Get into the habbit of locking your doors when driving

[FLY-SRi]

Guys, be careful driving out there, make sure to lock your doors when driving. I was nearly car jacked last night, I was driving through an newly developed estate in Lyndhurst going to my cousins house where 3 guys jumped in font of my car with poles (i was moving at walking speeds as i was pretty lost) 1 guy on each side and 1 infront of the car. I guess they didn't think i would run them over. I would have stopped until i realized they were all holding poles, i just booted it as the guy on the passenger side tried to open my door, the other guys jumped out of the way but my car was hit a few times with pole. From my initial inspections there's only 1 noticeable paint chip on the drivers side and pretty scuffed driver side window. Its only a car and damage can always be repaired, I'm pretty lucky to have gotten outta there without getting hurt. So please everyone lock your doors when driving, you never know what can happen..

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[sooty]

scum, glad you got out alright mate, just gotten into a habit of pressing the sports mode, and locking my doors as soon as i get into the car

[Calibrated]

my doors lock automatically.

that sucks mate. glad you're ok though. maybe invest in some side flame throwers.

[InsaneAsylum]

did you report it to the cops?

[FLY-SRi]

yep i called the cops but they were pretty reluctant to do anything as i had gotten away unhurt

[Wraith]

I've always done this (ie. drive with doors locked) especially if driving through the City at night...

I don't bother with it sometimes depending on where I am, but have made sure the missus and kids/youngsters have the habbit to ALWAYS lock their car doors whenever they drive - period !

And yes cops won't bother unless someone is hurt/car stolen...

[HoldenAstra]

glad u r OK.

Did you guys watch last night 'Today Tonight'?It's about young gangsters in Australia. That's horrible Those are not HUMAN!

Australia is getting dangerous! Australian please do something!

Cops?What can they do?Just pull you over!

My home was broken in and my brand new MacBook and some valuables were stolen. Cops came and left, nothing!

[CNBLU]

If you have damage to the car then its a crime.

I have contacts in the CIB and have told me this in the past.

Its not a crime to taunt you with battons, sad reality is unless you or your car get hit there is no crime to report.

[nuggz]

i just bought an anti-hijacking kit for my car
my friend got ripped outta his car and beaten up for no reason

if anyone is interested http://www.totalclosure.com/Anti_Hijack.html
this guy makes them, initial designed for vectra but i think can suit other models

haven't had a chance to install mine, but i think it just moved up on the priority list

[GreyRex]

That is not good.

Since i bought the Astra, I now lock the doors before I even start the car... even before i pull out of my driveway.

And at night, I will use the 'Follow me Home' headlights, without fail... no matter where i am.

It's just habit for me now

You can't be too careful