MK6 GTI black 5dr stolen off my drive - Gutted

[R32UK]

think i might have to start using my revo switch a little more often also... that way keys or no keys they aint going no where!!

[GolfTi]

I'm now thinking my remap money might be going on a Tracker..

[Mudweasel]

Really, really sorry to read of your experience... I can only echo what has been said before.

I don't live that far from Bedford myself (bought my GTI from there as well) and commute daily up to Peterborough, so will keep an eye out for another black one on the road (mine isn't a 10 plate, so hopefully I won't get evil stares from other members if they see me along that route).

Thankfully, as has been said, no-one was hurt - although I can only imagine how you're feeling about all this.

Hope it doesn't take too long to sort out.

[Neil gti]

I'm now thinking my remap money might be going on a Tracker..

I had a tracker on my R32 and let it runout, if my car was pinched i wouldn't want it back 

[p3eps]

I had a tracker on my R32 and let it runout, if my car was pinched i wouldn't want it back 

It depends how quickly its recovered.  Within a day or two it should be ok - especially when stolen with the keys.  Its likely stolen to order or for selling on - so its unlikely they'll want to damage it.

If it was stolen by joy riders, then I wouldn't want it back either!

[am1w]

My front and back doors are 21 bolt thick steel affairs from Germany! Very expensive but worth it. All windows also have very thick brick-proof security glass and are locked with security locks. Also, the whole house is alarmed with panic buttons. I live in a very good and safe area but these scumbags travel around to the better areas in order to steal.
Yes, it sometimes feels like Fort Knox, but I can go away with peace of mind and also sleep soundly at night.
One thing that has always surprised me is that the doors in the UK are so flimsy and can easily get kicked in. On the continent they are made of much better stuff.

[Tone2have]

Wow!!! I'm truly overwelmed by the number of supportive comments. I registered on this site prior to the golf arriving. I love reading the forums. You guys have made me realise what's truly important here and as much as it seems wrong to post this on a car forum... but it's not the car!

Thanks again guy's, can't express my complete loss but in one sense but complete thankfullness that this wasn't a more serious crime. Reg plate is KV10 VZN and to clarify it's a 5 dr in black with Zenons and shadow Monzas. It should be easy enough to spot, I've so far chased 3 up and down the A1 between St neots and Bigglesewade. Luckily for me I've got a MK5 GT 2.0TDI whilst we sort out the insurance so I easily catch the f&^&er's up. But this is like chasing ghosts. At some point I know I'm going to have to give this up.

Finally some good news, my "Golf" clubs turned up in Barnet and I got "most" of them back. However I now wonder if this is just a drop point to put the Police off the scent. God knows where they take the cars, is it already off-shore or locked up in London?? Who know's. Got to let this go at some stage but I really can't just yet, I can't get over how good that car was.
      

[Rolfe]

That's terrible!  I can barely imagine how you feel.  At least nobody was hurt and I hope your insurance sorts you out with adequate compensation.  I suppose it's back to the waiting list though.

You've made me realise how lucky I am.  On Sunday morning I realised the front door had been unlocked all night.  I went out to the drive and realised I'd forgotten to put the car in the garage - it was still parked outside.  With the key in the ignition!  The garage door was also open.  Nothing had been touched.

Memo to self: be more careful.

Rolfe.

[am1w]

Memo to all: Get a tracker.

[mick ov mids]

wow what theiving little bast**ds , god help the little sh!ts if they tried coming in my house the dogs would eat them alive , good luck with the insurance mate