synch - 11-5-2004 at 09:15 AM
tim40 wrote:
I am still not clear if the majority in in the know are of the opinion that the theft problem is growing, static, or in decline? At times listening
and reading posts from others I feel that I have won a verson of the Baja lottery. I have never had even a minor problem and in retrospect, I have
certainly allowed for opportunities.
I returned from a trip to Loreto earlier this week and flew by plane. While there, I noticed one parked car using "the club" steering wheel locking
device. I thought the town was very safe and this might have been overkill, but after seeing Tim40's post I thought I would ask others on this board.
On my next trip I'll be driving down with expensive camera and SCUBA gear staying in both hotels and camping.
What steps do others take to ensure security of car loaded items?
Thank you.
Always use a locking device
Keri - 11-5-2004 at 10:24 AM
and if you have an alarm use it also. NEVER leave anything in you car in plain site. In Mexico your car and anything it is fair game. Take it from one
who knows. I've had two cars stolen in 8 years here in Baja. This time I'm putting a kill switch on also. k
The Sculpin - 11-5-2004 at 10:46 AM
The best deterent to car theft is to leave the windows down about halfway so that the dog you left in the car has adequate ventalation and can grab a
piece of skin!
I have even left the keys in the ignition, and the doors unlocked and never had a problem. It works well at checkpoints too.
Of coures, it may help to have a truck that no one wants to steal too.......
Sculpin hit that nail
jrbaja - 11-5-2004 at 11:57 AM
right on the head! dogs and crappy vehicles are my specialty. Plus, it cut's down on collisions when they see you are ready for them and the cars
beat up anyway.
Best advice, stay away from touristy areas.
If you must go to those, find a Mexican family to park by, they are everywhere.
And like everywhere, don't leave things in sight for the thieves to see.
Has anyone heard...
Hook - 11-5-2004 at 02:05 PM
... of a case where a car was stolen even when a Club was attached?
They sure seem like the best alternative in terms of price and ease of operation.
the club
jim janet - 11-5-2004 at 07:12 PM
Ah come on,what do you do when you leave San Diego.
a snide meat ball drops the dogs in about 10 seconds
Bruce R Leech - 11-5-2004 at 07:26 PM
They are stealing cars with tow trucks here and in other places nothing works for that . Also a snide meat ball drops the dogs in about 10 seconds
Bruce R Leech Mulege Baja
Baja Bernie - 11-5-2004 at 07:55 PM
My vehicle is equipted with a 'kill' switch, an alarm, a club---and insurance to cover its loss---It HELPS if you don't drive a Lincoln Navigator or
some other vehicle that the folks in Mexico--or Latin America want.
They cuss us but they sure make money by 'misapproiating' our property.
Yea I am bummed that Baja is changing--too damn many people from Mexico City and the mainland without the same ethics of the real Baja People. Hang
onto your hats. Cause you ain't seen nothing yet.