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Sorry to hear that pal.
Ripped the cowling off my lock, broke my panel containing the OBD but the immobilizer worked (fucking trampy rat bastards)
Scum.
Absolute scum. Had my car damaged near the Lane a few seasons ago so now pay to park in the albeit expensive cheese grater Q park, where at least you get peace of mind.
Did you have a dash cam by any chance?
Did leave a note for the car in front as he'd got a dash cam, not sure if it'd have caught it though.
That is exactly how they did it I think. Though the alarm had gone off as the lights were flashing. Going to invest in one of those doorlocks that's not a key, or completely remove the lock (cars keyless) they've rifled through my bag in the boot as they've taken some shit aftershave (left a coat there worth over 200 quid though?) Thick bastards. Plod are "going to call me within 48 hours" so they'll have chance to take a few more before the police can be arsed to do owt.
Disable the boot switch so that it will only open with the key fob is another option, dummy OBD, Disklok, Viper immobiliser are the minimum security on the Fiesta ST, I'd add a Thatcham 1 alarm too which will go off when they open the tailgate the Ford alarm doesn't.
Not sure how I'd disable the boot switch, I've got two of those security features you mention, immobilizer and dummy obd, probably why they'd ripped the side plastic off hoping to find it. Still awaiting the call from the plod. It's all good saying "they're going missing" well what the fuck are they actually doing to stop it?Disable the boot switch so that it will only open with the key fob is another option, dummy OBD, Disklok, Viper immobiliser are the minimum security on the Fiesta ST, I'd add a Thatcham 1 alarm too which will go off when they open the tailgate the Ford alarm doesn't.
BTW plod have been putting out warnings of ST's going missing for a few weeks now around Sheffield I guess there is a chop shop in the area
Jokers. Regards the bootswitch, if you'd know how it'd be much appreciated if you could message me privately 
Not sure how you get the tailgate to work only off the key it is something I read on the Fiesta FB pages, maybe a good auto electrician would know. As for plod don't hold your breath while waiting for a call, I'm still waiting three years on from having intruders in my back garden.Not sure how I'd disable the boot switch, I've got two of those security features you mention, immobilizer and dummy obd, probably why they'd ripped the side plastic off hoping to find it. Still awaiting the call from the plod. It's all good saying "they're going missing" well what the fuck are they actually doing to stop it?
Might not have been trying to steel the car at all.
I never even thought of that. You could be right mate. Once they were in I would assumed they would just code a new key and that would be that. But the scene is weird. No ignition barrel, and all the wires pulled under the dash…
Is that like a kill switch? I was thinking of something like that as it goes. Installing a kill switch between the battery and the ignition with a remote fob or even a hidden flick switch somewhere on the dash would basically brick the motor. I’m even considering a ghost immobiliser (£500!!!!) My only issue with hidden kill switches, immobilisers and trackers is some pre-cum might still put my window in before realising they’re getting nothing. Plus I hear CAN immobilisers are now getting hacked too…
nice one. How much are they to be installed?
We have a ghost immobiliser on ours, think it was more than £500 but worth it so far for the peace of mind. Some cretin may still try it (and have done) but were scared off by the alarm which sounds like an air-raid siren going off in terms of decibels. Another time we think someone tried to break the window and couldn’t (footprints on the window), so they smashed the wing mirror off instead. That was nice
It cost me about £60. About £35 for the unit, rest labour. You need the type with a remote key fob. It looks fairly simple to fit. If you have a reasonable knowledge of car electrics you should be able to DIY. I don't, so paid to have it done. It's not foolproof as it's fairly straightforward to remove and reconnect the battery but it takes some tools, time and knowledge which your normal car thief doesn't have.
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