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mikeythemini · Oct 9th, 2003, 07:30 PM

Just a quick warning;
Teletext tonight, a 32 year old woman was dragged from her Mini Cooper in Manchester today by Car Jackers in a car park.
This follows 2 Mini thefts in that area in the last month - through thieves breaking into houses to get thieves - TAKE CARE OF YOUR MINI

caminicks · Oct 9th, 2003, 07:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

Just a quick warning;
Teletext tonight, a 32 year old woman was dragged from her Mini Cooper in Manchester today by Car Jackers in a car park.
This follows 2 Mini thefts in that area in the last month - through thieves breaking into houses to get thieves - TAKE CARE OF YOUR MINI

thats awful - are minis easy to steel as cars go? what is their reputation - do you know?

monsta · Oct 9th, 2003, 08:24 PM

Get down to your dealers and have auto-locking setup, doesn't prevent keys being stolen but stops car jacking!!

mikeythemini · Oct 9th, 2003, 09:48 PM

They went for her as she returned to the car, she tried to get in but they dragged her out

Minis are as secure as all new cars - very without the keys

Damo · Oct 9th, 2003, 11:39 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini

They went for her as she returned to the car, she tried to get in but they dragged her out

Minis are as secure as all new cars - very without the keys

Put it this way, the MINI can't be driven away without the key.

But, apparently to break into the car is very easy due to the door lock, but then again they can always just put a window through anyway. Conselation is that getting into the boot is apprently very difficult/impossible.

Still not good as I work in Manchester

bobnobski · Oct 10th, 2003, 09:52 AM

dont tell me they have arrested a premiership footballer for questioning!!!

northandy · Oct 10th, 2003, 10:47 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski

dont tell me they have arrested a premiership footballer for questioning!!!

LOL... I wouldnt be surprised !!!...

on a more serious note thats a worrying trend in Manchester...

caminicks · Oct 10th, 2003, 08:54 PM

is auto-locking when the doors lock as you drive off? appreciate you advice - I drive my mini with two small boys in so need to make sure i am extra safe!

Quote: Originally Posted by monsta

Get down to your dealers and have auto-locking setup, doesn't prevent keys being stolen but stops car jacking!!

Paul · Oct 10th, 2003, 09:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by caminicks

is auto-locking when the doors lock as you drive off? appreciate you advice - I drive my mini with two small boys in so need to make sure i am extra safe!

Yes it is.

Oct 9th, 2003, 07:30 PM	#1
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	Mini theft alert - Manchester Just a quick warning; Teletext tonight, a 32 year old woman was dragged from her Mini Cooper in Manchester today by Car Jackers in a car park. This follows 2 Mini thefts in that area in the last month - through thieves breaking into houses to get thieves - TAKE CARE OF YOUR MINI Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Oct 9th, 2003, 08:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 4,669 Offline	Get down to your dealers and have auto-locking setup, doesn't prevent keys being stolen but stops car jacking!! the MINI has gone...

Oct 9th, 2003, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 9,132 Offline	They went for her as she returned to the car, she tried to get in but they dragged her out Minis are as secure as all new cars - very without the keys Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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northandy AWOL My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 14,631 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by bobnobski dont tell me they have arrested a premiership footballer for questioning!!! LOL... I wouldnt be surprised !!!... on a more serious note thats a worrying trend in Manchester... Last edited by northandy : Oct 10th, 2003 at 11:29 AM.

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Oct 9th, 2003, 07:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
caminicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 32 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini Just a quick warning; Teletext tonight, a 32 year old woman was dragged from her Mini Cooper in Manchester today by Car Jackers in a car park. This follows 2 Mini thefts in that area in the last month - through thieves breaking into houses to get thieves - TAKE CARE OF YOUR MINI thats awful - are minis easy to steel as cars go? what is their reputation - do you know?

Oct 9th, 2003, 11:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 10,666 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini They went for her as she returned to the car, she tried to get in but they dragged her out Minis are as secure as all new cars - very without the keys Put it this way, the MINI can't be driven away without the key. But, apparently to break into the car is very easy due to the door lock, but then again they can always just put a window through anyway. Conselation is that getting into the boot is apprently very difficult/impossible. Still not good as I work in Manchester

Oct 10th, 2003, 09:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
bobnobski MINI2 Irritant My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 1,021 Offline	dont tell me they have arrested a premiership footballer for questioning!!!

Oct 10th, 2003, 08:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
caminicks MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 32 Offline	is auto-locking when the doors lock as you drive off? appreciate you advice - I drive my mini with two small boys in so need to make sure i am extra safe! Quote: Originally Posted by monsta Get down to your dealers and have auto-locking setup, doesn't prevent keys being stolen but stops car jacking!!

Oct 10th, 2003, 09:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 07:10 PM Posts: 40,875 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by caminicks is auto-locking when the doors lock as you drive off? appreciate you advice - I drive my mini with two small boys in so need to make sure i am extra safe! Yes it is.

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