Beware your RNS Sat Nav

guyrj · 05-07-2009, 08:49 AM

Popped into local dealer (Huntingdon) yesterday

Brand new TT-S windows smashed, seats covered in cuts, dash knackered.
Sat Nav missing.

Appararently the police said there's a spate of these being nicked at the moment - we're not talking TomToms, it the built in stuff RNS type, and not being done by pro's with tools but by idiots with hammers and screwdrivers.

Not sure how he knew, but apparently it turned up in Poland.

Hope the building trade picks up soon to give these B$ds something better to do.

Be warned!

Drewcam · 05-07-2009, 08:53 AM

Shocking

I just hate thieves

Cupramax · 05-07-2009, 09:56 AM

Sounds a bit strange to me, I cant see someone nicking an RNS-E spending time ripping the seats as well while they're at it. Sounds like theres a bit more to that one.

burble · 05-07-2009, 10:02 AM

Theft of the OEM units is unfortunately not all that rare. I know a chap who had the RNS-E stolen out of his S3 when it was parked at his house and the RNS 510 stolen out of his R32 when it was parked at Heathrow Airport.

Unluckily for him the RNS 510 is a bit more awkward to remove as you need to remove some trim from the centre console so the thieves just crow barred it off leaving the dash pretty much knackered.

Matt R · 05-07-2009, 10:07 AM

This is not new at all, We have had them taken from our forecourt, hence now all nav cars have to be kept inside overnight, it won't be long before dealers start to remove them and store them until a sale. This also is not unique to VAG either, the same night ours was done, Merc down the road had 3 Command units stolen also.

guyrj · 05-07-2009, 10:08 AM

seat damage was from bits of glass from broken window that B$ds had sat on putting nicks all over the leather.
I knw these have been nicked before but warning was really about police saying there had been a spate of thefts and excessive damage caused.

SINGH · 05-07-2009, 12:37 PM

I suppose this is a plus point of Audis MMI and BMWs I Drive, they aren't just one unit that can just be stolen.

PsYcHe · 11-07-2009, 04:20 PM

You'd think... But there was apparently a spate of MMI screens stolen from A8s due to them being in The Transporter (I think it was) and they swapped the screens with some mumbo about the GPS.

craigyb · 11-07-2009, 06:59 PM

Yeah that was funny in transporter 3 when the goons broke into the A8/S8 and stole the GPS by just nicking the pop up screen. But that's what immediately came to mind, lots of numpties are going to do the same thinking they have the "nav" unit. And the amount of damage they would do getting the MMI screen out is unbelievable.

hashluck · 13-07-2009, 07:03 AM

Friend of mine in Germany lost 3 units from his A6. All ended up in Poland as well. Fortunately no issues for him yet on MMI

05-07-2009, 08:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
guyrj Ford Ka Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 57	Beware your RNS Sat Nav Popped into local dealer (Huntingdon) yesterday Brand new TT-S windows smashed, seats covered in cuts, dash knackered. Sat Nav missing. Appararently the police said there's a spate of these being nicked at the moment - we're not talking TomToms, it the built in stuff RNS type, and not being done by pro's with tools but by idiots with hammers and screwdrivers. Not sure how he knew, but apparently it turned up in Poland. Hope the building trade picks up soon to give these B$ds something better to do. Be warned!

05-07-2009, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cupramax Nissan GTR Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Costa del Poole Posts: 3,981	Sounds a bit strange to me, I cant see someone nicking an RNS-E spending time ripping the seats as well while they're at it. Sounds like theres a bit more to that one. __________________ A5 Cab

05-07-2009, 10:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
burble ? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 1,949	Theft of the OEM units is unfortunately not all that rare. I know a chap who had the RNS-E stolen out of his S3 when it was parked at his house and the RNS 510 stolen out of his R32 when it was parked at Heathrow Airport. Unluckily for him the RNS 510 is a bit more awkward to remove as you need to remove some trim from the centre console so the thieves just crow barred it off leaving the dash pretty much knackered. __________________ MY08 3 door .:R32, DSG, Metallic Steel Grey, Leather, RNS 510 Sat Nav, OEM Bluetooth, MDI Interface, Milltek resonated cat back, EVOMS CAI, Haldex Gen II controller + switch, H&R ARB's (24mm Front, 26mm Rear), Schrick 268/264 camshafts, APS Custom Remap, LED interior lights, OSIR carbon fibre rear valance, front chin spoiler, interior stripes & steering wheel badge, TID Styling carbon fibre DSG paddle extensions, Smoked side indicator repeaters, 10mm wheel spacers.

05-07-2009, 12:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
SINGH BMW 130d Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Posts: 1,116	I suppose this is a plus point of Audis MMI and BMWs I Drive, they aren't just one unit that can just be stolen. __________________ 01 S8 - Audi Exclusive Paint, Bose, Blinds, Bi Xenons, RNS E, Enhanced Leather Pack I, Final edition 20s, US Rear Lenses, Tracker, 285/30/20 Michelin Pilots 54 320CD M Sport Individual,Xenons,Harmon Kardon,Estroil Blue,Auto lights/mirrors, Leccy wing mirrors, Beige leather/black headlining,Bluetooth, Auto Light/Wipers,Autodip,Tyre pressure monitoring

11-07-2009, 04:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
PsYcHe BMW 130d Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blantyre, UK Posts: 1,011	You'd think... But there was apparently a spate of MMI screens stolen from A8s due to them being in The Transporter (I think it was) and they swapped the screens with some mumbo about the GPS. __________________ The Driveway of joy... Hers - D2 '98 A8 4.2 Quattro Sport - Silver, retrofitted Xenons, replica 18's & a PhatNoise (now off to a caring new home) Mine - D3 '03 A8 4.2 Quattro SE - Silver with 19" 12-spokes. Sport seats & suspension, ACC

05-07-2009, 08:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Drewcam BMW 330d Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lane 3 Posts: 1,540	Shocking I just hate thieves

05-07-2009, 10:07 AM	#5 (permalink)
Matt R BMW 130d Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kent Posts: 1,236	This is not new at all, We have had them taken from our forecourt, hence now all nav cars have to be kept inside overnight, it won't be long before dealers start to remove them and store them until a sale. This also is not unique to VAG either, the same night ours was done, Merc down the road had 3 Command units stolen also.

05-07-2009, 10:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
guyrj Ford Ka Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 57	seat damage was from bits of glass from broken window that B$ds had sat on putting nicks all over the leather. I knw these have been nicked before but warning was really about police saying there had been a spate of thefts and excessive damage caused.

11-07-2009, 06:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
craigyb BMW M5 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,480	Yeah that was funny in transporter 3 when the goons broke into the A8/S8 and stole the GPS by just nicking the pop up screen. But that's what immediately came to mind, lots of numpties are going to do the same thinking they have the "nav" unit. And the amount of damage they would do getting the MMI screen out is unbelievable. __________________ 2007 Q7 Sline 3.0 Tdi with pan roof & MMI 3G For Bluetooth, MMI & RNS-E upgrades follow the link My Retrofit Website

13-07-2009, 07:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
hashluck Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 674	Friend of mine in Germany lost 3 units from his A6. All ended up in Poland as well. Fortunately no issues for him yet on MMI