New Years Eve Burglary

Jezzer 1 · 6th January 2017, 11:14

New Years Eve was an active day for the local low life.

My house was broken into at midday, and an hour later the culprits were enjoying a tasty KFC lunch in Coventry bought with my contactless credit card. They then went on to try buying new clothes, drinks and the weekly grocery shop. I can only hope they choked.

The point of the rant is that the only other things they took were car keys. Including both key fobs for my 75 Tourer, meaning I cannot get into it. Insurers will replace the keys, but don't seem to know where to get it done.

Could one of our Keymeisters suggest what needs to be done? I am guessing the locks themselves will need to be changed, with new fobs/transponders and maybe a replacement ECU, but I am not sure.

It would be nice if the locks themselves didn't need changing, leaving only the electronics to be done, but I'm not hopeful.

All (polite) suggestions welcome, and any help is appreciated.

CLINTE · 6th January 2017, 11:23

I would have a word with Phil T4.

When I needed keys I went to BigRuss who fixed me up but he is in Yorkshire ( exit 25 off the M62)

CLINTE

BoroRover · 6th January 2017, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Jezzer 1

New Years Eve was an active day for the local low life.

My house was broken into at midday, and an hour later the culprits were enjoying a tasty KFC lunch in Coventry bought with my contactless credit card. They then went on to try buying new clothes, drinks and the weekly grocery shop. I can only hope they choked.

The point of the rant is that the only other things they took were car keys. Including both key fobs for my 75 Tourer, meaning I cannot get into it. Insurers will replace the keys, but don't seem to know where to get it done.

Could one of our Keymeisters suggest what needs to be done? I am guessing the locks themselves will need to be changed, with new fobs/transponders and maybe a replacement ECU, but I am not sure.

It would be nice if the locks themselves didn't need changing, leaving only the electronics to be done, but I'm not hopeful.

All (polite) suggestions welcome, and any help is appreciated.

Sorry to hear that news. Those responsible have no idea what hassle they cause, and I don't suppose they care either. May they choke on their ill gotten food. 😡😡

coolguy · 6th January 2017, 12:48

Be careful that they don't return for the car.

drjonts · 6th January 2017, 12:56

Sorry to hear this.

Thinking along coolguy's lines...they have the keys...is there anything in the car of value that you need rescuing/securing just in case? Isn't there a well-guarded secret way to get in? Moderators?

Also, is it worth jacking the car up, whipping wheels off and leaving it on axle stands so it can't be driven off...or buying a wheel clamp to chuck on it? Just to be sure?

Jonty

coab · 6th January 2017, 14:01

If you need any help Im only down the road matey. No expert on locks but you never know I might be of assistance if you need anything.

Im sure the CCTV in KFC should give the police a few pointers and Sainsburys.

Jezzer 1 · 6th January 2017, 14:21

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Originally Posted by coab

If you need any help Im only down the road matey. No expert on locks but you never know I might be of assistance if you need anything.

Im sure the CCTV in KFC should give the police a few pointers and Sainsburys.

That's very kind and thanks for the suggestions. First problem is for me to get into the car as I don't have even a key blade. The locking wheel nut is inside the car so I can't take a wheel off at present. It's blocked in on the drive at the moment, but entry is the first priority.

I've asked the Marinabrian guru via pm for suggestions and I'm sure he'll be back, but I don't want the insurers to take the car somewhere where, shall we say a less than expert job might be done!

coab · 6th January 2017, 14:28

Worst case scenario contact your BMW dealer down the road and order new keys etc from Germany. Takes 2 weeks so Im told.
Your insurance company should be on the ball hopefully Jezzer.

Saga Lout · 6th January 2017, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Jezzer 1

That's very kind and thanks for the suggestions. First problem is for me to get into the car as I don't have even a key blade. The locking wheel nut is inside the car so I can't take a wheel off at present. It's blocked in on the drive at the moment, but entry is the first priority.

I've asked the Marinabrian guru via pm for suggestions and I'm sure he'll be back, but I don't want the insurers to take the car somewhere where, shall we say a less than expert job might be done!

Do the bonnet opening trick that is known to get you under there, then unclip the ECU if you can or get another member to do it.

Phil-T4 · 6th January 2017, 16:08

I have lock sets with keys in stock and can pick your drivers door to gain access without damage, the stolen fobs and transponders will be disabled and new ones programmed for you.

Please PM me if you require my assistance.

6th January 2017, 11:14	#1
Jezzer 1 I really should get out more....... 75 V8 Connoisseur SE Saloon: 75 V8 Contemporary SE Saloon and others!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Warwick Posts: 2,320 Thanks: 1 Thanked 180 Times in 77 Posts	New Years Eve Burglary New Years Eve was an active day for the local low life. My house was broken into at midday, and an hour later the culprits were enjoying a tasty KFC lunch in Coventry bought with my contactless credit card. They then went on to try buying new clothes, drinks and the weekly grocery shop. I can only hope they choked. The point of the rant is that the only other things they took were car keys. Including both key fobs for my 75 Tourer, meaning I cannot get into it. Insurers will replace the keys, but don't seem to know where to get it done. Could one of our Keymeisters suggest what needs to be done? I am guessing the locks themselves will need to be changed, with new fobs/transponders and maybe a replacement ECU, but I am not sure. It would be nice if the locks themselves didn't need changing, leaving only the electronics to be done, but I'm not hopeful. All (polite) suggestions welcome, and any help is appreciated. __________________ *Best regards,* *Jeremy.*

6th January 2017, 11:23	#2
CLINTE Loves to post Rover & MG less Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: ELLESMERE PORT Posts: 320 Thanks: 44 Thanked 97 Times in 90 Posts	I would have a word with Phil T4. When I needed keys I went to BigRuss who fixed me up but he is in Yorkshire ( exit 25 off the M62) CLINTE

6th January 2017, 12:48	#4
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Be careful that they don't return for the car.

6th January 2017, 12:56	#5
drjonts Loves to post MG ZT-T 160 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 288 Thanks: 179 Thanked 70 Times in 53 Posts	Sorry to hear this. Thinking along coolguy's lines...they have the keys...is there anything in the car of value that you need rescuing/securing just in case? Isn't there a well-guarded secret way to get in? Moderators? Also, is it worth jacking the car up, whipping wheels off and leaving it on axle stands so it can't be driven off...or buying a wheel clamp to chuck on it? Just to be sure? Jonty

6th January 2017, 14:01	#6
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	If you need any help Im only down the road matey. No expert on locks but you never know I might be of assistance if you need anything. Im sure the CCTV in KFC should give the police a few pointers and Sainsburys.

6th January 2017, 14:28	#8
coab This is my second home 2007 57 GOLF GTi EDITION 30 DSG Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Newport Shropshire and Coventry. Posts: 5,137 Thanks: 2,424 Thanked 1,452 Times in 852 Posts	Worst case scenario contact your BMW dealer down the road and order new keys etc from Germany. Takes 2 weeks so Im told. Your insurance company should be on the ball hopefully Jezzer.

6th January 2017, 16:08	#10
Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	I have lock sets with keys in stock and can pick your drivers door to gain access without damage, the stolen fobs and transponders will be disabled and new ones programmed for you. Please PM me if you require my assistance.