So they tried to steal my A6 last night...
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So they tried to steal my A6 last night...
Last night someone tried to steal my car. Driver's side door lock is broken, ignition is popped.
Called the cops to get the police report. They will send another team to collect the finger prints.
Repair cost between $500-$1000 + tow truck + 3-5 days w/o the car.
It really sucks to see that someone tried to steal my car.
Is there an alarm system that can be integrated with whatever my car has? I don't want to carry around 2 remotes.
I know that alarm won't help much but at least my car will honk or do something when someone is trying to steal it (sometimes).
Other than ignition there is no damage to the car, nothing taken from the car.
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<img src="http://lh5.google.com/lukasz4k/RP7SThVkABI/AAAAAAAAAPU/dv7hs44DQBU/P1020826.JPG">
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Called the cops to get the police report. They will send another team to collect the finger prints.
Repair cost between $500-$1000 + tow truck + 3-5 days w/o the car.
It really sucks to see that someone tried to steal my car.
Is there an alarm system that can be integrated with whatever my car has? I don't want to carry around 2 remotes.
I know that alarm won't help much but at least my car will honk or do something when someone is trying to steal it (sometimes).
Other than ignition there is no damage to the car, nothing taken from the car.
<img src="http://lh6.google.com/lukasz4k/RP7SM_ccABI/AAAAAAAAAPE/xLQ7iWY_dGw/P1020830.JPG">
<img src="http://lh3.google.com/lukasz4k/RP7SPjECABI/AAAAAAAAAPM/FXXfr5FojW8/P1020838.JPG">
<img src="http://lh5.google.com/lukasz4k/RP7SThVkABI/AAAAAAAAAPU/dv7hs44DQBU/P1020826.JPG">
<img src="http://lh5.google.com/lukasz4k/RP7SVyQXABI/AAAAAAAAAPc/yVUKc6w3MdU/P1020827.JPG">
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good lock system but redundant for an Audi...
Our system is coded for the key, so punching the lock will not start the car. The RAVELCO is essetially the same as our coded key system.
In this case they still would have punched the door and the columm. (BTDT)
Chances are the little alarm in the Audi did go off nut as usual it was ignored and then shut off. What you need is a much Louder Alarm.
FYI: My repair turned out to be over $2K (Geico paid non chargable) Not only did the door have to be redone and the lock cylinder, but the internals of the column had to be replaced as they did not damage just the cylinder, but the electronics in the system got fried when they shorted out the lock by punching it.
Then ad to it new keys, recoding, etc.
I actually had Anchor Audi do this one. They did all the 'Audi' work and subed out the body work.
In this case they still would have punched the door and the columm. (BTDT)
Chances are the little alarm in the Audi did go off nut as usual it was ignored and then shut off. What you need is a much Louder Alarm.
FYI: My repair turned out to be over $2K (Geico paid non chargable) Not only did the door have to be redone and the lock cylinder, but the internals of the column had to be replaced as they did not damage just the cylinder, but the electronics in the system got fried when they shorted out the lock by punching it.
Then ad to it new keys, recoding, etc.
I actually had Anchor Audi do this one. They did all the 'Audi' work and subed out the body work.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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install a kill switch........
...either using an existing button like the rear defroster or add a small toggle in a descrete location. my wife's father is an ex- NYC cop and he's been doing this for years to all the cars in her family. its a pretty cool solution.
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