I don't have my Maverick yet, but where I live, I only lock my current vehicle while I'm in town if I have something of value in it. Otherwise, it's unlocked and the windows are down while parked, if it's hot. I never lock it at home.
Thanks and Im looking forward to breaking in the car and get past the 600miles/1000km mark here! Very true what you mentioned as they will just put it on a flat bed and off they go! Im just stocking up any preventative measure like having a steering wheel lock to deter the thieves. Every little thing might help a bit for them to skip your car and go onto the next one. Unfortunately, I can only park my Mav on the driveway so its exposed. I was watching a few clips on stolen cars in Toronto and surrounding areas and they were stating shipping to Africa (Nigera, etc) and they also mentioned Dubai! So I was a little bit surprised with that as well.Hey Ric
Congrats on your new Mav. I wish you many miles of trouble free enjoyment driving it
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if a thief wants your car it’s gone.
There are two types of car thieves. The first is a joy rider. Someone who gets their kicks out of stealing cars and driving them. For fun or to commit other crimes. If they have any skill at all they will bypass what you have bought and cause a considerable amount of damage doing it. The second kind of thief is a professional. I doubt they want to steal a Mav for the trouble of sending it to Dubai. Not sure there is a whole lot of demand for gas efficient vehicles over there. More likely it will be a professional chopper who will steal it take it apart and sell the parts which are in high demand right now in the US and Canada. My guess is parted out a Mav is worth 2 to 3 times its book value. Pro’s just need to open your door get It into neutral and put it on a flat bed. They are not bothering to “hotwire” it.
I was considering something like this for when my truck comes in.
Nothing other than locking it and turning on the alarm. All the security items you can put on or in the vehicle won't hold up in the face of a determined thief. Windows can be broken, steering wheel locks can be cut, drilled or picked. Tow trucks and trailers can be used to move them without even entering the vehicle. If someone wants your vehicle they will take it, simple as that. No point in causing more damage in the process than necessary, in the event that it is recoverable.
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Seems like the crowd for Mavericks is generally older and more sensible anyway, so I'm not too worried. As much as it's "in demand" I don't think it's on the to steal list because it's not high price or flashy as others. So your odds probably the same as your previous car, your just feeling protective because it matters a lot to YOU right now and you're emotionally invested. Just like me spending way too much time on a forum for a truck I don't ever have yetVery true! Hopefully, none of us gets robbed!! Being a Maverick owner we just gotta be more alert, be aware with our surroundings and use common sense wherever we go as well.
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Is it easy for a thief to just open the door and put a Maverick into neutral?Hey Ric
Congrats on your new Mav. I wish you many miles of trouble free enjoyment driving it
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but if a thief wants your car it’s gone.
There are two types of car thieves. The first is a joy rider. Someone who gets their kicks out of stealing cars and driving them. For fun or to commit other crimes. If they have any skill at all they will bypass what you have bought and cause a considerable amount of damage doing it. The second kind of thief is a professional. I doubt they want to steal a Mav for the trouble of sending it to Dubai. Not sure there is a whole lot of demand for gas efficient vehicles over there
The exact reasons why I decided to join a forum because sometimes my emotions tend to cloud over my rational thinking!! Its great to have a support group here and people who are quite knowledgable about cars.Seems like the crowd for Mavericks is generally older and more sensible anyway, so I'm not too worried. As much as it's "in demand" I don't think it's on the to steal list because it's not high price or flashy as others. So your odds probably the same as your previous car, your just feeling protective because it matters a lot to YOU right now and you're emotionally invested. Just like me spending way too much time on a forum for a truck I don't ever have yet
The last part you mentioned. Always be safe, aware of your surroundings, and use common sense. If you have any to spare please give to those in need, too many are severely lacking
Do you think it is hard? Probably would take the same amount of time as it takes you to unlock it with your key and start it? The real question is do they even need to? A couple of car rollers and a flat bed and it’s gone in 60 seconds.
People like to latch onto the term because it sounds cool. "Kill switch". What it really means is interrupting (cutting) a specific wire or set of wires. Traditionally, this was the starter wire at the ignition switch or the signal to the fuel pump. My old boss had a neat switch hidden away under the front of the overhead console, so that a small, laminated card (a Jesus picture) inserted under the lip would activate it, thus allowing the car to start.
