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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.

MadMax · 02-26-2009, 02:20 PM

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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

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Originally Posted by blktiger60

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?!

nemelek · 02-26-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

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.

ddongbap · 02-28-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tomato

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.

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.

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, 05:36 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

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Originally Posted by jess

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?

Holy crap. How long does that take to put on and take off?

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.

Yawesh · 02-27-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jess

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!

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.

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.

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.

02-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#4
blktiger60 View User's Garage Drives: `08 HB S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington Posts: 152	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. __________________ - The Black Ship Yaris -

02-26-2009, 03:56 PM	#9
TheRealEnth Beast View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Blz Blu LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 1,365	woah... your own lojack sorta? i want that ;D __________________ One you've taken a yaris for a spin, there's no turning back. Its a Chao!!!

02-26-2009, 04:23 PM	#10
justjesus View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orange County Posts: 962	insurance for theft 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.

02-27-2009, 01:01 AM	#12
jess Drives: 09 hatchback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ca Posts: 24	Gone in 60 seconds - the sequel 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?

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02-26-2009, 11:29 AM	#1
elmo WFO Drives: 2008 hb Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: E. Tennessee Posts: 190	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

02-26-2009, 11:41 AM	#2
texkid The one with cheese on it Drives: '10 Corolla S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 380	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.

02-26-2009, 03:19 PM	#8
Havana Drives: 2009 Yaris 3 door M/T Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 56	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.

02-26-2009, 05:36 PM	#11
Kaotic Lazagna View User's Garage Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Central Valley, CA Posts: 9,873	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.

02-27-2009, 03:13 AM	#14
jess Drives: 09 hatchback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: ca Posts: 24	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.

02-27-2009, 07:43 AM	#16
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	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.

02-27-2009, 01:46 PM	#17
supmet Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2007 4 Door Yaris Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,357	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.

02-28-2009, 01:58 PM	#18
Lafiro Drives: 06 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Ok, well dont have a nice car in puerto rico, and for that matter not even in DR.