So Today My Car Almost Got Stolen

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

Those cameras look amazing! But unfortunately they need to be plugged into a wall socket. I'm looking for a battery operated one so I can put it *inside* my car, facing out. There are also no sockets in the parking garage. Maybe they make a battery-operated one?

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Anyway, an update:

I just had a police office come by so I could file the official police report for vandalism. He recommended a car alarm of course, but if I didn't want to get one installed, car alarm stickers on the front side windows often deters thieves hahaha. Also good: a blinking red light on the dashboard to look like a car alarm. Thieves often see either one of these or both and just move on. Brilliant!!!!!!

Most of the WiFi cameras use a power cube that is either 5V, 9V or 12V. You could simply snip the power wire and connect it to the car using a DC to DC converter (or voltage regulator).

[JohnnyRockets]

Originally Posted by CTScott

Most of the WiFi cameras use a power cube that is either 5V, 9V or 12V. You could simply snip the power wire and connect it to the car using a DC to DC converter (or voltage regulator).

Wouldn't that kill the car battery if I left the camera running all day?

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

Wouldn't that kill the car battery if I left the camera running all day?

It depends on the camera. I have an LG one that draws less than 500mA @ 5VDC. That would be about 200 mA at 12VDC, which would take 3-4 days to kill the battery.

[JohnnyRockets]

This morning I went to get an official inspection and estimate from my insurance provider.

Do these charges seem too high or is this a pretty fair pricing?

[edmscan]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

Do these charges seem too high or is this a pretty fair pricing?

That sounds pretty cheap to me. The labor rate when I got my Yaris fixed recently was over double that.

[JohnnyRockets]

Originally Posted by edmscan

That sounds pretty cheap to me. The labor rate when I got my Yaris fixed recently was over double that.

Thank you. That is good to hear.

Is it acceptable to purchase my own parts? Is that a faux pas?

I found all three parts for less expensive at toyotapartsoverstock.com.

For example, 6905152440 (RT Cylinder & Key Set):
- $63.70 from the insurance quote
- $46.51 here: http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...905152440.html

Anyone have experience purchasing through here or any other Toyota parts website?

[UberSilver]

You may want look into higher end model Toyotas with the same type of door handle, than you could get chrome and not need to paint.

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

Thank you. That is good to hear.

Is it acceptable to purchase my own parts? Is that a faux pas?

I found all three parts for less expensive at toyotapartsoverstock.com.

For example, 6905152440 (RT Cylinder & Key Set):
- $63.70 from the insurance quote
- $46.51 here: http://www.toyotapartsoverstock.com/...905152440.html

Anyone have experience purchasing through here or any other Toyota parts website?

[Septembersrain]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

This morning I went to get an official inspection and estimate from my insurance provider.

Do these charges seem too high or is this a pretty fair pricing?

Definitely isn't bad in price.
I've seen triple that on similar situations.

[BIGTAZ351]

I would run a wire from my 110 hot plug in to the frame, discreetly....cures male dogs too!

[TOLMACH]

Good price. Pretty cheap actually

[mirapatec]

I am sorry to see you have had damage to your car. I never considered that anyone would ever attempt to break into a Yaris. The cost of repair is not that bad, but having to do it in the first place would simply make me angry.

[JohnnyRockets]

Originally Posted by mirapatec

I am sorry to see you have had damage to your car. I never considered that anyone would ever attempt to break into a Yaris. The cost of repair is not that bad, but having to do it in the first place would simply make me angry.

I agree. Who in the !@#$ would break into a Yaris.

Yes, it is infuriating.

[nookandcrannycar]

Originally Posted by JohnnyRockets

Who in the !@#$ would break into a Yaris.

Aren't some cars from Japan stolen to be stripped for the parts (as the total worth is more that way) ?