Nelson_R32 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Having read of the high number of Key Thefts in the last year (especially R32) I have been pondering the idea of the Codable key cabinet. Similar to what Car Dealers use for there Dealer Stock. I have found some small cabinets which can hold all the families car keys as well as mine Around the £60.00 mark. Good idea? Would you say I've completely lost my mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewarta13wsb Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I wouldn't say you've lost your mind at all. We live in a lawless country now after 10+ years of soft touch sentencing. There is no deterrent. BUT... what if you're in the house, sleeping upstairs or whatever, the loonies might decide that you could just open it for them, with the correct persuasion? Not an easy answer to that one I don't think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 My personal opinion is that if someone is prepared to break into my house to steal my car keys I'd rather he found them on the table in the hallway and buggered off, than having to wake me up to 'persuade me' to open my keysafe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] My personal opinion is that if someone is prepared to break into my house to steal my car keys I'd rather he found them on the table in the hallway and buggered off, than having to wake me up to 'persuade me' to open my keysafe... [/ QUOTE ] What he said. Let the b4stards take the keys without harming you and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm with Bazza on this one. For the same reason I wouldn't take car keys up stairs to protect them. My family are more important than a lump of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby_simon Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I'm with Bazza too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hmmmm - prob best to beef up getting into your house Nelson, decent security doors that can not be forced easily and windows that take some effort to break. once inside as others say it is hard to fight off scum bags in numbers in your PJ's and caught unaware. Not worth the risk unless you have a shotgun!!! AND don't forget Tony Martin is still in jail IIRC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] AND don't forget Tony Martin is still in jail IIRC? [/ QUOTE ] he was released in 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] AND don't forget Tony Martin is still in jail IIRC? [/ QUOTE ] he was released in 2003 [/ QUOTE ] And IIRC he had issued threats to kill them if they came back and shot them in the back. To be honest Nelson, if they want it they will take it. It's their "job" but they will use any means possible to make the boss happy . Unfortunately in this day and age they more often than not get away with it. The car is insured and can be replaced, you can't. I wouldn't bother with a key safe to be honest, not worth the potential scenarios. I completely understand your thinking but don't think it's going to worth pursuing. Enjoy the motor mate Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a3malawimatt Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Get a dog! FOrget the key locker, crow bar will be in that in a jiffy if not they will come after you. not worth it mate. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Put a exploding keyring on the end...... like them old ones where u whistle and it beeps..... bang.. blows the robbers arm off. Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byron13 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] AND don't forget Tony Martin is still in jail IIRC? [/ QUOTE ] he was released in 2003 [/ QUOTE ] Ah my mistake - still valid though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 OK I'll give this one a miss then. I'll keep the spares in my Dads 'Cabinet' [ QUOTE ] Thief: Where's the Keys Sucka? [/ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Nelson: In my Gun Cabinet, you C***! [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Thief: Where's the Keys Sucka? [/ QUOTE ] Not that I expect Mr. T to come and take my R32 you understand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Thief: Where's the Keys Sucka? [/ QUOTE ] Not that I expect Mr. T to come and take my R32 you understand... [/ QUOTE ] Exactly what I thought! I was conjouring up a post about keeping your keys in the cupboard next to a multipack of Snickers to keep Mr T distracted while you clobbered him with something..but I'll stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacake Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Put a exploding keyring on the end...... like them old ones where u whistle and it beeps..... bang.. blows the robbers arm off. [/ QUOTE ] Great until you're driving along and "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" comes on the radio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
330dcoupe Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Having read of the high number of Key Thefts in the last year (especially R32) I have been pondering the idea of the Codable key cabinet. Similar to what Car Dealers use for there Dealer Stock. I have found some small cabinets which can hold all the families car keys as well as mine Around the £60.00 mark. Good idea? Would you say I've completely lost my mind? [/ QUOTE ] The problem here is: If someone were to break into your home, armed with a knife or gun - the last thing you would want to be doing is looking at either of those weapons, whilst trying to remember your key code! Considering that, you may also have family at home - so it's a bit of a dangerous game to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patently Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Great until you're driving along and "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" comes on the radio... [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 A tougher front door is the answer. Oh, and if you're really concerned, buy a Vectra Diesel, no-one's gonna break in for the keys then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean_H Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Put a exploding keyring on the end...... like them old ones where u whistle and it beeps..... bang.. blows the robbers arm off. [/ QUOTE ] Great until you're driving along and "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" comes on the radio... [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] A tougher front door is the answer. Oh, and if you're really concerned, buy a Vectra Diesel, no-one's gonna break in for the keys then.... [/ QUOTE ] A bit extreme surely. I'm with the others on this Neil. Our keys are out of sight but i'm sure would be quickly found by anybody after them. Spare keys are kept somewhere else and unlikely to be found easily Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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