Van theft

[Elltell85]

Im making awareness that my 15 plate transit custom was broken into last night with a skeleton key via the drivers side door. I live in the Nottingham area so please be aware.

[Mike]

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[Camper steve]

for those of you that have seen the OBD video

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222300302001

cheap fix that will fool most that try it, powers plug (so appears active to thieves) but gives no data connection

[richbee]

It might seem a bit crude, but has anyone tried fitting a battery powered shed alarm into the cab - so it is completely separate from the van systems - will just make a noise if anyone breaks in - but might be a deterrent?

[Twocky61]

Hi Elltell85

Sorry to hear about your loss

My reply to Spike's post might lighten your heart

But anyway Elltell I hope it is recovered; preferably intact

tc Elltell

Nick

[jovin04]

Im making awareness that my 15 plate transit custom was broken into last night with a skeleton key via the drivers side door. I live in the Nottingham area so please be aware.

Hi there elltell85
Sorry to hear of your loss!!!!! Unfortunately the same happened to me with my older transit a few weeks ago, the lowlifes robbed my van of its stereo, I pod and sat nav again using a skeleton key which horrifying are easily purchased from amazon for £20!!!! They robbed 8 transits in my local area in half an hour and the police didn't want to know. It's shocking how quickly they unlock and disable the alarm. It's a really serious problem which no one seems to be taking on board. I have just bought a 2016 ltd transit custom and it's really troubling me that it can be robbed or stolen so easily. I stupidly assumed ford would have overcome this issue on The newer vans but it saddens me they haven't tackled the problem at all. You'de think that the price of a new custom would include decent security. I actually called fords to see what they suggested I should do and was told spend your own money and get an alarm!!!!! I asked if they would contribute to this or maybe offset it slightly with possibly a discount on a service but again they said no! Cheers fords!!!!
It's a massive problem and for a mere £20 anyone's van can be robbed within seconds and silently!!!!!