If they want it that badly they will get it regardless of what security is on it.

 

As stated nothing is secure these days, if they really want it they will get it, Ive even heard of people driving round in Hiab Truck all stickered up looking genuine lifting cars and no one batting a eye lid

 

As stated nothing is secure these days, if they really want it they will get it, Ive even heard of people driving round in Hiab Truck all stickered up looking genuine lifting cars and no one batting a eye lid

This is currently happening near your work. We are onto the truck in question now

 

This is currently happening near your work. We are onto the truck in question now

Good on you, I hope you nail them.

 

This is currently happening near your work. We are onto the truck in question now

Great stuff Jamie :thumbsup: catch them scumbags.

 

I'm glad the title is misleading.

 

This is currently happening near your work. We are onto the truck in question now

Hope you catch them
You police by any chance?
Reason I mentioned it is because the focus RS mk2 where quite easy to steal n just wondering surely ford should of made the security better for the mk3 but I totally understand when a thief wants something they will get it at what ever cost

 

You got me there with that title

 

Welcome along lol just a heads up, most people will be reluctant to talk about any security features on an open forum to a non member :thumbsup: it's something that even in the member forums is not talked about in great detail haha for obvious reason :yep: do your self a favour and spend the £10 on signing up for the membership it's well worth it will the group buys and invaluable support and help you will have access to

 

Welcome along lol just a heads up, most people will be reluctant to talk about any security features on an open forum to a non member :thumbsup: it's something that even in the member forums is not talked about in great detail haha for obvious reason :yep: do your self a favour and spend the £10 on signing up for the membership it's well worth it will the group buys and invaluable support and help you will have access to

Roger....... new to this forum registered last week will become a member

 

Welcome along lol just a heads up, most people will be reluctant to talk about any security features on an open forum to a non member :thumbsup: it's something that even in the member forums is not talked about in great detail haha for obvious reason :yep: do your self a favour and spend the £10 on signing up for the membership it's well worth it will the group buys and invaluable support and help you will have access to

It's like talking about Fight Club :laughing:

 

It's like talking about Fight Club :laughing:

Exactly haha :laughing:

 

Welcome along lol just a heads up, most people will be reluctant to talk about any security features on an open forum to a non member :thumbsup: it's something that even in the member forums is not talked about in great detail haha for obvious reason :yep: do your self a favour and spend the £10 on signing up for the membership it's well worth it will the group buys and invaluable support and help you will have access to

Unless you are a thief.... then don't sign up as a member :blink: Instead, go to the nearest police station, hand yourself in and ask them to lock you up and throw away the key :lol:

 

I'm cushty m8 just waiting for my RS never owned 1 before n just asking as I no they was easy cars to steal back in the cossie days n before
I'm used to driving AMG n M3 so just asking

 

Every car was easy to steal back in the Cossie days.

 

Hope you catch them
You police by any chance?
Reason I mentioned it is because the focus RS mk2 where quite easy to steal n just wondering surely ford should of made the security better for the mk3 but I totally understand when a thief wants something they will get it at what ever cost

Hi Colin, yes I am. If you can see my profile pic, it gives it away I think

There are plenty of tips and methods listed in the paid members section in an attempt to make your prized possession less appealing to the common car thief.

 

Hi Robbo...

Different layers of security are the way forward fella, won't stop the thieving scumbags if they really want your car though but will be a deterrent....

Have myself heard of the 'pick up truck' scam scum and I hope @Jamie and his colleagues catch the dirty little toe rags sharpish. Go get em boys!!! 👍🏼

 

Thought you had yours stolen then!

Does the MK3 not have the safety feature where Ford rings your car if its been in a crash? Surely that means they are tracked somehow? (I could be wrong though lol)

I imagine most modern car alarms are easily good enough to deter the common thief...

 

M3s are as vulnerable if not more vulnerable than the RS. Keyless entry is a mistake IMO.

New member, starts asking about security, don't be surprised if no one gives any details!

 

To address the elephant in the room, yes basically.

Now lets not tangent off to another Brexit thread :laughing: but the open access OBD was something introduced by the EU so Ford's hands are tied and the MK3 is as equally vulnerable as the MK2.

 

the OBD thing isn't actually the fault though. It's the fact you can program the keys so easily. Cars with key ignitions are not vulnerable to this type of theft

 

M3s are as vulnerable if not more vulnerable than the RS. Keyless entry is a mistake IMO.
New member, starts asking about security, don't be surprised if no one gives any details!

Where did you get that information about M3's from?

After the general uproar on keyless entries posted on the net in general, Watchdog did a piece and BMW were one of the leading manufacturers that actually did something about it...

As discussed many times previously, the vulnerability is actually the availability of access and clone electronic systems out there to the general public (read thieves). Until that is addressed ALL manufacturers will be vulnerable, it's the nature of the electronic age.

 

I actually looked into this post thinking one had been, bold title old been.......Mmmm, not sure if I would have been inclined to do so!

 

I'm cushty m8 just waiting for my RS never owned 1 before n just asking as I no they was easy cars to steal back in the cossie days n before
I'm used to driving AMG n M3 so just asking

Just my sense of humour :wink: With a forum name of Robbo RS and the bold topic title, I couldn't resist :lol:

 

Just my sense of humour :wink: With a forum name of Robbo RS and the bold topic title, I couldn't resist :lol:

Lol...... Cool darth stig
Just worried about when I get my car mine will be parked on the road I have no drive no garage my RS will be my daily drive n will not be a garage queen by the time 3 yrs go by it proberly be over 50,000 miles