BMW theft massive increase
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BMW theft massive increase
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=733327
Lots of other threads about- #24 post is interesting but dont know the poster personally.
A real problem that needs serious investigation, especially for the M3 drivers out there?
Lots of other threads about- #24 post is interesting but dont know the poster personally.
A real problem that needs serious investigation, especially for the M3 drivers out there?
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From: Stanmore
Old news now, this has been going on for months and months.
BMW are doing nothing about it,if the quote here is correct: http://jalopnik.com/5923802/watch-ha...-three-minutes
BMW are doing nothing about it,if the quote here is correct: http://jalopnik.com/5923802/watch-ha...-three-minutes
UPDATE: Jalopnik has received a response from BMW's UK Media Relations Manager, Gavin Ward. It's very similar to the response given to forum posters previously:
"The battle against increasingly sophisticated thieves is a constant challenge for all car makers. Desirable, premium-branded cars, like BMW and its competitors, have always been targeted. BMW has been at the forefront of vehicle security for many years and is constantly pushing the boundaries of the latest defence systems. We work closely with the authorities and with other manufacturers to achieve this."We are aware of recent claims that criminal gangs are targeting premium vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. This is an area under investigation."We have a constant dialogue with police forces to understand any patterns which may emerge. This data is used to enhance our defence systems accordingly. Currently BMW Group products meet or exceed all global legislative criteria concerning vehicle security."
"The battle against increasingly sophisticated thieves is a constant challenge for all car makers. Desirable, premium-branded cars, like BMW and its competitors, have always been targeted. BMW has been at the forefront of vehicle security for many years and is constantly pushing the boundaries of the latest defence systems. We work closely with the authorities and with other manufacturers to achieve this."We are aware of recent claims that criminal gangs are targeting premium vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. This is an area under investigation."We have a constant dialogue with police forces to understand any patterns which may emerge. This data is used to enhance our defence systems accordingly. Currently BMW Group products meet or exceed all global legislative criteria concerning vehicle security."
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From: Sunny Norf*ck
None of the Stoplock products will fit my steering wheel - it's too short and fat (no ... the steering wheel 
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maybe so but you are a fk sight closer to the pikey brummies than me, so good luck 
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maybe so but you are a fk sight closer to the pikey brummies than me, so good luck
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From: Nottingham
We had real pikeys on our local park weeks ago. Nothing missing though, just lots of tyre tracks across the park.
I cba with devices like that, used to use on on the S when i worked on an ind estate moons ago. If they cant nick it like this theyll try the aggravated method
I cba with devices like that, used to use on on the S when i worked on an ind estate moons ago. If they cant nick it like this theyll try the aggravated method
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A simple alarm that plugs into the OBD socket and sets off if the plugs removed
Won't stop the scum from getting into the car but hopefully if the siren is loud enough they will make a sharp exit.
Won't stop the scum from getting into the car but hopefully if the siren is loud enough they will make a sharp exit.
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