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      10-25-2017, 01:06 PM   #1
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Car Jackings in Birmingham, UK - What would you do?

Hello all,

Some of you may be aware of the issues we are having in Bham re car jackings on a hourly. It seems to be an epidemic that the police cant get a grip of. Take a look at the footage below. How would you respond to this?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-engl...ing-in-shirley

The norm seems to be for Audis and VWs at the moment.
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Do you drive with your family in the car?

If so, buy a POS to use until the wave subsides, or move to a different area.
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Assuming I could not drive around (rather than through) that area or otherwise avoid it, I would keep nothing of value in my car that was not on me (in pockets, etc), fully insure it with a replacement cost policy if available, and have zero deductible.

Here in the States, I’d be armed (and loaded), too. That way I have a choice.
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This is happening in all areas its a joke, question of not if rather when
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