The September 2020 data has been released from the National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council
and the news is not good. Over 50,000 vehicles (including motorcycles) have been stolen across Australia between 2019 and 2020. We have put together a list of things you can do to prevent your vehicle from being a target and what to do if this does unfortunately happen to you. Insurance It's an obvious start, but not having the right cover will mean that you'll have to outlay the full replacement cost of your vehicle if theft is not included. Check the fine print before you purchase or renew your vehicle insurance. Keys Allocate a safe and hidden place for your keys. Make this a daily habit to secure the keys away. Often thieves will break into houses looking for car and motorcycle keys. Some insurance policies will not pay out if your vehicle was stolen with your own key. It's also illegal to leave your vehicle unlocked or running with the keys in the ignition or fob in the console whilst unattended. Windows It's an easy thing to do. Park the car and leave the window open a little to get fresh air. A slightly open window can be enough of an enticement for someone to break in and steal your belongings or worse, the entire vehicle. Get into a good practice of closing all the windows before you lock your car. Some makes like Mercedes-Benz have a press and hold window close feature on the key fob! Parking Try to park your vehicle in well lit areas in the evenings. Dark places are a magnet for thieves. If you do not have a garage and street parking is your only option, park your vehicle with the wheels turned towards the kerb to prevent illegal towing, another means of theft. Tracker Our vehicles are the second largest investment after property. For just 0.80 cents a day (which you cannot even buy a postage stamp for), you can have Geo Fencing, Theft Recovery and Monitoring of your asset 24/7. There are no external antennas, making it harder for thieves to track back to the device to compromise it, or to cut the antenna which could stop it from transmitting. Your Vehicle Has Been Stolen. What Now? Some insurance companies stipulate you must report the incident to the police within 24hours. Check your fine print on what is required of you as a customer. If you do have a car tracker installed, your Theft Recovery GPS tracking system will provide immediate alarms to notify you the owner and the monitoring centre that a theft is in progress. Alert the police to the fact you have tracking data and live position updates. Never try to recover the vehicle yourself. Allow the law enforcement to handle the recovery for you. If you would like to know more about our supply and installation of commercial grade trackers contact us for a quote. You can download the PDF Product Specs here
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Okay, so we might not have the same collection as this photo above by owner @ccourjon, however our cars are pride of joy, often sitting pretty in the garage, almost staring at us longingly to take them out and go for a run.
But lately we have not been able to go anywhere. And the stress is too great to risk a joy ride for sake of copping a fine. Here are the top things to do, to care for your car when you're not driving it: BATTERY: Make sure there is constant battery power. Known as a "Trickle Charger" these devices plug into the wall and slowly trickle power to your battery, almost like life support. There are different makes, models and types on the market so please contact us to either get you one and install it professionally or recommend you which one to get. The return on investment on one of these pays itself after you realise you need a new battery because you haven't used your car in a number of weeks/months. TYRES: After about a month, some tyres can show signs of a flat spot. If you can't get your car off the ground, move it into a different spot so the tyres can rotate. PRESSURE: Ensure the tyres have correct pressure using the PSI plaque specific to your car. This usually can be found on the driver's door frame. Contact us for help with this if you're unsure. SERVICE: Even though you're not driving the car, time passes by and a simple oil change is imperative to maintain your engine and prevent damage. @auto_outsource info@autooutsource.com.au +412 244 626 IT'S NOT EVERYDAY that you get to see over 500+ rare and collectable cars up close and personal all in one place at the same time! This year celebrated 10 years of Motorclassica, The Australian International Concours d'Elegance and Classic Motor Show and we were honoured to be guests at this grand event. The winner of the "Best of Show" was presented to this stunning 1959 ASTON MARTIN DB 2/4 MK III The winner of the Modern Classic Sports & Performance over 3L was awarded to one of our favourite cars at the show - the 1967 FORD GT500 SHELBY MUSTANG
This stunning classic Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 was supplied new by Maranello Concessionaires in London to a customer in Glasgow in 1969.
This example was then purchased in 1979 by the legendary Lord Charles Brocket (actor) who put the car through a painstaking restoration and colour change from 1986-1990. The Ferrari 365 GT 2+2's first appearance was at the Auto salon De Paris in 1967 and only 801 examples produced after that. Of those 801 examples, just 52 were right hand drive. This being one of them. Designed by Pininfarina (Pininfarina S.p.A. is an Italian car design firm and coach-builder) with modern features like: -power steering -electronic windows -air conditioning -independent rear suspension (for the first time on a 2+2 Ferrari) It was the largest and most luxurious model ever made at that time, promptly becoming the top selling model for Ferrari. It's also known as the “Queen Mary” because of its large dimensions. Specifications: 1969 Ferrari 365 GT 2+2 "Queen Mary" 2 Door Coupe RHD Engine: V12 Transmission: Manual, Right Hand Drive Auto Outsource Services: -Logistics Management -Paperwork, Compliance -Historic Registration -Mechanical service -Delivery to client ready to drive Paint Protection Film or (PPF) as it's known in the trade has become increasingly popular over the last few years and with very good reasons.
Gone are the days of expensive dealer add-ons at the buying stage of a new car. PPF is available to anyone and even if your car is not brand-new, it's still an option you should consider. New legal requirements for car manufacturers means they are obliged to use water-based paints to help towards environmental preservation. These paints are less resistant on the surface to scratches or impacts. This is where PPF comes in. What exactly is this film? Our Auto Outsource team use Bodyfence brand Paint Protection Film, one of the best in the market. It's a Polyurethane Film that is lazer cut to match your car make and model exactly so no cuts are made on car unlike some other brands and suppliers. It comes in either gloss or matte finishes and is ultra transparent to the eye when applied correctly without altering the appearance of the car paintwork. Why has it become so popular? The Bodyfence brand has been developed with cutting-edge technology and will protect your vehicle against external aggressions: -Scratches -Stone Chips -Abrasion -UV rays The best part, the film facilitates cleaning by preventing dirt from adhering to the paint. It will keep your vehicle in the best as-new condition which you will benefit from when it comes to resale value. PPF is also known for its "self-healing" properties. Should your paint become scratched, the Bodyfence Paint Protection Film will regenerate with the help of heat from the sun or hot water. Should you like more information or discuss any recent jobs we have completed, please contact us anytime. We can also email you a brochure to review over a coffee.... Something to definitely consider... One Large Car Insurance Company has recently (and quietly) removed your standard ability to "choose your own repairer" and instead, are now offering it as a chargeable Optional Extra along with windscreens and Hire cars. We suspect the others are likely to soon follow.
This is a fine print option that you are likely to miss when you next renew your car insurance policy.. We've read the PDS and found the key points for you: Already Implemented Changes:
What does this means for you?
Should I just let my Insurance Company repair my car using their “network of preferred partner repairers”? What would be the consequences in doing so?
Why should I take your advice? For 22 years we owned and managed an Independent smash repairer, working on jobs for private clients and car dealerships for both daily and prestige super cars. We never aligned ourselves with Insurance companies out of principle. They would (and still do), cut labour time down to save themselves money, allowing only the smallest of margins with little time to do a quality job. This kind of work does not give personal satisfaction, let alone make for a successful and profitable business. High quality work cannot be rushed or cheapened at the expense of the customer. To make any sort of profit with Insurance companies, repairers need to have large quantity of work directed through their workshops by Insurance. High turn over and extremely low margins in this industry is a cause for concern. Something has got to give and it most certainly will be at your expense. What makes Auto Outsource different? Our experience over the many years means we know how to respond to the coercive tactics that some Insurance companies are trained to use on their customers. Recently, one of our customers was told she could not appoint a representative. This is simply untrue. PDS states that you can appoint a broker to represent you and manage your claim which is what we often do for our clients no matter which Insurance company they use. This allows you to get on with your day and not have to deal with it or stress about what to say to get the right result.
Should you have any questions or concerns about this Insurance change or any other issue, please contact us anytime by email or phone so we can assist you. |
AuthorsPedro is a renowned trusted advisor in the Automotive Industry with over 25 years experience in the trade in all things auto specialising in paint, panel and mechanical. Archives
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