Thanks to my neighbors for scaring the kid off in the act, I've still got my car and window intact. Does anyone have any help for short term anti-theft until I can get around to putting in a switch this weekend? It was a smash and grab number, not a professional job. The same perp has tried my neighbors twice, been caught both times. Needless, he's not very good but I'd rather not risk it more than I have to. It's a 2012 GT 6r80. Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Also, is the fuel pump wiring still under the drivers seat like older mustangs?
Well if he doesnt have the key he cant start it if he has a transponder chip in it. Another thing is a good car cover. Also if you have another car, block it in so even if he does start it he cant get out.
i always park the less wanted vehicles behind my mustang and if its parked quit often ive even removed a wheel before..probably sounds crazy but unless they are rolling around with a mustang lug pattern spare then they arent leaving with anything.. or sometimes just disconnect the battery (i run a 94 so it really doesnt effect much being disconnected like that) but most people who are trying for a quick get away arent going to want to open up the hood and start fidding around with wires and flashlights.. the camera is a great idea too but mustangs part out quick (im assuming he would be sending it to a chop shop and not driving it around ) the camera might catch him but it wont get your car back so i would go the camera route and stack a few others on top of it oh and hook up some motion detector flood lights some megggggga bright ones that way the whole friggin block will light up if they are set off good luck though! i live in fl now and mustang theft is huggggggggge down here
Seems odd a kid would try to steal the car, more likely he wants to steal parts from it. I'd go with a motion sensor flood light aimed at the car along with a security camera. When the light kicks on they should run away, if not the camera will capture them on tape.
Smash & grab means that he was trying to break in to steal something (not the whole car). I really like the shocker thingy. I may get one of these for one of my cars.
I'm always worried about my car getting stolen.. Since it's black, everyone seems to notice it.. Need to check with my insurance and see how much they pay if they can't get my car back.. I own guns, but I wouldn't shoot a guy for stealing my car.. But if they break in my house, well, that's a different story...
I do have stickers outside my front and back doors warning them, you will be shot...
If he has been caught twice then more than likely you can find out who he is. Go to him and make the point known. That will be the cheapest and best anti-theft device I know of.
It's an apartment so I can't build or install anything on the property. They already had one neighbors car hot wired and running when they ran off. I've checked with my insurance and they'll replace it if it isn't recovered so that's a little peace of mind I guess...
A friend of mine, who used to park in a less-than-desirable neighborhood, never put anything in his glove compartment and always parked with the glove box door left open.
Yes glove box open and no radio signs. The old days of NY.
If they are that determined with all those attempts I would be howling at the PD. They will get these idots.
To avoid "smash & grab", just make sure NOTHING is visible in your interior. I don't like any clutter in my car, so when someone looks inside, there's nothing to get his/her interest.
I like the idea of a note. But to be most effective, it should be grammatically correct, "Smile, you're on a camera."
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