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Offline sukrw

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Hi,

Has anyone got any recommendations/advice on what/which security post for the driveway? I'm looking for a good quality telescopic one and if anyone has had an experience on what to go for or to avoid.

Need it installing so would need someone who can supply and fit.

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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
« Reply #1 on: 22 May 2017, 16:26 »
I take it it's to use to protect your car? In which case you will forget it's there at sometime for sure. Aren't they usually used to prevent driveway parking in towns/cities and I see a lot especially in coastal resorts.
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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
« Reply #2 on: 22 May 2017, 17:00 »
My Dad considered one of these until I suggested the chances of him reversing into it were greater than the risk of the car being stolen.

I may live to regret that suggestion, but up to now it's been OK.
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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
« Reply #3 on: 22 May 2017, 17:51 »
Yes it is for protecting a car and this is a must for me having had my S3 stolen off the drive late last year.

The car will have parking sensors so as soon as I try and reverse it will start bleating at me so I'm fairly sure I won't hit it. But time will tell I guess lol

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« Reply #4 on: 22 May 2017, 18:11 »
The car will have parking sensors so as soon as I try and reverse it will start bleating at me so I'm fairly sure I won't hit it. But time will tell I guess lol
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Hi not sure about your layout of the drive etc but would it nit be easier to reverse onto the drive so you can see the post before you set off lol just a thought.
But regarding the security post they are a very good idea and very visual although as you may have read within the forum these ppl that want the car break in to get the keys surely this would be just another key to get from you IF they decide to want it bad enough.
It's irrelevant what security you put on/in a car if they want it rhey will get it.
How about a tracker/ gps/uhf positioning box at least that way if if does go it can be traced..
Just a thought that I'm guessing other members/ victims may agree or disagree
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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
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« Reply #6 on: 22 May 2017, 19:16 »
As gtiaps said, if they want it a security post won't stop them. Where would you keep the key for the post, on your car key key ring? If they get the key of the car they will just have to unlock the post first.
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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
« Reply #7 on: 25 May 2017, 14:28 »
To be honest, unless they are going to put it on a low loader, your best bet is a decent steering wheel lock.

Very hard to forget it's there and the better one's are apparently quite secure and would take a good amount of time and noise to remove without the key.
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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
« Reply #8 on: 25 May 2017, 17:23 »
http://www.securitybollardsdirect.co.uk/security-bollards.html

I had a SS5 telescopic fitted by these guys 2 years ago its brilliant bit of kit its in front of my garage door keeping my RS 500 nice and safe.
I've got them coming back in June to fit another to go behind where the golf is parked.



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Re: Telescopic Security Post for the Drive - advice...
« Reply #9 on: 26 May 2017, 22:25 »
If someone wants your car enough they will take it. If you make it too difficult they will break into your house, threaten your wife/gilfriend/loved one.

My suggestion is to spend the money on GAP insurance - that way if the car gets stolen you can buy yourself a present!

Slightly tongue in cheek but do think seriously about it. For example why install CCTV - just so you have a video of them stealing your car?

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