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Offline Hobojim

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Trackers
« on: 30 June 2013, 11:45 »
Anyone going to get a tracker/remote immobiliser fitted? Just noticed as an option when searching for insurance.

Offline Jimble

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Re: Trackers
« Reply #1 on: 30 June 2013, 11:50 »
I was actually thinking about getting one of these:


http://back2you.com/


I don't think it would be recognised by my insurance company but would give a bit of peace of mind.
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Offline barrym381

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Re: Trackers
« Reply #2 on: 30 June 2013, 12:45 »
trackers are easy to block the signal so a waste of cash if you ask me a decent alarm would be better  :smiley:

Offline JoeGTI

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Re: Trackers
« Reply #3 on: 30 June 2013, 12:49 »
What's the standard factory alarm like in the GTI? Does it offer much protection over the immobiliser?
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Re: Trackers
« Reply #4 on: 30 June 2013, 12:57 »
What's the standard factory alarm like in the GTI? Does it offer much protection over the immobiliser?
they shouldnt be able to get the car without the key  :smiley:

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Re: Trackers
« Reply #5 on: 30 June 2013, 12:58 »
I was actually thinking about getting one of these:


http://back2you.com/


I don't think it would be recognised by my insurance company but would give a bit of peace of mind.
I have something similar on my GTIs but wired in rather than battery. More for peace of mind. Most theifs will pinch a car and then park it up in a street sonewere for a few hours to see if the police find it. If not then it will be recollect it and disappear forever.
I also have pentagon safety glass on one of them.
« Last Edit: 30 June 2013, 13:01 by Snoopy »
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Offline Jimble

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Re: Trackers
« Reply #6 on: 30 June 2013, 13:08 »
I was actually thinking about getting one of these:


http://back2you.com/


I don't think it would be recognised by my insurance company but would give a bit of peace of mind.
I have something similar on my GTIs but wired in rather than battery. More for peace of mind. Most theifs will pinch a car and then park it up in a street sonewere for a few hours to see if the police find it. If not then it will be recollect it and disappear forever.
I also have pentagon safety glass on one of them.

I like the fact that it can be taken out, i thought about just doing the phone thing but it's keeping it charged and not great support, i like the fact you can check it via an app too.
Currently pootling around in our family wagen, a Tiguan SEL 😂

Offline mcmaddy

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Re: Trackers
« Reply #7 on: 30 June 2013, 14:14 »
at the end of the day if someone wants your car they will take your car by any means. what do you pay insurance for?
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Re: Trackers
« Reply #8 on: 30 June 2013, 14:21 »
at the end of the day if someone wants your car they will take your car by any means. what do you pay insurance for?


This is true but wouldn't you like the police to catch whoever steals it??
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« Reply #9 on: 30 June 2013, 14:37 »
why? so they can have a slap on the wrist and pay you £20 victim charge. the police wouldn't catch them anyway they never do.
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