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*MAD DOG*

02-26-2009, 02:53 AM

People generally don't steal fuel efficient cars. They steal common or rare cars that are worth money either whole or in parts.

I think if someone stole your Yaris and you reported it to Police they would not believe you and probably laugh.

Kaotic Lazagna

02-26-2009, 02:58 AM

Split

02-26-2009, 03:30 AM

or it says a lot about his local police and fire department...

PETERPOOP

02-26-2009, 03:32 AM

If they want your car, they'll take it. If they want something in it, they'll take it. You can get all the alarms, the club, etc... but when it comes down to it, there's nothing you can do. People in hawaii are using tow trucks and stealings car from the front of people's houses.

eTiMaGo

02-26-2009, 04:55 AM

Yeah usually stolen cars are those rare ones, or those so common that there's a good market for spare parts. So, I doubt the Yaris falls into those categories.. Breaking in to steal things in the car, though, there's been a few reports here :frown:

As for breaking into the Yaris, glass can easily be broken... and on base models, there's no immobilizer so it's really easy to hotwire, just a screwdriver to open the steering column cover, then match a few wires... Scary, isn't it?

id3379

02-26-2009, 05:00 AM

good car alarm:

http://www.golmatic.de/bilder/bilder_waffen/BS-Sniper-01-03.jpg

MadMax

02-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Seriously, you are worried about someone hotwiring a car that can almost be lifted by four grown men and carried away??

I don't think Yarii are a hot commodity in the stolen wheels industry; that doesn't mean yours won't get stolen (every car has a chance of being stolen), but it is nothing to worry about as there are a lot more juicier vehicles out there. Worrying about it is almost the same as worrying about my wife's minivan being stolen...

Cheers! M2

Phaeton

02-26-2009, 09:47 AM

If the Yaris becomes a huge success like the Camry, then maybe there will be a market for parts. My wifes Camry was stolen a few years back. The police recovered it sans airbags.

Havana

02-26-2009, 10:12 AM

The biggest criminal threat to a Yaris isn't theft of the car but the possibility that some crack head will smash your window to steal something from within the car. A friend of mine had his window smashed just so some A-hole could steal about $2 in change from his cup holder. It's best to take your stuff with you or hide it well to remove any temptation. This is just another reason to like the Yaris - lots of hiding places. Then again, you could just rig up a 007 style deterent. This is the BEST protection against car thieves. Just be careful where you park.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmpBYcM06Sk

IllusionX

02-26-2009, 10:19 AM

any car can get stolen one day or the other. I wouldn't worry so much about it. Insurance companies are there for this.

since 08, the yaris (in Canada) have a chip in the key (by law)

hatchbackkid82

02-26-2009, 11:15 AM

The older Civics are fuel efficient cars and those get stolen all the time for there parts.

People generally don't steal fuel efficient cars. They steal common or rare cars that are worth money either whole or in parts.

I think if someone stole your Yaris and you reported it to Police they would not believe you and probably laugh.

elmo

02-26-2009, 11:29 AM

i had a 1994 chevy desiel 2500, the key got sutck in the ignition couldn't get it out, i drove that truck for 2 years like that, couldn't lock the doors and it was never stolen, guess no one wantede a beat up old truck

texkid

02-26-2009, 11:41 AM

My ex had a '90-something Accord. Here is what happens, the DRIVER side door could NOT open for anything, the PASSENGER door could NOT lock at all.

So, the theives tried and tried to open the driver door, they get around and SMASH the window of the passenger door, only to steal a stereo that had stop working months before.

So....anything is possible.

supmet

02-26-2009, 01:11 PM

A member here took almost 2 hours with the help of his local fire department and police when he accidentally locked himself outside his car and it on. That says a lot that the Yaris takes a crap-load to get into.

it takes 2 minutes to get into the yaris. And the police out here would probably give you a ticket for wasting their time if you called them if you locked yourself out.

Arkhangel

02-26-2009, 01:51 PM

Here in Puerto Rico the Toyota Yaris is referred to as "un Ombligo" = "Belly button". cuz everyone has one.
when ever a car gets that status youd better watch out,
A member here took almost 2 hours with the help of his local fire department and police when he accidentally locked himself outside his car and it on. That says a lot that the Yaris takes a crap-load to get into.

it takes 2 minutes to get into the yaris. And the police out here would probably give you a ticket for wasting their time if you called them if you locked yourself out.

I Called Toyota Car Care one because i left the keys inside
the guy got here in 20 minutes pulled out what look like whats used to measure blood pressure, placed it on the driver side door pumped acouple of times it filled up, took a rod and undid the lock, took him less time then it took me to explain lol

MUSKOKA800

02-26-2009, 01:58 PM

The older Civics are fuel efficient cars and those get stolen all the time for there parts.

The last I heard the Civic was the most stolen car in Canada.
RICER demand.

MadMax

02-26-2009, 02:20 PM

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB®) has compiled a list of the 10 vehicles most frequently reported stolen in the U.S. in 2007.

1. 1995 Honda Civic
2. 1991 Honda Accord
3. 1989 Toyota Camry
4. 1997 Ford F150 Series
5. 1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup
6. 1994 Acura Integra
7. 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup
8. 1994 Nissan Sentra
9. 1988 Toyota Pickup
10. 2007 Toyota Corolla

Cheers! M2

blktiger60

02-26-2009, 02:53 PM

The dealership I bought my car from was having problems with cars getting stolen on Sundays - In Colorado dealerships are required to close on Sunday due to a state law. To solve the problem they now install car alarms that disable the engine when activated.

tomato

02-26-2009, 03:09 PM

In Colorado dealerships are required to close on Sunday due to a state law.

Hmmm, that's unfortunate. The economy is bad enough, you'd think they'd do away with that law so people can try to sell their inventory 7 days a week if they feel like it?!

Havana

02-26-2009, 03:19 PM

Immobilzers may be the best deterent but even that doesn't stop some thieves. Some "professionals" even use tow trucks to just load the car and go. This happened in the Atlanta area a few years ago. The thugs even did it in broad daylight. They only got caught because they did it too much.
The idea that "real thieves" only steal super exotic cars is just a Hollywood myth. The stats posted above prove it. Which is easier for a criminal to unload? A stolen $350,000 Ferrari or a Civic? Which is easier for cops to track down? It seems pretty obvious. Always lock your car and keep your insurance paid up.

nemelek

02-26-2009, 03:26 PM

Hmmm, that's unfortunate. The economy is bad enough, you'd think they'd do away with that law so people can try to sell their inventory 7 days a week if they feel like it?!

They just did that with liquor stores. Not suprising the same amount of liquor is sold 7 days that was sold in 6.

TheRealEnth

02-26-2009, 03:56 PM

woah... your own lojack sorta? i want that ;D

justjesus

02-26-2009, 04:23 PM

I work in the auto insurance field, in special investigations. I see EVERY type of car get stolen. Some fraud, some legit.

From personal experience:

An old, ugly Ford Tempo was broken into. The attempted theft was no good (unknown reason).

I had a 1994 Camaro Z28. It had the Passkey system (chipped key) ANNND a the Club on it. Stolen. No signs of broken glass.

My suggestion: Have insurance to cover the theft of the vehicle. And if you have a crazy APR, or long-term contract to pay off the car, you may even consider getting GAP coverage (pays off the balance of the car should that amount be over the value of the car).
NOTE: Coverages vary state to state, so check with your agent.

Kaotic Lazagna

02-26-2009, 05:34 PM

it takes 2 minutes to get into the yaris. And the police out here would probably give you a ticket for wasting their time if you called them if you locked yourself out.

hmmm, might of been AAA then. :laugh:

Here in Puerto Rico the Toyota Yaris is referred to as "un Ombligo" = "Belly button". cuz everyone has one.
when ever a car gets that status youd better watch out,

I Called Toyota Car Care one because i left the keys inside
the guy got here in 20 minutes pulled out what look like whats used to measure blood pressure, placed it on the driver side door pumped acouple of times it filled up, took a rod and undid the lock, took him less time then it took me to explain lol

What was your Yaris' blood pressure? :laugh: j/k. I wonder what that was.

Kaotic Lazagna

02-26-2009, 05:36 PM

I have a brake club on mine (wouldn't fit under the clutch, and the brake is steel anyway), so good luck on trying to drive my car with it on. LOL.

jess

02-27-2009, 01:01 AM

Sure any car can be stolen and sure there is always a tweaker out there who will smash your window for the shiny thing in the car.

So far I bought a Kryptonite bike cable and two padlocks for the steering wheel. One end of the cable locked to rear seat bar along floorboard, the other snakes under driver's seat and I loop it around steering wheel and lock.

Any other easy anti-theft tips and tricks?

Kaotic Lazagna

02-27-2009, 01:49 AM

jess

02-27-2009, 03:13 AM

The lock and cable sits on the driver floorboard.

Feeling it up and locking it about five seconds.

Finding the key to unlock and drop... typically five seconds.

ddongbap

02-27-2009, 07:43 AM

It took me 5 minutes to get into my car when I locked my keys in my car at Buttonwillow.

You can trip people out by having a quick release, with a hub lock.

I know of a Honda owner, who repinned his ECU. It requires a specific pinned ECU to start the car. Then he goes to class with his ECU.

You can also get airbags, and slam your car into the ground. Makes towing super not easy.

Yawesh

02-27-2009, 01:41 PM

The lock and cable sits on the driver floorboard.

Feeling it up and locking it about five seconds.

Finding the key to unlock and drop... typically five seconds.

wat part of kali do u live!

supmet

02-27-2009, 01:46 PM

lol @ the club. it takes like 3 seconds to saw through a steering wheel.

I'd go with a kill switch on an alarm and call it a day. If your car still gets stolen, that's what you have insurance for. Even if you towed a giant titanium car safe everywhere you went and parked your car in it every time you got out, someone would still find a way to steal it.

YarisPR

02-27-2009, 11:34 PM

Here in Puerto Rico the Toyota Yaris is referred to as "un Ombligo" = "Belly button". cuz everyone has one.
when ever a car gets that status youd better watch out,

I Called Toyota Car Care one because i left the keys inside
the guy got here in 20 minutes pulled out what look like whats used to measure blood pressure, placed it on the driver side door pumped acouple of times it filled up, took a rod and undid the lock, took him less time then it took me to explain lol

I left mine here (in P.R.) engine running and next to enter the carwash and it took a guy from the carwash 3 minutes!!! He didn't even scratch my paint.

My only concern is that at the parking lot of the University I go to monthly they take at least 6-8 airbags from Toyotas (yes only toyotas). I consider myself lucky since my car really jumps out of the pack. But if it gets stolen well I'll have to install a quick release race looking steering wheel .. :biggrin:

Esta gente no tienen idea de como aqui se trabaja jajaja como en menos d 12 horas desmantelan los carros jaja y nunka los vuelven a ver jajajaja. Puerto Rico lo hace mejor jajajaja.

Lafiro

02-28-2009, 01:58 PM

Ok, well dont have a nice car in puerto rico, and for that matter not even in DR.

Snyprwlf47

02-28-2009, 02:20 PM

You guys don't have to worry about anybody hot wiring the Yaris. It has a key sensor in the ECU that requires there to be a real key in the ignition!! YAY ^-^

ddongbap

02-28-2009, 04:29 PM

Hmmm, that's unfortunate. The economy is bad enough, you'd think they'd do away with that law so people can try to sell their inventory 7 days a week if they feel like it?!

I don't think it'll matter. If its state law, I'm sure the residents of that state have adapted to that already. That just means a higher average on the six days they're open.

YarisPR

02-28-2009, 11:01 PM

You guys don't have to worry about anybody hot wiring the Yaris. It has a key sensor in the ECU that requires there to be a real key in the ignition!! YAY ^-^

You should chek how european cars get stolen..... there's nothing safe

CrazedEpidemic

03-03-2009, 08:30 AM

I know in FL over the summer small fuel efficient cars were always getting stolen because they were in high demand.

elmo

03-03-2009, 10:32 AM

it would be hard to hide my car i have the ONLY one ( that i know of) in the town i live

Snyprwlf47

03-03-2009, 09:03 PM

it would be hard to hide my car i have the ONLY one ( that i know of) in the town i live

Im sure there are so many Yari around here with racing stripes and a c-one bumper^-^

Uncle Yaris

04-04-2009, 08:27 PM

Seems to me that the Yaris immobilizer is pretty effective. The injectors won't inject and the sparkplugs won't spark unless the chipped key is in the ignition. I suppose that a thief could use a tow truck or flatbed to simply haul the car away, or they could stick a gun in my ribs and steal the key, but they're not going to just hop in and start it up with a screwdriver, which is the typical drug addict car thief method around here.

Ferret_san

04-04-2009, 08:30 PM

....which is the typical drug addict car thief method around here.

What... No car jackings at red lights ?

firebob

04-04-2009, 10:21 PM

I got locked out one time and asked the lady at the Marriott who would be a good one to call. She called there fixit man on the radio and he had it open in 2 minutes. He used an S shaped rod and a wedge. He went in one side of the glass and back up the other side to hit the button. It took 5 minutes to get it back out with out messing up the inside window seal.

I have been in a few places I have wanted to take my stealies with me so my car would be there in the morning. I would win the Yaris redneck award for that I’m sure.

I do have a steering wheel and brake club but only use it if others around me have something on. If you have the only club then you stick out and become a challenge for someone.

I did get my windows etched and the warning sticker for it and got low jack installed. The difference in our insurance makes it worth it for us.