Her Car was Stolen (Page 2): What a bunch of bolonee! The car was stolen & as a result. I'd take them to court if contacting the BBB couldn't get any results.

tcthome Loc: NJ

jerryc41 wrote:

Local woman -

My car was stolen out of my driveway last week. While driving on thruway a high speed chase with police ensued. Car stopped and robbers jumped out and ran. Apparently, car ran out of gas-😊. However, car was banged up (which insurance won’t cover because I didn’t do damage). Police think it’s related to car ring in New Jersey. Time to rethink home security and lock your cars.

What a bunch of bolonee! The car was stolen & as a result. I'd take them to court if contacting the BBB couldn't get any results.

BrianFlaherty Loc: Wilseyville, CA

In 1958, I bought my first "brand new" car: a Skoda (from Chekoslovakia). There were only 38 of them sold in the United States; and, half of them were sold in California. . And, we each knew the other Skoda owners! Within 6 months, I had begun leaving the key in the ignition. . HOPING it would be stolen! However, that never happened! Probably for the same reason that I wanted it stolen: I could rarely get the car started! Two years later, I pushed it into a dealer's used car lot; and, traded it for a 1954 Cadillac. . .They gave me $50, trading it in on the Cadillac!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

pbearperry wrote:

I got my first car in 1965 and locked it all the time.

With new cars, locking is so much easier. I just push a button on the outside door handle.

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

jerryc41 wrote:

Local woman -

My car was stolen out of my driveway last week. While driving on thruway a high speed chase with police ensued. Car stopped and robbers jumped out and ran. Apparently, car ran out of gas-😊. However, car was banged up (which insurance won’t cover because I didn’t do damage). Police think it’s related to car ring in New Jersey. Time to rethink home security and lock your cars.

Yea and find another insurance company too.
Bruce.

ecblackiii Loc: Maryland

jerryc41 wrote:

Local woman -

My car was stolen out of my driveway last week. While driving on thruway a high speed chase with police ensued. Car stopped and robbers jumped out and ran. Apparently, car ran out of gas-😊. However, car was banged up (which insurance won’t cover because I didn’t do damage). Police think it’s related to car ring in New Jersey. Time to rethink home security and lock your cars.

She was stonewalled. It is the car that was insured, not the driver. Even if the driver is someone not authorized to drive the vehicle, the insurance company is liable for the damage. (Unless, of course, there is something the woman is not telling.)

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Jack47 wrote:

We have one of the most stolen cars in North America….the 2022 Honda CRV. Not only do we lock it at all times, the fobs are kept in an RFID wallet AND we use the Club, an old but trusted device.

A club will not defeat an experienced car thief. They know how to get them off quickly.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/steering-wheel-locks-prevent-car-theft/

will

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

During his 7th day of rest, God finally got around to inventing "The Garage"
However, you still need to keep it locked up

clint f. Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa

Soul Dr. wrote:

A club will not defeat an experienced car thief. They know how to get them off quickly.

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/steering-wheel-locks-prevent-car-theft/

will

My dad once said “If you pay for ‘The Club’ you’ve already been robbed.

edrobinsonjr Loc: Boise, Idaho

jerryc41 wrote:

It was a white BMW that was stolen, and she had "full coverage," whatever that means.

Maybe the insurance co. just didn't like beamers... :)

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

Time to rethink insurance companies too.

badapple Loc: Twin Lake, Michigan

I’ve read the Chicago Mayor wants to blame the theft of a car on the manufacturer.

RiJoRi Loc: Sandy Ridge, NC

I wonder if there is something in the policy about "reasonable precautions" (or something like that) – e.g., locking up your expensive car would be reasonable . 🤔

--Rich

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

badapple wrote:

I’ve read the Chicago Mayor wants to blame the theft of a car on the manufacturer.

Not surprised, NY, Chicago, all blues states and cities. They are so stupid they get what they voted for. Oh yea, let me hope this does not get moved to the attic for stating the truth.
Bruce.

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

Jack47 wrote:

We have one of the most stolen cars in North America….the 2022 Honda CRV. Not only do we lock it at all times, the fobs are kept in an RFID wallet AND we use the Club, an old but trusted device.

Excellent security measures with one exception. That "Old but trusted device" is next to useless because despite what most people believe modern steering wheels are not made of steel. Thieves are able to saw through steering wheels quickly and remove the "Club" without even breaking a sweat. I know this from personal experience having had a 1993 Honda Accord stolen three times in as many years.

Klickitatdave Loc: Seattle Washington

It is possible that she did not have comprehensive coverage which would likely allow the insurance company to argue that unless specific damages to the vehicle were attributable to the theft and/or subsequent police chase then they would deny damage claims. In their view, they do not want to pay to repair damages that were already present at the time of the theft. I personally had a Honda Accord stolen three times and my insurance covered damages that were the result of the thefts but not any scratches or dents that were not.