Someone tried to break into my car....again. Pics

[SIPNGAS]

So, for the second time in less than 4 months, someone attempted to break into my car. I say attempt, because last time I stupidly left the hatch unlocked and they got in that way...my fault. This time, however, I keep everything locked down. So, they tried to get in by prying the passenger-side door open. A-holes. They didn't get in, but they caused a bit of damage. The picture doesn't so it well, but the bigger area where they used for leverage is dented pretty well and there is metal showing. There are scratches all down the inside door frame and on the corner of the door. I hate people. I'm going to get estimates this week. I have a 500 dollar deductible...so I'll see what it will cost to fix, first. There's a Lexus SUV and a Mazda6 in the same parking lot. Nobody elses cars ever get touched. I leave NOTHING out and have a stock stereo. WTF?


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Cheers and Happy Easter.

[1stToyota]

So, for the second time in less than 4 months, someone attempted to break into my car. I say attempt, because last time I stupidly left the hatch unlocked and they got in that way...my fault. This time, however, I keep everything locked down. So, they tried to get in by prying the passenger-side door open. A-holes. They didn't get in, but they caused a bit of damage. The picture doesn't so it well, but the bigger area where they used for leverage is dented pretty well and there is metal showing. There are scratches all down the inside door frame and on the corner of the door. I hate people. I'm going to get estimates this week. I have a 500 dollar deductible...so I'll see what it will cost to fix, first. There's a Lexus SUV and a Mazda6 in the same parking lot. Nobody elses cars ever get touched. I leave NOTHING out and have a stock stereo. WTF?


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Cheers and Happy Easter.

Happy Easter to you, and sorry to hear about those A-holes.

[Giobatera]

I'm sorry for what happen. I also would be very mad if it was my "White Lady". Do you have any kind of alarm system installed? With the economy the way it is now, we can't take any chances. People are getting desperate. I've recently installed a great alarm. It basically tells you even if some one gets too close to your car. Little expensive, but, definitely worth! The name is Viper 5901. You should check it out. I hope everything works out fine! Happy Easter! :thumbsup:

[SIPNGAS]

I'm sorry for what happen. I also would be very mad if it was my "White Lady". Do you have any kind of alarm system installed? With the economy the way it is now, we can't take any chances. People are getting desperate. I've recently installed a great alarm. It basically tells you even if some one gets too close to your car. Little expensive, but, definitely worth! The name is Viper 5901. You should check it out. I hope everything works out fine! Happy Easter! :thumbsup:


can it be used on a car without auto locks?

[Giobatera]

It would work. You just wouldn't have the open/close feature. You can find out more about the alarm at www.viper.com (http://www.viper.com) Just don't buy it from them. I bought mine from Ebay for less then $300.00 :thumbup:

[SIPNGAS]

It would work. You just wouldn't have the open/close feature. You can find out more about the alarm at www.viper.com (http://www.viper.com) Just don't buy it from them. I bought mine from Ebay for less then $300.00 :thumbup:

Thanks for the information.

[1NZYaris1]

Thanks for the information.

Hi Lisa , sad to here about your car , if you do get an alarm , you
can have auto locks fitted at the same time , for a little extra .
usely under $100.00, but it doesn't hurt to ask first.
Best of luck and happy easter. :thumbsup:

[SailDesign]

So, for the second time in less than 4 months, someone attempted to break into my car.

<snip-de-dip>

WTF?

Cheers and Happy Easter.

Lisa, that inhales big-time. I guess these little things are just so good at holding value that they are beginning to be worth stealing. Shame you can't set it up to electrocute anyone who touches it..... :biggrin:

[SIPNGAS]

Lisa, that inhales big-time. I guess these little things are just so good at holding value that they are beginning to be worth stealing. Shame you can't set it up to electrocute anyone who touches it..... :biggrin:

wouldn't that be sweet.

[AlexNet0]

aww, im sorry, that sucks

[LtNoogie]

I wonder if it's the same jerks since it happened at the same place? Sorry to hear about it. That's the last thing anyone needs is a**holes messing up the car for nothing.

[SIPNGAS]

If it's the same ones as last time, they know there isn't anything worth stealing besides the stuff animals that I have sitting in those two pockets on either side of the climate control pillar. That's all they found to take last time. I feel like I'm being targeted. Nobody else is getting their cars broken into. :(

[tomato]

Sorry to hear that! I can see the damage on the picture!! :mad::mad::mad: A...holes broke into my old car so many times, broke the lock, and everything :rolleyes: I know how you feel. :frown:

I had a car alarm installed at the dealership when I bought my 2007 Yaris. They installed keyless entry on the driver's side with the alarm. It's an aftermarket part called KS-2040, by Karr Security Systems. You can set it up so it locks and alarms goes on automatically when you exit the car, or you can do it yourself manually with a little remote.

Shop around, though, I'm pretty sure I got ripped off having it done at the dealership. But around here, where I live, they'll break the window if they see a quarter on the floor, so I wanted it done right away. :iono:

Hope that helps.

[SIPNGAS]

Sorry to hear that! I can see the damage on the picture!! :mad::mad::mad: A...holes broke into my old car so many times, broke the lock, and everything :rolleyes: I know how you feel. :frown:

I had a car alarm installed at the dealership when I bought my 2007 Yaris. They installed keyless entry on the driver's side with the alarm. It's an aftermarket part called KS-2040, by Karr Security Systems. You can set it up so it locks and alarms goes on automatically when you exit the car, or you can do it yourself manually with a little remote.

Shop around, though, I'm pretty sure I got ripped off having it done at the dealership. But around here, where I live, they'll break the window if they see a quarter on the floor, so I wanted it done right away. :iono:

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the info!!

I am definitely looking into SOMETHING.

[SilverBack]

I'm sorry to hear that. People are so stupid.

May I offer a solution?:
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[AlexNet0]

If you buy the alarm system Ill install it for free, lol :biggrin:

well...if both of us feel like road trips haha

[tomato]

Thanks for the info!!

I am definitely looking into SOMETHING.

People will tell you that alarms go off all the time and nobody pays attention anymore, but I don't know, I feel it's worth it. Alarms may not deter a professional thief but it will deter some and people usually look when an alarm goes off in a parking lot. I think it's worth the money. I've seen more broken windows in the last couple of months, than I've ever seen before. This economy is not helping any.

Hope your insurance covers some of the repairs. :frown:

[auxmike]

Does'nt look worth taking to a bodyshop for such small damage. I'd invest in a bottle of touchup myself.
I had some D!ck steal my SONY MiniDisc deck from my '93 Saturn years ago.
They twisted the lock cylinder with a real big screwdriver to get in. I had to completly disassemble the whole lock cylinder and bend everything back into shape bit by bit.
I think I knew who did it too!:evil:

[firemachine69]

Hey there Lisa.


Can I introduce you to Winchester, or Smith & Wesson? :wink:

[tk-421]

Sorry to hear about this, Lisa... I really hope your insurance covers this.

[eTiMaGo]

bleh this sucks, sorry to hear it...

[*MAD DOG*]

Sucks Bigtime...........

[SIPNGAS]

Does'nt look worth taking to a bodyshop for such small damage. I'd invest in a bottle of touchup myself.
I had some D!ck steal my SONY MiniDisc deck from my '93 Saturn years ago.
They twisted the lock cylinder with a real big screwdriver to get in. I had to completly disassemble the whole lock cylinder and bend everything back into shape bit by bit.
I think I knew who did it too!:evil:

What you can't really see in the picture is the dent created by whatever they were trying to pry the door open with. It's very noticable and won't look good with just touch up paint, I'm afraid. That and my friend tonight noticed the door must be bent, because it doesn't sit flush with the frame. This is going to be a fairly costly repair. :cry:

[SIPNGAS]

Sorry to hear about this, Lisa... I really hope your insurance covers this.

I have a 500 dollar deductible. :o/

There go my wheels this year.

[bobselectric]

Lisa, that inhales big-time. I guess these little things are just so good at holding value that they are beginning to be worth stealing. Shame you can't set it up to electrocute anyone who touches it..... :biggrin:

I could take care of that for you...

[SIPNGAS]

I could take care of that for you...

LOL

[Bob_VT]

Is there damage that MUST be fixed asap?

I really believe the reason they are breaking into your car is the TRD sticker. These rocket scientists are thinking it would be fun to drive and sell all the TRD parts.

The stock stereo to a crack addict is only worth $5-$10 on the street......

Whoever did it were obvious rookies.

This past week I was in CT on business and the whole right side of my car got scratched up and door dinged. I feel your pain.

Happy Easter!

[m911gt]

Lisa, I'm sorry to hear about this happening...again. I wonder what they want...are they trying to steal your car? I don't get it.

[SIPNGAS]

I think it's the tint on the windows. At night, you can't see into the car and because it's lowered and the windows are dark, I think the jerks are assuming there must be something in there worth getting at.

I don't know...I might have the windows retinted a lighter shade.


I'm not sure if it has to be fixed right away. The metal is showing through right at he crease on the roof. I'm afraid of rusting. I'll get estimates and opinions this week.

[Giobatera]

Hey Lisa, did you check the features for the alarm I told you? I think it's well worth to get it. By the way, did you inform you insurance company yet?

[SIPNGAS]

no, I haven't informed my insurance company. I want to see what the cost would be to repair it first.

[Giobatera]

Good ideia! :thumbsup:

[GeneW]

I think it's the tint on the windows. At night, you can't see into the car and because it's lowered and the windows are dark, I think the jerks are assuming there must be something in there worth getting at.

I don't know...I might have the windows retinted a lighter shade.


I'm not sure if it has to be fixed right away. The metal is showing through right at he crease on the roof. I'm afraid of rusting. I'll get estimates and opinions this week.

The use of a pry bar seems to indicate an amateur at work. A pro would have used a tool to open the door. Of course maybe the Yaris "pops" open if you stress the door hard enough. I'll have to take a look.

Sorry to hear you're going through this kind of crap. I"m waiting for it in my neighborhood, though so far we're not getting hammered by the credit crunch and the unemployment is still running for most people off work.

Here's some 'inspiration' for you...

http://www.stickdeath.com/2004auto.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs


Gene

[SIPNGAS]

The use of a pry bar seems to indicate an amateur at work. A pro would have used a tool to open the door. Of course maybe the Yaris "pops" open if you stress the door hard enough. I'll have to take a look.

Sorry to hear you're going through this kind of crap. I"m waiting for it in my neighborhood, though so far we're not getting hammered by the credit crunch and the unemployment is still running for most people off work.

Here's some 'inspiration' for you...

http://www.stickdeath.com/2004auto.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs




Gene

SO nice to see you back!! :thumbup:

[Bob_VT]

Lisa excuse the hijack.....

Happy Easter Gene! You did it.

[GeneW]

SO nice to see you back!! :thumbup:

Thanks, Lisa. Sorry to see you under such trying circumstances. You'll get it fixed.

Gene

[SIPNGAS]

Lisa excuse the hijack.....

Happy Easter Gene! You did it.

Noooo problem!! :biggrin:

[GeneW]

Lisa excuse the hijack.....

Happy Easter Gene! You did it.

Thanks, Bob. Learned a lot while on "vacation".

Gene

[Lafiro]

Yeah, after my dads car had its window broken, we put an alarm on it, and keep mine inside the garage. This was not the only time something has happened, just a fwe weeks ago, someone backed up into my dads car or something did, and broke the taillight, and the plastic casing for the licence plate.

So from then on, I purchased a 5megapixel security camera. Works nicely, but needs tuning/a better lens.

[Kal-El]

Maybe these punks think the Yaris was easiest to break into and know that it doesn't usually have an alarm? The Yaris isn't a high theft vehicle so I think it's in hopes of finding a hidden valuable like a portable nav unit or iPod. That's my guess.

[Bob_VT]

Maybe these punks think the Yaris was easiest to break into and know that it doesn't usually have an alarm? The Yaris isn't a high theft vehicle so I think it's in hopes of finding a hidden valuable like a portable nav unit or iPod. That's my guess.

STOP stereo typing !!! They might have been unemployed bank executives, frustrated mortgage brokers, Doctor's, lawyers, great grandmother's..... we really don't know do we!!!!:rolleyes:

[auxmike]

How's he stereotyping? 'Punks' does'nt refer to any racial group!:confused:

[SIPNGAS]

Lisa that sucks, I am sorry to hear that some asshat or asshats did this. I hope it is not to expensive to fix and if I were you I would look into maybe getting a car alarm.

Hey there, Mike...

Yes, a car alarm...less tint on my windows...there are a few things I can do...hopefully.

The funny thing is, until Sean moved out, my car was never broken into.

Coincidence, I'm sure...but still fishy.

[Bob_VT]

How's he stereotyping? 'Punks' does'nt refer to any racial group!:confused:

Stereotyping has nothing to do with race but can be done by race...... :wink:

[Kal-El]

STOP stereo typing !!! They might have been unemployed bank executives, frustrated mortgage brokers, Doctor's, lawyers, great grandmother's..... we really don't know do we!!!!:rolleyes:

Hey Bob, this post is a joke right?

"Punks" is just a general term to describe law-breaking idiots in this case. Although it may have various other interpretations as well. Hell, it's also a type of music.

Unless you're a punk, hence why you're offended? :confused:

:tongue:

Can you explain?

[Kal-El]

Stereotyping has nothing to do with race but can be done by race...... :wink:

What do you mean "by race"?

[1stToyota]

I have a 500 dollar deductible. :o/

There go my wheels this year.

When you do, remember good wheel locks (I like Gorilla locks) or the drop-out punks will relieve you of the nice new rims.

[hatchbackkid82]

Sorry to hear about your car

[SIPNGAS]

What do you mean "by race"?

Could you make the semantics argument another thread, pretty please?

I'm was kind of liking the good advice I was getting about THE BREAK IN OF MY CAR.

[Kal-El]

Could you make the semantics argument another thread, pretty please?

I'm was kind of liking the good advice I was getting about THE BREAK IN OF MY CAR.

:confused:

Sorry it took a slight turn but I was just defending myself against an odd comment from Bob. My post was trying to be helpful (below) but I didn't realize "punks" was such a bad word and I was attacked. Let's just call the gentleman who broke into your car a "citizen specializing in automotive vandalism". :rolleyes:

Maybe these punks think the Yaris was easiest to break into and know that it doesn't usually have an alarm? The Yaris isn't a high theft vehicle so I think it's in hopes of finding a hidden valuable like a portable nav unit or iPod. That's my guess.

Again, sorry about your car.

[Bob_VT]

Punk is a subculture. You were not attacked get over it.

[Giobatera]

Why don't you guys just open another thread to discuss that without taking away the REAL meaning of this thread????? :iono:

[SIPNGAS]

Well, I received some good news when I called my insurance company today...

my comprehensive deductible was already at zero but while I had them on the phone, I had my collision deductible changed from 500 to 50 and it raised my rates only about 10 dollars per month. I'll change that back soon, but for right now, it's the better option for me.

So, by next week I should be getting my little car all fixed up...again. :D

[BLAZINBLUEVITZ]

i think the EX did it.....

[SIPNGAS]

i think the EX did it.....

I don't think he would have the balls to do it...but some of his friends would.

You're not the first to say that. Several of my friends here have suggested it, too....

I hope not. Really. But I can't rule it out, either. :frown:

[1stToyota]

I doubt that I'd ever get mad enough or dumb enough to damage another person's car, but I wouldn't waste my time trying to break into a car hoping that I could find a toy to take away from that person, even though there are no visible toys...if I was mad I'd knife a tire or two, or three, and do a complete walkaround keying of the car; much more damage in under 30 seconds.

[SIPNGAS]

I doubt that I'd ever get mad enough or dumb enough to damage another person's car, but I wouldn't waste my time trying to break into a car hoping that I could find a toy to take away from that person, even though there are no visible toys...if I was mad I'd knife a tire or two, or three, and do a complete walkaround keying of the car; much more damage in under 30 seconds.

So true. It just seems funny because this is the second time something like this has happend to my car since he left. No other cars in the parking lot were tampered with...either time. :iono:

[Bob_VT]

It is a tough thing...... if you have a blinking led light people may think you are protectiond something worth money...... if you get an alarm and it is shock sensative.... YOU WILL get false alarms too...... After the first few false alarms even you will ignore the noise.

[Kal-El]

So did it happen during the day or at night? Is there parts of the parking lot (I assume you park regularly) that has high visibility like near the street? Maybe that would also help avoid future occurrences.

:smile:

[1stToyota]

So true. It just seems funny because this is the second time something like this has happend to my car since he left. No other cars in the parking lot were tampered with...either time. :iono:

Sometimes I think it's just bad luck. For a longest time my house was the only one I noticed that was getting repeatedly egged, papered, mustard-n-fruitlooped, mailbox knocked down...after about the 10th time I finally just ripped the mailbox out of the ground and got a PO Box.

He is probably the most likely suspect, but hopefully it was just some kids being bad and it won't happen again.

[bobselectric]

I had two friends back in the 80's the first of whom owned an 84 MR2. After the car was stolen twice in the first year, he had 4 120db horns installed in the car so that if anyone took it, their brains turned to mush. Unfortunately, it just increased the amount of vandalism done to the car.
The second friend owned a 66 chevy bel air that was a real bomb. It had rust and dings and dents, but that is not why it was a bomb. Arnie was a demolitions expert in Nam, and came back a little paranoid. We went to lunch one day and he cautioned me about putting my feet on the wooden box on the passengers side floor. Turns out, the reason he would turn his car off and on three times before he would drive away was to disarm the fuse on the block of C4 in the box.

[SIPNGAS]

So did it happen during the day or at night? Is there parts of the parking lot (I assume you park regularly) that has high visibility like near the street? Maybe that would also help avoid future occurrences.

:smile:

Both times happened at night. Now I park in a different spot, one that puts me at more risk of door dings BUT, it directly under a lamp post so the yahoos can see inside and tell there isn't anything worth stealing.

Bob..wow...that's quite a story!!

[enobmort42]

Turns out, the reason he would turn his car off and on three times before he would drive away was to disarm the fuse on the block of C4 in the box.

yikes!

sorry to hear about the break in! when it happens to one yaris, we all feel the pain! :(