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mini33 · Mar 25th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Yeh the plasctic key works like a normal key - its can start the car & do most of the actions of normal key. The only thing its says in the handbook its not meant to be for everyday/regular use.

Was that in the car then or was that how they got the car??

Hope you get your pride & joy back soon - i know i would be gutted

Shame i cant be any other help as i dont live that way

Best Wisehs

Loui · Mar 25th, 2008, 09:45 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original)

Thanks for the support people..

Some guys on the BMW forum believe the plastic dummy key that was stolen can be used to open/start the mini..

Can someone check for us?

Yep you can open an drive the car on the wallet key

fordcymru · Mar 25th, 2008, 10:15 AM

My heart goes out to you mate and i sincerely hope you get her back before the theiving gobshites do her harm. They need their hands chopping off

MINI T · Mar 25th, 2008, 11:02 AM

i am so sorry to hear about this. having had mine stolen from outside the house it is gut wrenching.
are there any other distinguishing marks apart from the stripes? the plates will have been changed immediately. the wheels look less usual so fingers crossed someone will spot them .

ONED · Mar 25th, 2008, 11:19 AM

The only thing the wallet key dosent do is the glove box!

It's meant for valet parking!

Sorry for you troubles mate! - hope the local vigilantes get them before the cops!

kalv · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:22 AM

That was the key they took.. never thought to hide that properly... oh well...

Only other distinguishing features are the alloys.. bonnet stripes.. hartge badge on rear and bigger exhaust...

No news from the cops.. got the "loss adjusters" coming round later.. as it's my first claim they want receipts for items over £250 and if I can't provide it (I do have photgraphs of some of the items) it's up to there discression... I mean who has the receipt for a PC they bought 4 yrs ago??

ONED · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:50 AM

You had a PC in the car??

airbusA346 · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

You had a PC in the car??

I think that was just an example.

Morro · Mar 26th, 2008, 10:54 AM

My Mercedes got stolen, and unfortunately I got to see it afterwards. Then, while it was at the garage, awaiting extensive repairs, it got stolen again. This time it did not show up again, fortunately.

95% of the time it is better to not see that stolen car again.

I will never have a tracking device in my car. Why anyone want that is beyond me. Just let it go.

ONED · Mar 26th, 2008, 01:27 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Morro (original)

95% of the time it is better to not see that stolen car again.

I will never have a tracking device in my car. Why anyone want that is beyond me. Just let it go.

TBH ...this is the opinion i have too!
What put me off is that one time I bought a 2nd hand Beemer with a tracker fitted. I was going to pay to activate it but my insurance company said that they would not reduce my premium for having the tracker! - so in the end I just thought blow it! why should I bother, in the end it can only save them a fortune by not having to replace a missing car!

I've also seen quite a few stolen recovered cars, and there is no way I'd want mine back!

MINI T · Mar 26th, 2008, 01:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original)

That was the key they took.. never thought to hide that properly... oh well...

Only other distinguishing features are the alloys.. bonnet stripes.. hartge badge on rear and bigger exhaust...

No news from the cops.. got the "loss adjusters" coming round later.. as it's my first claim they want receipts for items over £250 and if I can't provide it (I do have photgraphs of some of the items) it's up to there discression... I mean who has the receipt for a PC they bought 4 yrs ago??

if the time comes when they offer you what they feel is a good deal for your car, for god's sake do not accept their first offer. they will look on autotrader and pick the cheapest model. they make look at glasses too but mine based their offer on autotrader which i had also checked and then they quoted me an erroneous price too. they hastily offered me a far more realistic quote therafter. i hope it doesn't come to this if you want your mini back but should it do be wary.

kalv · Mar 26th, 2008, 01:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

You had a PC in the car??

house got robbed aswell.... but if this was america and i had my car on pimp my ride.. then maybe!

Fin · Mar 26th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original)

TBH ...this is the opinion i have too!
What put me off is that one time I bought a 2nd hand Beemer with a tracker fitted. I was going to pay to activate it but my insurance company said that they would not reduce my premium for having the tracker! - so in the end I just thought F*ck it! why should I bother, in the end it can only save them a fortune by not having to replace a missing car!

I've also seen quite a few stolen recovered cars, and there is no way I'd want mine back!

I talked to my insurance about having a tracker fitted, and they said they would give me a £65 discount - about half the price of a year's tracking.

ONED · Mar 26th, 2008, 01:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original)

house got robbed aswell.... but if this was america and i had my car on pimp my ride.. then maybe!

Aw sugar!!

Hugo · Mar 26th, 2008, 01:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original)

Thanks for the support people..

Some guys on the BMW forum believe the plastic dummy key that was stolen can be used to open/start the mini..

Can someone check for us?

I've had three cherished Minis and it was only with the 3rd Mini that I got the 3 keys with it. I think the dummy one is what they use for making new keys quickly. As someone said it can be used as normal key

hoojkel · Mar 26th, 2008, 02:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original)

Thanks for the support people..

Some guys on the BMW forum believe the plastic dummy key that was stolen can be used to open/start the mini..

Can someone check for us?

Should the alarm not go off if you put the key in and open the door?? I only say this as my central locking didn't work when I came out of a shop and I put the key in, opened the door and the alarm went off. Thats if there was a standard alarm on the car?? I thought that by using the fob to unlock the car it also knocks off the alarm to prevent this happening? My alarm was going off and wouldn't turn off until my fob worked 5 embarrassing minutes later.

airbusA346 · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:40 PM

With the R56 does it even come with a 3rd key (not the one in the end of the fob) because you wouldn't even be able to start the car! would you?

Jordan210 · Mar 26th, 2008, 08:55 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original)

With the R56 does it even come with a 3rd key (not the one in the end of the fob) because you wouldn't even be able to start the car! would you?

Yes it comes with a little white key, I'm not shore how it works, Was talking about this with some one who works at my dads office we could not work it out, Might just be in-case you lock your key in the car

unless from pics iv seen the little white key has a chip in the top so maybe this can start the car ?

wiz · Mar 26th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Hope you do get something sorted.XX

mini66 · Mar 27th, 2008, 12:01 AM

That sucks mate, good luck finding it.

Mar 25th, 2008, 09:45 AM	#42 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 3,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original) Thanks for the support people.. Some guys on the BMW forum believe the plastic dummy key that was stolen can be used to open/start the mini.. Can someone check for us? Yep you can open an drive the car on the wallet key WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Mar 25th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#44 (permalink)
MINI T EFCin your heart and soul Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: liverpool Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 256 Offline	i am so sorry to hear about this. having had mine stolen from outside the house it is gut wrenching. are there any other distinguishing marks apart from the stripes? the plates will have been changed immediately. the wheels look less usual so fingers crossed someone will spot them . nil satis nisi optimum:blue til i die

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:22 AM	#46 (permalink)
kalv MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 99 Offline	That was the key they took.. never thought to hide that properly... oh well... Only other distinguishing features are the alloys.. bonnet stripes.. hartge badge on rear and bigger exhaust... No news from the cops.. got the "loss adjusters" coming round later.. as it's my first claim they want receipts for items over £250 and if I can't provide it (I do have photgraphs of some of the items) it's up to there discression... I mean who has the receipt for a PC they bought 4 yrs ago?? "bhp sells cars, torque makes them move..."

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:53 AM	#48 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 8,111 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) You had a PC in the car?? I think that was just an example. Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 26th, 2008, 01:27 PM	#50 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 7,483 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Morro (original) 95% of the time it is better to not see that stolen car again. I will never have a tracking device in my car. Why anyone want that is beyond me. Just let it go. TBH ...this is the opinion i have too! What put me off is that one time I bought a 2nd hand Beemer with a tracker fitted. I was going to pay to activate it but my insurance company said that they would not reduce my premium for having the tracker! - so in the end I just thought blow it! why should I bother, in the end it can only save them a fortune by not having to replace a missing car! I've also seen quite a few stolen recovered cars, and there is no way I'd want mine back! Last edited by Minnie Mouse : Mar 30th, 2008 at 09:45 PM.

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Mar 25th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#41
mini33 Perfectionist Cooper S My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 238 Offline	Yeh the plasctic key works like a normal key - its can start the car & do most of the actions of normal key. The only thing its says in the handbook its not meant to be for everyday/regular use. Was that in the car then or was that how they got the car?? Hope you get your pride & joy back soon - i know i would be gutted Shame i cant be any other help as i dont live that way Best Wisehs

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Mar 25th, 2008, 10:15 AM	#43 (permalink)
fordcymru MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South Wales Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 92 Offline	My heart goes out to you mate and i sincerely hope you get her back before the theiving gobshites do her harm. They need their hands chopping off

Mar 25th, 2008, 11:19 AM	#45 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 7,483 Offline	The only thing the wallet key dosent do is the glove box! It's meant for valet parking! Sorry for you troubles mate! - hope the local vigilantes get them before the cops!

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:50 AM	#47 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 7,483 Offline	You had a PC in the car??

Mar 26th, 2008, 10:54 AM	#49 (permalink)
Morro MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Local Time: 11:19 PM Posts: 42 Offline	My Mercedes got stolen, and unfortunately I got to see it afterwards. Then, while it was at the garage, awaiting extensive repairs, it got stolen again. This time it did not show up again, fortunately. 95% of the time it is better to not see that stolen car again. I will never have a tracking device in my car. Why anyone want that is beyond me. Just let it go.

Mar 26th, 2008, 01:33 PM	#51 (permalink)
MINI T EFCin your heart and soul Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: liverpool Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 256 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original) That was the key they took.. never thought to hide that properly... oh well... Only other distinguishing features are the alloys.. bonnet stripes.. hartge badge on rear and bigger exhaust... No news from the cops.. got the "loss adjusters" coming round later.. as it's my first claim they want receipts for items over £250 and if I can't provide it (I do have photgraphs of some of the items) it's up to there discression... I mean who has the receipt for a PC they bought 4 yrs ago?? if the time comes when they offer you what they feel is a good deal for your car, for god's sake do not accept their first offer. they will look on autotrader and pick the cheapest model. they make look at glasses too but mine based their offer on autotrader which i had also checked and then they quoted me an erroneous price too. they hastily offered me a far more realistic quote therafter. i hope it doesn't come to this if you want your mini back but should it do be wary. nil satis nisi optimum:blue til i die

Mar 26th, 2008, 01:37 PM	#52 (permalink)
kalv MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Birmingham Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 99 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) You had a PC in the car?? house got robbed aswell.... but if this was america and i had my car on pimp my ride.. then maybe! "bhp sells cars, torque makes them move..."

Mar 26th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#53 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cloudbase Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 2,544 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ONED (original) TBH ...this is the opinion i have too! What put me off is that one time I bought a 2nd hand Beemer with a tracker fitted. I was going to pay to activate it but my insurance company said that they would not reduce my premium for having the tracker! - so in the end I just thought Fck it! why should I bother, in the end it can only save them* a fortune by not having to replace a missing car! I've also seen quite a few stolen recovered cars, and there is no way I'd want mine back! I talked to my insurance about having a tracker fitted, and they said they would give me a £65 discount - about half the price of a year's tracking.

Mar 26th, 2008, 01:44 PM	#54 (permalink)
ONED SUCKIN DIESEL!!!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ballydung Manor ! Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 7,483 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original) house got robbed aswell.... but if this was america and i had my car on pimp my ride.. then maybe! Aw sugar!! Last edited by Minnie Mouse : Mar 30th, 2008 at 09:46 PM. Reason: more naughty words edited out!

Mar 26th, 2008, 01:51 PM	#55 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Norn Iron Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 2,594 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original) Thanks for the support people.. Some guys on the BMW forum believe the plastic dummy key that was stolen can be used to open/start the mini.. Can someone check for us? I've had three cherished Minis and it was only with the 3rd Mini that I got the 3 keys with it. I think the dummy one is what they use for making new keys quickly. As someone said it can be used as normal key

Mar 26th, 2008, 02:46 PM	#56 (permalink)
hoojkel MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Belfast Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 383 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by kalv (original) Thanks for the support people.. Some guys on the BMW forum believe the plastic dummy key that was stolen can be used to open/start the mini.. Can someone check for us? Should the alarm not go off if you put the key in and open the door?? I only say this as my central locking didn't work when I came out of a shop and I put the key in, opened the door and the alarm went off. Thats if there was a standard alarm on the car?? I thought that by using the fob to unlock the car it also knocks off the alarm to prevent this happening? My alarm was going off and wouldn't turn off until my fob worked 5 embarrassing minutes later.

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:40 PM	#57 (permalink)
airbusA346 Confused By Certain Users Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stone, Staffordshire Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 8,111 Offline	With the R56 does it even come with a 3rd key (not the one in the end of the fob) because you wouldn't even be able to start the car! would you? Owner Of The Last Word Of 2007 :: My Website The Orange Blob As My Avatar Is The Mascot Of JetAlliance Racing Called 'Carli'.

Mar 26th, 2008, 08:55 PM	#58 (permalink)
Jordan210 Cyber Police My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: In your House ! Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 9,564 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by airbusA346 (original) With the R56 does it even come with a 3rd key (not the one in the end of the fob) because you wouldn't even be able to start the car! would you? Yes it comes with a little white key, I'm not shore how it works, Was talking about this with some one who works at my dads office we could not work it out, Might just be in-case you lock your key in the car unless from pics iv seen the little white key has a chip in the top so maybe this can start the car ? MINI2's Resident Dyslexic

Mar 26th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#59 (permalink)
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Mar 27th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#60 (permalink)
mini66 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 12:19 AM Posts: 10 Offline	That sucks mate, good luck finding it.

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