Thanks both. What does "belled up cat 1 mean" ?

So attempted theft 2 last Thursday morning. All captured on cctv. Once again he couldn't get it to start and to be honest I doubt he ever will, but probably won't stop him coming back next week for another go. On a positive note, I didn't get woken up this time.

thanks both; the dog slept through it! I'd rather not divulge security fitted, but it won't start as is; just vulnerable to being towed I guess. I've read through the security thread and am considering options to stop it being dragged away.

ok; so my shortlived joy of defender ownership was crushed at about 4AM last Friday morning, as I awoke to the sound of some ****** starting the defender (well, trying to aimlessly). not good. he soon ran off, but all credit to the police who were there in minutes with a dog. Just can't help but...

thanks Turboman. Pic added to my profile. quite fancy the idea of white modular steels so can sort out tyres then, once I have checked those wheels will fit.

Hi. After years of messing about with cars, more recently classic mini's, I've made my first 4x4 purchase; a 1990 Defender 90. It's mostly for towing and lugging stuff around, so a general workhorse rather than a concours queen! only had it a week; started doing a few jobs like oil and...