Stolen - Crystal Blue TDI
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2work
Well Known Member
Afternoon Alan,
Very saddening news to read Sir. It’s of course no consolation but I too have updated my signature to remove any links to certain projects.
I truly hope this quickly reappears after a short spin and not by identifying it in parts across eBay and similar.
Kind regards,
Tom
Very saddening news to read Sir. It’s of course no consolation but I too have updated my signature to remove any links to certain projects.
I truly hope this quickly reappears after a short spin and not by identifying it in parts across eBay and similar.
Kind regards,
Tom
PlasticMac
Member
My concern over such bits of kit is the service provider. If the company decides to stop support, or ceases trading, you have a dead tracker, and may struggle to get outstanding subscriptions back.Re. Tracker. I use the following for my 1.2.
Seems to work well and not too expensive.
Can hide it away, and if power cut will notify you as well as having c.24 hours residual power itself.
Real Time GPS Tracker - Just Add Power - FMT100 - VigiTech GPS Tracking
Compact real-time tracker. Install in seconds, simply connect directly to battery and attach with double sided pad provided to start trackingwww.vigitech.uk
I couldn't find a postal address on there website, which is not a good sign.
I'd like a similar bit of hardware, with a SIM that I control, and use Google Find My Device app, to locate the car.
Mac.
there is a company registration number if you look down at the bottom of the page. Companies House lists a registration address as well as two directors apparently resident at that address which is a domestic property in East Anglia, not one of those mailbox addresses with hundreds of companies registered there. It's a bit better than some online places, but obviously there is always a risk with smaller companies in these difficult times.
PlasticMac
Member
I'll do the same with one of these:
GPS Tracker 4G TK905, Real-time GPS Tracker, No need Subscription https://amzn.eu/d/cBxmnwe
Mac.
GPS Tracker 4G TK905, Real-time GPS Tracker, No need Subscription https://amzn.eu/d/cBxmnwe
Mac.
Richard_3L
Member
I've had one for coming on 1 year. Always seems to do the job. Http and/or app interfaces. You can set notifications like engine started, loss of battery, moving outside of set geo-region which you can define.
Gives current location, facing, direction of travel (and I think speed between readings, but not looked at that much)
Extremely easy to set up especially If joining onto the battery straight- which I have done. If you want to hide it I guess a little more work.
There is a subscription charge, so some other subs-free might be similar for even less. I think I paid about £30 for the unit and at the time 50% off for yr1 (only did 1 year).
jp.oog
Well-Known Member
Hi Alan. This is terrible news. Be sure to post images on AA2OG(uk) on facebook. In fact, all A2 facebook groups.
Many years ago I thought my A2 was stolen from its parking space but the Police had removed it after an RTA. Took them a while to contact me about the removal even though I too had reported it stolen.
James
robskiA2tdi
Member
sad news, no cctv in area you could ask for some clues when it was taken or by who? Hope you find it in one piece.
That is very bad news I have heard about high value cars stolen to order, but stealing an A2 seems very odd. Great cars but can't imagine why they would choose an A2. Hopefully opportune thieves and it reappears without much or any damage
PlasticMac
Member
As others have said, would everyone who has posted so far, look back at their posts, and use the Edit button to remove any information that might give Alan's insurers an excuse to refuse the claim please?
Mac.
Mac.
dj_efk
A2OC Donor
Good point well made. I just deleted my post…
So sorry for you Alan, this is terrible news. Not that its any consolation, but it could well be an opportunist pick-pocket. That fact that the thief seems to have had a key would suggest that to me.