Kilps Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 This is probably a repost... but I've only just seen this and I think it's worth a reminder even if it has been posted before. A couple of links below to stories of car thefts by 'potential buyers'. Threads are from last year and based on Skylines rather than Supras, but it's worth bearing in mind if you're selling a car. Take care people and keep the keys in your pocket! http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/157684-silver-r33-gtr-just-stolen-crawley-30-10-18-20-a.html (explained in post #7) http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/153719-stolen-silver-r33-gtr-reg-m538-fnw-just-now-2.html#post1487318 http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/newsevents/newsevents-pressreleases/newsevents-pressreleases-item.htm?id=207335 The first link leads to the others so you might find more stories in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BazzaAlpine Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Never hurts to have a reminder for this sort of thing. I take it the scum bags never got caught. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not as far as I've found... I haven't read any more than what I've linked to though, so I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Feel sorry for those people the worst thing is the insurance companys will not pay out as the car was unlocked with keys in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 What a nightmare, never thought about the insurance not valid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 It just shows what a bunch of 'Holes there are out there, Good post though as it slips your mind that people do this for a living at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 We had a members Supra stolen about 1 year or so (CarlS), chaps in similar description to the threads above. He basically stopped IIRC to swap seats after he took the thief out for a test drive, and whilst he was walking around to the other side the thief jumped into the drivers street from inside & drove off with the doors open. I don't know if his car got found in the end. I have had a car stolen before, luckily managed to get it back after a friend gave them a chase, it was only a Honda CRX but I loved that car. Once I got the car back, and told the police I found it (about 2 miles from a police station actually), they told me that they know who stole the car & for me to stand up against him in court. A officer told me, the chap always steals cars & then strips them with his friends. His actually been caught tonnes of times and nothing happens apart from a fine. I didn't bother going to court as it would mean me wasting a few days. Instead the friend who who spotted the car knew who he was and sort it all out for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 thats why my cars are wired with explosives with a reiver activated by a phonecall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Abz had a tryout for the gang themselves but due to his particular launching skills he didn't make the cut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Abz had a tryout for the gang themselves but due to his particular launching skills he didn't make the cut bravo sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 bravo sir I even resisted posting the video too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Personally I would leave my iPhone hidden somewhere in the boot on silent and use the iPhone tracking device , that way you could catch the scumb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Abz had a tryout for the gang themselves but due to his particular launching skills he didn't make the cut It wasn't the launching that was the problem, apparently I am not allowed to drive like Ace Ventura! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 Personally I would leave my iPhone hidden somewhere in the boot on silent and use the iPhone tracking device , that way you could catch the scumb. Hindsight is a wonderful thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 It wasn't the launching that was the problem, apparently I am not allowed to drive like Ace Ventura! You mean like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Hindsight is a wonderful thing... Not rocket science , with the technology these days and thieves rising I reckon my plan would work, the iPhone track your phone app is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Not rocket science , with the technology these days and thieves rising I reckon my plan would work, the iPhone track your phone app is awesome. Not only will they have nicked your car they now have a £450 Iphone , you might get lucky and they will park the car up in a pub car park and wait to see if its got tracker now if your I phone battery lasts long enough you may be in luck otherwise underground carpark or no signal area and you are stuffed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted April 22, 2012 Author Share Posted April 22, 2012 The biggest issue I saw with your plan is that if you have foresight enough to plan the iPhone tracker, why not just make sure you don't let them sit in the car with the keys in it? It seems a whole lot simpler to me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 The biggest issue I saw with your plan is that if you have foresight enough to plan the iPhone tracker, why not just make sure you don't let them sit in the car with the keys in it? It seems a whole lot simpler to me... I'm sure Jazz has an app for that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 You mean like this? Just like that. Not rocket science , with the technology these days and thieves rising I reckon my plan would work, the iPhone track your phone app is awesome. Jazz, once they get the car in an underground car park and look for any trackers they will have a nice iPhone as a gift from you. They will most likely then leave the iPhone on a Bus or a Train, and whilst you going chasing that they will carry on stripping the car. It is better just to not give them the keys & if they a test drive then get in the car first along with them and hand over the keys when you are in the car. If you suspect them Jazz, just say "I did that because someone tried to steal my car before & I managed to hang on, get into the car & then got the thief to pull over. Once he did I tied him up, cut off his fingers & toes & then made him play "Tea time with Barbie" he didn't play too well so I cut his ear off and he seemed to try a bit harder then. Anyway, how's the car?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham1984 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Maybe Jazz will just lock them in his inflatable car cover/Garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 22, 2012 Share Posted April 22, 2012 Maybe Jazz will just lock them in his inflatable car cover/Garage Excellent idea . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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