In a message dated 97-06-18 01:29:08 EDT, blosskf@ttown.apci.com (Karl Bloss) writes: << After reading a few stories of car and van theft on the VW USENET groups, I'm wondering what people on the list are doing to minimize the risk of theft. I realize that a determined thief will get your vehicle, no matter what. But how to best deter the small time hotwire and smash 'n grab variety? >> Just remember.....one of the easiest ways to break into a Vanagon is knock off the 2 little plastic lower tabs on the slider windows, and the thing will slide right open from the outside.... Ever seen the locks they have on jewelry display cases in dept stores? The kind with sliding glass doors? those locks would prevent someone from getting in if they try to pry out the little plastic tabs. Anyone make these especially for sliding car windows?? chris
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