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Right...that's pretty clear then! Thanks
 

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I have read this thread with interest. I can certainly see the advantages of the Ghost system but its not cheap. I confess I was wondering whether to simply buy one of the old fashioned steering wheel locks which may not be perfect but they would probably act as a disincentive and they are certainly cheaper. Thoughts?
Ghost installed c£399....loss of car....???
Thief’s can get a steering lock off, they can’t find the Ghost
 

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My stepson has just booked his 640d convertible (yeah I know - it's not a Merc) in to get one fitted.
 

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........... I confess I was wondering whether to simply buy one of the old fashioned steering wheel locks which may not be perfect but they would probably act as a disincentive and they are certainly cheaper. Thoughts?

That's a safe bet, all these modern car thieves are high tech, that old steering lock would baffle them. They'd be trying for hours trying to electronically unlock it with their lap top :confused:
 

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Bottom line is if they want your car they will take it, such is life.
 

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You should put one on the current car as you are the finest procrastinator I have ever met ;)

I like to think of it as "considered"!

Can't change car at moment... Until I have a job (and know where it is), there's no point selling this one and buying another as I'd end up taking two hits if I head off to Canada!
 

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I like to think of it as "considered"!

Can't change car at moment... Until I have a job (and know where it is), there's no point selling this one and buying another as I'd end up taking two hits if I head off to Canada!
Sounds like a great excuse!!
 

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I’ll take that into consideration Alistair, very considerate of you to do so
I consider consideration to be one of the corner stones of a considered reply.
I'm glad you consider it considerate.
 

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That's a safe bet, all these modern car thieves are high tech, that old steering lock would baffle them. They'd be trying for hours trying to electronically unlock it with their lap top :confused:
I guess I am persuaded that a Ghost is a good idea. Any suggestions as to where I can get it fixed, South coast area?
 

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I guess I am persuaded that a Ghost is a good idea. Any suggestions as to where I can get it fixed, South coast area?
Comandonline are The People for this!
 

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I guess I am persuaded that a Ghost is a good idea. Any suggestions as to where I can get it fixed, South coast area?
Autowatch themselves are in Sevenoaks so ask them?
 

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I had Tracker plus already fitted on mine, activated it to keep insurers happy and all working good until yesterday, Stopped getting journey reports. Tracker said they can still see the unit and VHF all working fine, said the 02 GPS system gone into flood mode where it sleeps to conserve battery but has not woken up.

They apparently sent it a refresh to wake it up but no luck, they said if not will send an engineer to resolve, question is at whose expense?

If it is going to cost me may not bother as apparently if car is stolen they use VHF to track it and that is all still working so insurers should be ok...

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