Stolen Cooper S Works, from Battersea London SW11

[amwt]

My R-reg Cooper S Works was stolen on Thursday 25-Mar-10 between 1900 and 2200 from Juer Street near the junction with Parkgate Road.

- Rover Mini Cooper S Works
- Dark metallic green body, white roof, white bonnet strips

Edited by amwt on Monday 26th April 18:52

[guru_1071]

just out of interest how was it stolen?

did it just vanish of the street with no broken glass etc etc?

i only ask as ive heard how these later cars are getting nicked so easy and its breathtakingly simple

[GingerWizard]

sorry to hear this but in response to the above post.... all you need is something flat like a screwdriver, its not even complicated if you know how to start a car....

[amwt]

It just vanished. Unfortunately, our "most surveilled country" title doesn't cover that street to we can marvelled at the skill of the lads.

> guru_1071 08:33
> just out of interest how was it stolen?
> did it just vanish of the street with no broken glass etc etc?

[DanGT]

If it was on street it is worth checking that it was not towed for a parking offence. You may think it was ok but parking wardens can do the strangest things. If it was driven away the police should be able to see at least the direction it went in, if they are willing to put the work in. I hope you find it good luke.

[guru_1071]

GingerWizard said:

sorry to hear this but in response to the above post.... all you need is something flat like a screwdriver, its not even complicated if you know how to start a car....

a flat screwdriver doesnt get past the ecu and the imobiliser though.

this is the problem with m.p.i's - there is a way to get past the alarm, imobiliser, keys etc etc, so no damage whatsoever is done to the car.

its happening more and more.

[guru_1071]

amwt said:

It just vanished. Unfortunately, our "most surveilled country" title doesn't cover that street to we can marvelled at the skill of the lads.

if its been taken in the way i suspect it only takes seconds to do it - as quick as you getting in and driving the car yourself.

did you see anyone hanging around the car two or three weeks ago?

[amwt]

I was just visiting. Never parked in the area before.

guru_1071 said:

did you see anyone hanging around the car two or three weeks ago?

[guru_1071]

amwt said:

I was just visiting. Never parked in the area before.

it must have been lifted then, or broken into and the lock smashed off. and towed away

the only other way 'out the blue' would have involved 15 min work with the bonnet up to get it going

i think, as a previous poster suggested, ring and see if its been 'legally' removed

[GingerWizard]

guru_1071 said:

GingerWizard said:

sorry to hear this but in response to the above post.... all you need is something flat like a screwdriver, its not even complicated if you know how to start a car....

a flat screwdriver doesnt get past the ecu and the imobiliser though.

this is the problem with m.p.i's - there is a way to get past the alarm, imobiliser, keys etc etc, so no damage whatsoever is done to the car.

its happening more and more.

D'oh! Yes i am sorry your quite correct. I had an immobiliser on mine but it was just a resistor in a key fob. Are these stolen to order for a oriental market then?

[guru_1071]

GingerWizard said:

D'oh! Yes i am sorry your quite correct. I had an immobiliser on mine but it was just a resistor in a key fob. Are these stolen to order for a oriental market then?

to be honest i think they just get broken for bits on ebay.

its rife at the moment - im hearing of lots of them vanishing into thin air, a real shame with rare cars like a s works

[amwt]

Rarer than rare... How many other JCW originated S Works with JN 5-speed with quickshift still around? Nevermind the 001 plate.

guru_1071 said:

GingerWizard said:

a real shame with rare cars like a s works

[amwt]

Preparing for the worst... Posted a "wanted" ad.