most effective solution to deter car theft

DUTR

Johno100 wrote: »

If it's got keyless entry and start then in some areas there's a high risk.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/west-midlands-most-stolen-cars-14952141[/QUOTE I know a few people that have sadly had their cars stolen, NONE of them were keyless, people were stealing cars long before keyless systems.

FestiveJoy

Johno100 wrote: »

The ST's (ST-2's and 3's) certainly did and also the Titanium X.

The OP said they have a Fiesta Zetec S

System

Johno100 wrote: »

Nope, as suggested above a whole wheel cover such as Disklok and even a wheel clamp will at the very least act as a deterrent and send the thief to a less well protected vehicle.

Both of those can be removed in under 30 seconds with nothing more than a battery powered drill or angle grinder.

FestiveJoy

DUTR wrote: »

Johno100 wrote: »

If it's got keyless entry and start then in some areas there's a high risk.

https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/west-midlands-most-stolen-cars-14952141

I know a few people that have sadly had their cars stolen, NONE of them were keyless, people were stealing cars long before keyless systems.

Yes, lots of people have been the victim of a millenium style theft.

Johno100

FestiveJoy wrote: »

The OP said they have a Fiesta Zetec S

Yes I know I can read. I was talking about AdrianC's statement that 6 year old Fiesta's weren't a target and didn't have keyless entry/start.

Johno100

Tarambor wrote: »

Both of those can be removed in under 30 seconds with nothing more than a battery powered drill or angle grinder.

I somewhat doubt that especially with the Disklok. But it is about deterrents, if the neighbours car hasn't got those devices fitted then they'll likely opt for theirs rather an yours.

FestiveJoy

Tarambor wrote: »

Both of those can be removed in under 30 seconds with nothing more than a battery powered drill or angle grinder.

30 seconds? :eek:
Oh, there are much quicker ways to take a car than that if you really want it

FestiveJoy

Johno100 wrote: »

Yes I know I can read. I was talking about AdrianC's statement that 6 year old Fiesta's weren't a target and didn't have keyless entry/start.

Then please keep to the thread topic, and keep a mind on context