How did my VW Caddy get stolen?

My '05 VW Caddy (new shape) was recently stolen. They some how hot-wired it and drove off with it. Caddys have a coded key ignition and I have both keys and they had to break a window to get in, so how did they start it?

James S

Feb 2011 Filed under: car theft

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Expert answer

Hi James,

Firstly, sorry about your Caddy being stolen, trust me I know what that is like. Secondly as this question came in yesterday I happened to be with Finbarr Garland who is the head of the Garda Stolen Vehicles Unit and I put it to him. He said that this year so far they had seen quite a spate of Caddy thefts, which they were looking into. He said that it is very likely it was towed away, but they are also looking at the likelihood that thieves might have a new device that can by-pass the engine immobiliser.

If we hear any more we'll let you know.

Complete Car Adviser