Leaving your car running on a frosty morning...

Glb8686 · Dec 13, 2012

I leave my motor running while it defrosts most mornings, but as there are so many scum bags out there wanting to nick everyone's pride and joy i am trying to think of some way of securing it while its unattended.

Remote wont lock the doors while its running, tried that. Ideas?

martin1512 · Dec 13, 2012

Glb8686 said:
I leave my motor running while it defrosts most mornings, but as there are so many scum bags out there wanting to nick everyone's pride and joy i am trying to think of some way of securing it while its unattended.

Remote wont lock the doors while its running, tried that. Ideas?

Disclock, clutch claw, wheel clamp or a fooking big dog

Cooper267 · Dec 13, 2012

A spare key?

Glb8686 · Dec 13, 2012

Guvnor said:
A spare key?

Never thoght of that :lol:

PaulMc · Dec 13, 2012

Buy a Dicovery II

Then you have the option of, what they call, "Bathrobe Locking" -

Bathrobe Locking

Bathrobe locking allows the engine to be started and then the vehicle locked with a spare key.
This allows the vehicle interior to reach the desired temperature without the driver needing to be
present. This option can be set by TestBook within the customer configuration options inside BCU.
It should be noted that the vehicle security system is not set during this procedure, only the CDL
is activated.

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Glb8686 · Dec 13, 2012

paulmc said:
buy a dicovery ii

then you don't have to worry about it being stolen as it's nearly as gay as a gaylander

.

:d

PaulMc · Dec 13, 2012

Glb8686 said:
PaulMc said:

Buy a Dicovery II

then you don't have to worry about it being stolen as it's nearly as gay as a gaylander

.

Click to expand...

:d

Correction:

As gay as a Discovery 1, but a bit more refined

.

discool · Dec 13, 2012

What ever it's called don't do it you may get a fine.

"You MUST NOT leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running or leave a vehicle engine running unnecessarily while that vehicle is stationary on a public road. Generally, if the vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine to reduce emissions and noise pollution. However it is permissible to leave the engine running if the vehicle is stationary in traffic or for diagnosing faults.
Law CUR regs 98 & 107"

Glb8686 · Dec 13, 2012

PaulMc said:
Correction:

As gay as a Discovery 1, but a bit more refined

.

timtheenchanteruk · Dec 13, 2012

not to mention, if it does get nicked, you probably wont be covered by insurance

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Dec 13, 2012

Why not get one of these: KENLOWE CAR HOTSTART | eBay

Put it on a timer for 30mins before you need the car

Glb8686 · Dec 13, 2012

Because i leave it running for the heated windscreen to do its business, not to warm the engine.

Obviously i know it wont be insured

The Ferkin BoB · Dec 13, 2012

Glb8686 said:
Because i leave it running for the heated windscreen to do its business, not to warm the engine.

Obviously i know it wont be insured

put it in a garage.....:fighting2::flame:

jamesmartin · Dec 13, 2012

DEFENDER90-DAZ said:
Why not get one of these: KENLOWE CAR HOTSTART | eBay

Put it on a timer for 30mins before you need the car

preheating the engine is definately the best thing you could do not only for cab heat but engine itself ,i ought to really get one myself

Glb8686 · Dec 13, 2012

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Dec 13, 2012

Yep wouldn't mind one myself but they aren't cheap - even secondhand.
Great idea though!!

Buell S1 · Dec 13, 2012

As already said Disklok and put the key on your house keys ...... obviously not on your car keys

The Ferkin BoB · Dec 13, 2012

DEFENDER90-DAZ said:
Yep wouldn't mind one myself but they aren't cheap - even secondhand.
Great idea though!!

thanks,most small buildings make a garage

DEFENDER90-DAZ · Dec 13, 2012

The Ferkin BoB said:
thanks,most small buildings make a garage

Nice 1

gjudge · Dec 13, 2012

move?

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