Hapless crooks tried to steal a car from Renfrewshire beauty spot but were thwarted by its
immobiliser.
"Owners should ensure they have adequate security measures in place and consider fitting an after-market approved
immobiliser and a tracking device if possible.
It was learnt that
immobiliser installation had been requested by law- enforcement agencies, which will, in their opinion, make the job of shrewd auto thieves a bit difficult.
Fit mechanical
immobilisers, |such as a steering guard or a pedal box and use them every time you leave the vehicle Fit an aftermarket electrical |alarm, which draws attention to the vehicle being stolen and an electrical
immobiliser.
"Typically burglaries and car theft go hand in hand as it's near impossible to break into modern cars without the
immobiliser key.
It's loaded with goodies including air-con, alarm and
immobiliser, cruise control, ABS, traction control, Isofix child seat anchor points, electrically adjustable front seats, electric door mirrors, front fog lights, body coloured bumpers, full-size spare, steering wheel rake adjustment and roof rails.
Despite this modest price tag, no expense has been spared in kitting the Myvi out, with features like power steering, driver and passenger airbags,
immobiliser, air conditioning, tilt adjustable steering, remote central locking, front and rear electric windows and integrated four-speaker RDS radio/CD all included.
Acknowledged to be the UK's least expensive car to buy and run, the five-door Kelisa comes with twin front air bags, side impact protection, seat belt pretensioners, power steering and an engine
immobiliser.
Standard kit includes front, side and curtain airbags, radio/CD player, remote central locking and
immobiliser, electric front windows, electric and heated door mirrors, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, air con, and alloys
The car already boasts an equipment list including ABS brakes with EBD (electronic brake distribution), electrically-operated, heated door mirrors, climate control, leather steering wheel, alarm and an
immobiliser.