Kees -
Let me explain something...
In Germany the rules are the rules.
Q.E.D.
Alan
P.S. I think that's why there's no speed limit on the Autobahn, the average
German has to let off steam somehow!
'52 A90
'53 BN1
'59 Jag Mk IX
'64 BJ8
On Wed, Jan 6, 2010 at 5:24 PM, Oudesluys <coudesluijs@chello.nl> wrote:
> That is really odd as steering wheel "umbrella's", and other devices to
> block steering wheel, hand brake lever, foot brake pedal, clutch pedal etc.
> can usually be removed in seconds rather than in minutes, specially in older
> cars, and are thus pretty useless, while a master switch can pose more
> problems. Other usefull devices are of course a hidden (or unmarked) switch
> for the electric fuel pump and/or an electric fuel shutt off valve (as in
> e.g. duel fuel LPG installations).
> Kees Oudesluijs
> NL
>
> Patrick,
>> Here in Germany I have a special chapter in my car documents of my AH 100,
>> AH
>> 3000, Sprite etc. where it is stated I have to carry a "removable steering
>> lock" with me. That is the only anti theft measure I have to use with my
>> 100.
>> We have this request for all cars who do not have a steering column lock
>> installed. So to be on the save, I need to use my "steering lock stick"
>> any
>> time I park the car.
>> Interesting, the master switch in the boot is not authorized as a theft
>> device
>> by our registration office. So from insurance point of view I do not need
>> to
>> switch it off when parking.
>> Don't ask me why. These are the rules of the German car registration
>> administration. There is no way to argue with these guys.
>>
>> Josef Eckert
>> Konigswinter/GERMANY
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