MK3 Cupra 300 Stearing lock & Security features

[RYANBRZ]

Hi all,

Have just purchased a Cupra 300 and I will be picking it up this week. The model I Have bought has keyless start and entry. The guy in the dealership has told me that this car doesn't need a stearing lock because it cant be stolen with one of them send and receive boxes that thief's use to steal focus ST, ECT. He said that the car can not be stolen this way as the key only has a 1 way receiver. Is this totally true as I am very security conscious and dont want to take any risks?

Also is it worth getting GPS tracker for the car and if so where would you place it so that it can not easily be found. would it also be worth getting 2 trackers on the car so if one is found it's highly unlikely they will look for another one?

Is there anymore security features worth putting on the car?

Thanks guys.

Ryan.

 

[paddy6789]

I'm not entirely sure that's true - I'm sure I've heard of a few Cupra's being stolen with key cloning, but I could be wrong... @Damo H - do you know?

I'd explore the Autowatch Ghost - I've got it on mine and it certainly adds peace of mind. Our forum sponsor (Progressive Parts) have an offer on it at the moment actually - For each purchase and install, you'll get a £40 voucher to spend with them

I have a tracker but will be upgrading it to a paid subscription one, again for peace of mind and for the reduced insurance cost!

You could also look at a key pouch that stops key cloning.

 

[jamesc]

I'm not entirely sure that's true - I'm sure I've heard of a few Cupra's being stolen with key cloning, but I could be wrong... @Damo H - do you know?

I'd explore the Autowatch Ghost - I've got it on mine and it certainly adds peace of mind. Our forum sponsor (Progressive Parts) have an offer on it at the moment actually - For each purchase and install, you'll get a £40 voucher to spend with them

I have a tracker but will be upgrading it to a paid subscription one, again for peace of mind and for the reduced insurance cost!

You could also look at a key pouch that stops key cloning.

How do you find the ghost? It's tedious at best on my Focus ST (that the cupra is replacing)

 

[paddy6789]

How do you find the ghost? It's tedious at best on my Focus ST (that the cupra is replacing)

I'm used to it now - when I first got it, I was always forgetting I had it. And it certainly hampers a quick start if you're running late. But it's just part of the routine now

 

[JonnyG]

I would never trust what a salesman tells you about anything ! DYOR for sure.

 

[DAN@ADRIAN FLUX]

Hi.
If it's of any help we recommend these for car security. Thy might be able to offer you some advice.
http://gapsecuritydirect.co.uk/
Regards,
Dan.

 

[RYANBRZ]

I was also wondering if to only put a stearing lock on at night time or if to put the lock on every time I park the car, even in the day. For example whilst shopping at tesco.

 

[motty225]

I was also wondering if to only put a stearing lock on at night time or if to put the lock on every time I park the car, even in the day. For example whilst shopping at tesco.

Wouldn't bother, they would just hold you up for the keys when you came out the shop and back to the car if they want it

 

[Blaptastic]

Wouldn't bother, they would just hold you up for the keys when you came out the shop and back to the car if they want it

They're that cheeky nowadays they'd just drag it onto a low loader and be away with it whilst you pootled round Tesco!