What thefts devices can i use to prevent theft of my new car
Member
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 230
Likes: 0
2008 C300 Luxury 4matic
The dealership told me the thieves can cut the TeleAid line and you won't be able to locate the car. I guess that was part of their sell when they sold me Lo-Jack. The next day I cancelled it but I have yet to get a refund on it from MB.
Super Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 511
Likes: 0
From: Nuevo México
2005 C230K Sport Sedan, 6 speed manual
The biggest anti-theft device on your Mercedes is lack-of-demand by car thieves. There is not a particularly big market for stolen MB parts. And there is virtually no demand for a stolen Mercedes in México. Mercedes cars have a reputation for being expensive to maintain and repair (whether true or not), so this limits your market considerably.
Recent Mercedes have enough security devices that only thieves with a flat-bed tow truck can steal your car easily. This pretty much restricts it to professionals.
Teenagers, joy-riders, and amateurs will pick an easier car to steal. Hondas, Toyotas, pickup trucks, and Jeeps top the most stolen list around here. And New México is a border state with a high auto theft rate.
Still, if a professional thief has an order for a car like yours......
Recent Mercedes have enough security devices that only thieves with a flat-bed tow truck can steal your car easily. This pretty much restricts it to professionals.
Teenagers, joy-riders, and amateurs will pick an easier car to steal. Hondas, Toyotas, pickup trucks, and Jeeps top the most stolen list around here. And New México is a border state with a high auto theft rate.
Still, if a professional thief has an order for a car like yours......
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 808
Likes: 0
From: nyc
528i, GLK
Super Member
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 811
Likes: 2
From: Toronto, ON
2011 E350 4Matic Wagon, 2013 C350 4Matic Sedan
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 1
From: United States
2008 R350 & 2008 C300
Sad to say this, but after reading a post on the SL board I can say that theres nothing your can do if a thief wants you car. Guy on that thread had his SL65 stolen, has both sets of keys and said there was no glass on the ground. Called Tel Aid and the Police to no avail.
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/223269-my-sl65-stolen.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl55-amg-sl63-amg-sl65-amg-r230/223269-my-sl65-stolen.html
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 165
Likes: 1
From: KS
08 E-550 4-matic Sport; '15 RAM, '15 X3, '15 Charger SRT
Theft
After reading these posts it just occurred to me that if my car, trucks are parked in the driveway that a thief can open my garage door using the remote buttons (ones built into the MB and my 4-Runners) for the garage doors. These work even with the key removed. Can these buttons be temporarily disabled to prevent someone from entering the garage if the car is outside? This could argue for using the standard portable garage remotes as they can be taken into the house. Any thoughts on this?
Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 165
Likes: 1
From: KS
08 E-550 4-matic Sport; '15 RAM, '15 X3, '15 Charger SRT
Theft
I stand corrected. My E-550 will not open the garage door with the key out but my two 4-Runners will. Guess everyone should check their particular cars esp. when you leave them out. The most common cause of home thefts/invasion is through the garage area.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,828
Likes: 1
From: United States
2008 R350 & 2008 C300
On Mercedes the ignition must be on for them to work, or at least on all the ones I've owned. Just to add to this, when you go to trade your car in, be sure to erase the codes before you let the car leave your hands. Its as simple as holding the two outside buttons till the light flashes rapidly. Other wise the next person that buys your car will have a "key" to your house. They can run a car fax and get your name and address, or in some cases your name was put in the owners manual when you purchased the car. Then its just a matter of google maps or map quest or if you have a nav package, just pushing the home button for a direct map to your house.
Which also leads into when you go to sell your car, to remember to erase your phone book entries in the radio/nav system. Its in the menu screen on the radio, says something about reset to default, but be warned it will reset everything, sound settings, presets, and phone book entries.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,986
Likes: 6
From: SEATTLE WASHINGTON USA
'08 C300 Lux Barolo Red Beige Leather P2 MM 18" wheels '84 944
MB door opener
<<After reading these posts it just occurred to me that if my car, trucks are parked in the driveway that a thief can open my garage door using the remote buttons (ones built into the MB and my 4-Runners) for the garage doors. These work even with the key removed. >>
Not the MB buttons. Where did you get this idea?
Not the MB buttons. Where did you get this idea?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,677
Likes: 3
From: California
i535
The best anti theft device is a hammer. Get it and slightly damage your car making it look as off an accident. Thieves do not want such cars, so nobody will be interested in it. Another benefit that other drivers will be careful when drive around.
