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[DClarke1954]

I just got my Mini Classic (1975/6) and I can feel all the door-handles and locks just want to be attacked with a hefty screwdriver and the car stolen off my driveway.

What security options are there that work well for these vehicles and you would recommend as affordable and worthwhile?

 

Many thanks in advance.

 

Dan.

[JXC Mini GT]

I have a Disclok, Fuel isolation switch, tracker, and immobiliser fitted to my Mini.

[Chris1275gt]

If someone wants to get in it they will, very easily so I have a good lock on the steering wheel and have 2 switches easily accessible from the divers seat but you have to look very hard for them, they turn off the power going to the coil.

[KTS]

the best option is to put it in the garage.  if you must leave it on the drive,  box it in using another car so it can't simply be rolled/towed away

[mab01uk]

If you park the Mini on your drive overnight and not in a secure garage I would suggest adding some extra security as classic Minis are very easy to steal compared to most modern cars. (see the TMF 'Stolen Mini Alerts' thread)

As a minimum I would advise fitting a good visible mechanical steering wheel lock as linked below when parked up.

 

Best steering wheel locks 2021/2022:-

https://www.autoexpr...-locks-20212022

 

[Shooter63]

Just take the universal peg with you, best immobiliser ever.

Shooter

[mab01uk]

"The Quick Release Steering Wheel Boss isn't just about style; it's about security too. Match it with the Swivel Lock Cover, and you've got a dynamic duo that takes safeguarding your classic Mini to a whole new level. Your Mini won't just be a sight to behold; it'll also be a fortress, deterring potential thieves with its unbeatable protection."

https://www.minispor...ing-wheel-boss/

 

Swivel Lock Cover:-

https://www.minispor...i-security.html

 

 

 

Edited by mab01uk, 09 December 2024 - 11:11 PM.

[sledgehammer]

Chain a wheel / wheels to a ground anchor - Make it visible to all

 

chain seat to steering wheel , covering it - again chain showing

Get a big dog

 

anyone wanting a mini enough will Hiab it away so box it in tight or hide it away

look for trackers fitted on it by others

there used to be a device called a wasp that bolted to the steering wheel

It screams when moved - can't find one now
 

If no-one see's where it is parked , then it is less likely to be nicked

[DClarke1954]

Thanks everyone.  Now I'm even more concerned.  HIAB lift etc.  Ye Gods!

OK I will splash some cash on bits for it, but for now I will park another car tight in front of it.

Steering wheel cover/lock and some noisy stuff.

 

Dan.

[Rubbershorts]

Years ago, when I had a Mini as a daily driver, I used to swap the HT leads round when I parked up anywhere suspect. They'll think they're succeeding when it's turning over

 

Or, you could do what I did recently (documented on here), and accidently put the dizzy drive shaft thing back in 180 degrees out. Took me a week to get that bugger started again 

[Ethel]

If they don't know it's there, they can't want to nick it.

 

Had a couple of garage break ins many years ago, they defo knew what they were after. Some neighbours were likely suspects, but nowadays anyone can see what was on your drive when the Google Earth camera went by.

 

Stay woke  

[68+86auto]

Years ago, when I had a Mini as a daily driver, I used to swap the HT leads round when I parked up anywhere suspect. They'll think they're succeeding when it's turning over

 

Or, you could do what I did recently (documented on here), and accidently put the dizzy drive shaft thing back in 180 degrees out. Took me a week to get that bugger started again 

 

It won't run if what looks like a coil lead isn't a coil lead but is vacuum hose.

[sledgehammer]

Another one -

Hidden starter button , under seat on cross member , or somewhere hidden .

 

Original starter feed to air horn inside the car .

fill starter horn with talc - for smoke effects , a flavour of your choice .

 

[coopertaz]

visible deterrant like disc lock then non visible switches for coil or fuel pump feed. fit a tracker if someone is going to use a Hiab to lift it! can get old smartphone with pay as you go sim card and hide in the car or go full contract

[mini-mad-mark]

Chain a wheel / wheels to a ground anchor - Make it visible to all

 

chain seat to steering wheel , covering it - again chain showing

Get a big dog

 

anyone wanting a mini enough will Hiab it away so box it in tight or hide it away

look for trackers fitted on it by others

there used to be a device called a wasp that bolted to the steering wheel

It screams when moved - can't find one now
 

If no-one see's where it is parked , then it is less likely to be nicked

 

Probably chain the front subframe to a ground anchor, a wheel could be removed, but even then they will bring a battery disc cutter and in 15 secs the chain is gone (see bikes stolen on youTube) and they will be delayed only 15 seconds however they planned to steal it.

 

Tracker a good idea but I've seen programmes where they aren't foolproof - a mini is small and not many places to easily hide one (weld it in the sill but a bugger to change the battery)

 

It depends how long you've got each time you want to use the car, as a scatter gun approach would add the maximum delay time (may not stop it altogether) kill switch, fuel cut-off tap, remove dizzy cap/switch leads/remove rotor arm, wheel clamp, steering wheel lock, audible alarm, screecher in the car,  immobiliser, tracker, remove one wheel and lock it in the boot, chain it to the ground, 240v wired to the door handles (okay maybe not the last one!) and none of these prevent the car being lifted. 

 

Locked in a garage has got to help but garages can be out of sight so not always I guess.

 

 

Car with a choke is going to confuse many younger tea-leafs....

 

 

Get good insurance with agreed value and don't get too emotionally attached is my best advice.

 

All these things will deter the casual thief/joy-rider but ......if someone wants it enough they will take it (or try quite hard)