Author Topic: How do we keep our pride and joy safe without braking the bank  (Read 7657 times)

Offline andyr

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How about some of that plastic lifelike dog poo on the drivers seat?.... Would that put them off?? ....no.... yes?? :laugh:

Seriously though, it's got to be something either very obvious that would mean they'd have too much trouble to overcome - not something that just needs unlocking, because they'd get THAT key with the car keys! - or something unseen like the remote fuel pump switch............ On some of my 'older' cars I used to insert a hidden switch to the distributer wiring, no amount of engine turning would start it!
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mr ginge that is one big dog  :laugh:and booth 11 she does have a point up until last year we had a German shepherd sadly he's gone know but I still keep the sign up on the garden gate saying enter at your own risk and when the times right we shall have another :smiley:so maybe visible signage ????
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mr ginge that is one big dog  :laugh:and booth 11 she does have a point up until last year we had a German shepherd sadly he's gone know but I still keep the sign up on the garden gate saying enter at your own risk and when the times right we shall have another :smiley:so maybe visible signage ????

How about 2...
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Yep that would definitely put me of :wink:
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Gsm home alarm with panic buttons that phone certain people....
Locked driveway gates.
Garaged when at home.
Steel reinforced security doors front and rear of the house (look like normal doors)
Windows all laminated glass tripple glass and alloy reinforced framed.
Keys in a safe for GTIs other keys round house so hope if they get in they take the SEATs...
Extra security on the garage door.
Security sensors that sets off a buzzer in the house.

I'm going to add cctv don't know why we did not do this when we built the place.
Also going to add electric powered/locked gates and a higher security fencing.


« Last Edit: 07 April 2013, 12:19 by Snoopy »
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Offline andyr

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Gsm tracker
Gsm home alarm with panic buttons that phone certain people....
Locked driveway gates.
Garaged when at home.
Steel reinforced security doors front and rear of the house (look like normal doors)
Windows all laminated glass tripple glass and alloy reinforced framed.
Keys in a safe for GTIs other keys round house so hope if they get in they take the SEATs...
Extra security on the garage door.
Security sensors that sets off a buzzer in the house.

I'm going to add cctv don't know why we did not do this when we built the place.
Also going to add electric powered/locked gates and a higher security fencing.

And gun emplacement's and full time guards to man them  :laugh: :laugh:

Think that just about hit's the top note Snoopy and I'm sure they'd just mosey on to the neighbour's to see what they've got worth nicking  :smiley:

MrGTD, The dog's blankets would scare most burglars off!!  :laugh:
« Last Edit: 07 April 2013, 13:37 by andyr »
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MrGTD, The dog's blankets would scare most burglars off!!  :laugh:

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iv almost finished my crocodile infested moat and my alcatraz style gates . all the security you can do will only stop your petty hav a go theif . any proper car theif/thug will just pull you out of it when your getting in it . or at the traffic lights . if you want it that bad feel free . my little fella s safety s more important

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iv almost finished my crocodile infested moat and my alcatraz style gates . all the security you can do will only stop your petty hav a go theif . any proper car theif/thug will just pull you out of it when your getting in it . or at the traffic lights . if you want it that bad feel free . my little fella s safety s more important

 :grin:

Or wash the car with a sponge  (Charlie style)  :grin:  paintwork will be so wrecked and swirly, you'd have to pay the thieves to steal it
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 :grin: :huh:
iv almost finished my crocodile infested moat and my alcatraz style gates . all the security you can do will only stop your petty hav a go theif . any proper car theif/thug will just pull you out of it when your getting in it . or at the traffic lights . if you want it that bad feel free . my little fella s safety s more important

 :grin:

Or wash the car with a sponge  (Charlie style)  :grin:  paintwork will be so wrecked and swirly, you'd have to pay the thieves to steal it
:grin:
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