Having shelled out quite a bit on a nice roofrack, I've been wondering whether somebody else might take a shine to it and nick it. Spoke to Patriot and they say they've heard of a handful go missing, but that it's not a major issue. But it's still a lot of money if it were to go.
Patriot sell special nuts to secure it in place which can only be removed using a special tool (which they also supply). They're drillproof, can't be nut-split and are immune to pliers, mole grips etc. Impossible to describe them without a picture but they're quite cunning little things. An angle-grinder or cutting torch would be required to get them off, which is more than the average lowlife would be able to rustle up in some car park somewhere. Not cheap at £50ish for 4 nuts and the tool, but cheaper than a new roofrack.
But then I thought - if somebody were to try to nick it and not be able to, would they vent their frustration by smashing up the rest of the car instead? If so it could be more costly than just getting another roofrack.
Any thoughts?
David