Car Jackings in Birmingham, UK

Taheemr · 10-25-2017, 02:06 PM

Hello all,

Some of you may be aware of the issues we are having in Bham re car jackings on a hourly. It seems to be an epidemic that the police cant get a grip of. Take a look at the footage below. How would you respond to this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-engl...ing-in-shirley

The norm seems to be for Audis and VWs at the moment.

Draper · 10-25-2017, 02:09 PM

Do you drive with your family in the car?

If so, buy a POS to use until the wave subsides, or move to a different area.

2000cs · 10-25-2017, 02:11 PM

Assuming I could not drive around (rather than through) that area or otherwise avoid it, I would keep nothing of value in my car that was not on me (in pockets, etc), fully insure it with a replacement cost policy if available, and have zero deductible.

Here in the States, I’d be armed (and loaded), too. That way I have a choice.

Taheemr · 10-25-2017, 02:14 PM

This is happening in all areas its a joke, question of not if rather when

antych · 10-25-2017, 06:36 PM

UK car crime is lowest in 20 years. It fell by 80% since 1993.

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2000cs Captain 3906 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: Potato Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (1)	Assuming I could not drive around (rather than through) that area or otherwise avoid it, I would keep nothing of value in my car that was not on me (in pockets, etc), fully insure it with a replacement cost policy if available, and have zero deductible. Here in the States, I’d be armed (and loaded), too. That way I have a choice.
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antych Lieutenant 245 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M4CP SO Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW M4 [10.00]	UK car crime is lowest in 20 years. It fell by 80% since 1993.
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