Newbie - security

[Bash Alphard]

Hi, I have recently joined the Owners Forum and whilst I await the delivery and build of my 2011 Vellfire V6, I thought I’d prepare myself and seek some advice from more established owners.

I have had the benefit of both seeing a completed vehicle and taking a test drive, but it is only since reading some of the many articles on the forum that I have discovered my total lack of knowledge and so I would be grateful if you can illuminate me on my first request being the security features that may be on the vehicle and what I need to consider.

The list is not extensive and any additions or omissions will be gratefully received:

1. Are they fitted with alarms?

2. Do they come with locking wheel nuts?

3. Is a steering wheel lock advisable and if so what do you recommend?

4. Is a wheel clamp recommended and if so makes etc?

5. Does the forum recommend a tracker and any suggestions please?

My apologies for the length of my initial foray onto the Forum, but I know you can appreciate that given the investment involved in these vehicle and in an attempt to protect and mitigate the likely insurance costs etc, I am very keen to ensure that my vehicle is protected as best as possible and deter any attempt on it.

I look forward with interest to any recommendations.

Regards,

Bash Alphard 

[Rojie]

14 hours ago, Bash Alphard said:

Hi, I have recently joined the Owners Forum and whilst I await the delivery and build of my 2011 Vellfire V6, I thought I’d prepare myself and seek some advice from more established owners.

I have had the benefit of both seeing a completed vehicle and taking a test drive, but it is only since reading some of the many articles on the forum that I have discovered my total lack of knowledge and so I would be grateful if you can illuminate me on my first request being the security features that may be on the vehicle and what I need to consider.

The list is not extensive and any additions or omissions will be gratefully received:

1. Are they fitted with alarms?

2. Do they come with locking wheel nuts?

3. Is a steering wheel lock advisable and if so what do you recommend?

4. Is a wheel clamp recommended and if so makes etc?

5. Does the forum recommend a tracker and any suggestions please?

My apologies for the length of my initial foray onto the Forum, but I know you can appreciate that given the investment involved in these vehicle and in an attempt to protect and mitigate the likely insurance costs etc, I am very keen to ensure that my vehicle is protected as best as possible and deter any attempt on it.

I look forward with interest to any recommendations.

Regards,

Bash Alphard 

 

Hello Declan,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

I have an earlier model so cannot answer most of your questions with any accuracy.

 

I bought Maguard (?) locking wheel nuts for my van; you must check for the correct wheel fitment, conical or flat washers.

[Bash Alphard]

Rojie 

Thanks for the welcome and the advice.

As a Newbie I sure I’ll be active on the forums in the months to come as I settle in with the Vellfire.

[Chris.ac]

It has electronic steering lock along with the immobilizer as standard. 

 

Factory alarm was an option, you'd have a separate fob and a small pyramid like sensor on the dash. 

 

You can buy a tracker for around £20, and fit a cheap pay monthly SIM like lyra mobile,, so£60 a year to run it.

 

 

[Chris.ac]

Look at trackers by micodus, if like me you want to manage it yourself and don't want to pay a subscription on top of a SIM.

[Bash Alphard]

Chris.ac

Thanks for you input and ad I said previously, I will be filling my time up to delivery following through on the recommendations and no doubt revert back with many more questions in the future.