Martin Keene Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 I've just received a letter from the above group, telling me that my new Skoda has a code etched into the windows (which it does) and that the code is linked to the 'International Security Register'. It goes on to say that at present the vehicle is registered in the name of the previous owner (strange, how do you know I have it then?) and would I like to cough up £20 to join their database. They say that because there is a phone number with the code the Police can ring the number, quote the code and obtain the true identity of the vehicle in the event of it being ringed. They also say they can provide secure means on maintaining information such as key numbers, radio codes and locking wheel nut numbers. Anybody heard of them? It is a scam? Is it worth it? I suspect it's not a scam, but somehow doubt it's worth £20... Quote
yellow peril Posted September 15, 2005 Posted September 15, 2005 Hi Martin, No it's not a scam. I work for a Lexus dealer and our cars are all registered, along with a lot of other manufacturers. Is it worth it? ...... no theres a question. What price a little more peace of mind? Jeremy Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 15, 2005 Author Posted September 15, 2005 Cheers, I would have thought just having the numbers on the window would be enough. A theiving scum bag won't know if they are registered or not, but will know he'll have to change the windows. Quote
stu999 Posted September 16, 2005 Posted September 16, 2005 Have you got insurance? If the police 'really' need to use the markings on the windows to identify your car, would you honestl;y want it back again if it were stolen? Go spend you twenty quid on beer instead... Quote
Rob Marshall Posted September 16, 2005 Posted September 16, 2005 What Martin drink beer never Just look at the state he was in Sunday morning at Curborough Quote
darthurs Posted September 16, 2005 Posted September 16, 2005 If they know you have the car now they must be able to link you with it, so if the police did contact them to find out who owned it wouldn't it be against the law for them to withhold that information? Dan Quote
stu999 Posted September 16, 2005 Posted September 16, 2005 Just look at the state he was in Sunday morning at Curborough Sadly I never saw him - I guess I was in a similar state too... Quote
pistonbroke Posted September 16, 2005 Posted September 16, 2005 My advice ....... Be careful I would not trust anyone who approached me cold asking for personal info about myself or my property . might be genuine , could be a scam , there s a lot about that look really convincing. Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 17, 2005 Author Posted September 17, 2005 Have you got insurance? If the police 'really' need to use the markings on the windows to identify your car, would you honestl;y want it back again if it were stolen? Good point... Go spend you twenty quid on beer instead... Consider it done... What Martin drink beer never Just look at the state he was in Sunday morning at Curborough Well... err... you see... Curborough? No, can someone refresh my memory... Quote
timd Posted September 17, 2005 Posted September 17, 2005 My Honda has the ISR markings on it. The guy I bought it from said his insurance co required it (London address). I never bothered to transfer the details over when I got the car - and nobody from ISR or Retainagroup contacted me about it either. Quote
mark.anson Posted September 17, 2005 Posted September 17, 2005 They say that because there is a phone number with the code the Police can ring the number, quote the code and obtain the true identity of the vehicle in the event of it being ringed. They also say they can provide secure means on maintaining information such as key numbers, radio codes and locking wheel nut numbers. Anybody heard of them? It is a scam? Is it worth it? : This is correct. Retainagroup do hold data for this purpose. Chances are its not a scam but would be worth ringing them first to confirm they have sent you the letter. Whether or not it is worth it is a moot point. If your car gets nicked and rung....yes. Otherwise its a waste of time. Mark Quote
Martin Keene Posted September 18, 2005 Author Posted September 18, 2005 Thanks for advice guys, I decided to ignore it. If the car gets nicked and rung, then I don't want it back! Quote
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