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Rob2529



Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Wirral, uk
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United Kingdom 2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Oslo Blue
Heads up! Security






Hi
Now this isn't RR related but just a heads up. 3weeks ago my BMW 5 Series was opened and my steering wheel and Satnav system was stolen. It's left my insurance with a £10k+ bill to repair. My car wasn't keyless entry but I've been told most come with it but not enabled. I know the newer RR have the keyless entry.
I have a nice video of the Censored taking all my bits. Took him a total of 13mins to strip it all and he wasn't heavy handed. Worked methodically removing screws etc.
I've put it here as supposedly if I had my keys stored in a Faraday bag or something it would have prevented this. Just a heads up to remind people what little Censored are out there and what they will and can do and simple £5 pouch's etc could prevent your RR being targeted.

 [img]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/rob2529/range-rover[img/]
04, 4.4V8, Vogue Oslo Blue with LPG.
"You can sleep in your car, BUT you can't race your house!!!!"

If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

Post #486711 21st Aug 2018 8:43am
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UK Marine



Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
Location: Durham, County Durham UK
Posts: 816

England 2003 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Zambezi Silver

Commiserations my friend there are some scum bags out there.

I read recently that the thing that’s being targeted now by the thieves is steering wheels, and I realise that it makes no difference to your BMW now but the best thing I’ve found is to use the good old fashioned steering wheel clamp/lock. ______________________________
Simon
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Range Rover Classic 3.5 efi - Gone
Range Rover Classic 3.9 efi - Gone
Range Rover Classic 4.2 LSE - Sadly gone
Land Rover 110 3.5 - Gone
Range Rover P38a 4.0 SE - Pleased it's gone
Range Rover P38a 2.5 DHSE - Just sold
Range Rover L322 4.4 v8 Petrol - Current

Post #486716 21st Aug 2018 9:27am
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ilard



Member Since: 21 Oct 2012
Location: London
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United Kingdom 

I recall collecting my car from LR after some warranty work in a not too dissimilar condition. Whistle

Hard lines on this violation. It’s unbelievable how they ripped it out so quickly. I hope a replacement can be fitted as easily, I.e. that it will be visually seamless and reliable in operation. It’s not the sort of component you’d normally tinker with.

Post #486888 23rd Aug 2018 4:24am
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GGDR



Member Since: 26 Nov 2016
Location: London
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United Kingdom 2011 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Stornoway Grey

terrible Censored Censored

Hope your insurance covers it and won't sting you later.

I've read elsewhere about BMW steering wheels being a taken. They must be worth a bit S/H but unsure exactly why.

. Cheers, Greg
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2011 Vogue SE 4.4 with lots of toys in Stornaway

Post #486889 23rd Aug 2018 6:20am
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Mr Tee



Member Since: 13 Dec 2010
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Scotland 

The wheels can be mega expensive, close on a grand for M ones, sat nav displays too! Keep my 6 series keys in a faraday pouch ( unless the wife forgets)

Post #486890 23rd Aug 2018 6:26am
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DrF



Member Since: 30 Jun 2014
Location: South East
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover SVAutobiography 5.0 SC V8 Orkney Grey

Thats just wrong, feel for you sir

Post #486895 23rd Aug 2018 8:35am
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ajac8



Member Since: 04 Oct 2011
Location: Shakespeares County
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United Kingdom 2013 Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 Baltic Blue

At least if they catch the Censored kers they will be hit with a stiff suspected community service order! 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

Remember it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!

Gone in order:
4.4 TDV8 SE - gone to a good home
93 Classic hard dash Plymouth Blue
03 L322 Oslo Blue
2000 Disco TD5 ES Epsom Green
98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown

Post #486910 23rd Aug 2018 11:55am
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Rob2529



Member Since: 22 Nov 2010
Location: Wirral, uk
Posts: 1470

United Kingdom 2004 Range Rover Vogue 4.4 V8 Oslo Blue

Spoke with BMW the other day and parts bill is £6500 currently. Insurance have been really good up to now. [img]http://www.fuelly.com/driver/rob2529/range-rover[img/]
04, 4.4V8, Vogue Oslo Blue with LPG.
"You can sleep in your car, BUT you can't race your house!!!!"

If something can't be fixed with a hammer....... You have yourself an electrical fault!

Post #486974 24th Aug 2018 12:27am
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