WR1 No.138 Stolen last night
12 June 2004, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Daz34
Probably got into the keybox in the showroom / offices
12 June 2004, 10:20 PM
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The RAC can activate it whenever they want and find the location of a car. there is nothing that needs doing in the car to make it work.
So if they are called, told the car is stolen, they can do an instant trace on it.
So if they are called, told the car is stolen, they can do an instant trace on it.
Don't give in to em...
12 June 2004, 10:48 PM
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sorry for you m8
wr1 owners, beware of your number plates being stolen
easy way to clone a car.
plates are very hard to copy these days at retailers
all sorts of checks made so stealing is favourite
wr1 owners, beware of your number plates being stolen
easy way to clone a car.
plates are very hard to copy these days at retailers
all sorts of checks made so stealing is favourite
12 June 2004, 11:06 PM
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just a little help needed
Originally Posted by nickthehead
Gutted for you mate. I work for a main dealer and can assure you it will be covered under their insurance wheather you are insured on i
t or not.
t or not.
cheers,will be very gratefull
trevs
12 June 2004, 11:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dream Weaver
Sorry to hear it 
Had nearly talked myself into buying a Scoob today, thinking it would be safe enough parking it on my street - have changed my mind now
Had nearly talked myself into buying a Scoob today, thinking it would be safe enough parking it on my street - have changed my mind now
the advantages far outway the disadvantages.
no problems in over four years, touch wood
12 June 2004, 11:48 PM
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gutted for you m8 , this happened recently up my way, i ordered my sti uk and was told my name was on one on its way to the dealers so i would have it on such & such a day, this never happened and i had to wait another fortnight for mine. Only to read later in the paper that the dealer had one stolen from the showroom at about the time i was meant to collect mine ( which incidently was smashed through a steel barrier), the car was found in carlisle but i often wonder if it was the one meant for me. I hope your dealer does his part and sorts this out quickley for you. all the best
, this happened recently up my way, i ordered my sti uk and was told my name was on one on its way to the dealers so i would have it on such & such a day, this never happened and i had to wait another fortnight for mine. Only to read later in the paper that the dealer had one stolen from the showroom at about the time i was meant to collect mine ( which incidently was smashed through a steel barrier), the car was found in carlisle but i often wonder if it was the one meant for me. I hope your dealer does his part and sorts this out quickley for you. all the best
14 June 2004, 01:59 PM
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There are still a couple of Wr1's that havnt been sold so getting another wont (hopefully) be a problem for you 
I think the theives are muppets for stealing such a rare car though, i doubt they would be able to get rid of it, unless they are using it for spares
Tony
I think the theives are muppets for stealing such a rare car though, i doubt they would be able to get rid of it, unless they are using it for spares
Tony
14 June 2004, 02:55 PM
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Only 1st post and no reply ? .......this thread is starting to feel like someone is pulling legs here .Many appologies if I'm wrong but wouldn't you be on SN following up your post and trying to get info from fellow owners ?
Dave
.Many appologies if I'm wrong but wouldn't you be on SN following up your post and trying to get info from fellow owners ?Dave
14 June 2004, 03:36 PM
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Very sorry to hear that mate
What ever you do DONT accept that car back.
Chances are the engine will of been ragged silly and it is critical that in the first 1000 miles to be gently.
Demand a new one.
What ever you do DONT accept that car back.
Chances are the engine will of been ragged silly and it is critical that in the first 1000 miles to be gently.
Demand a new one.
14 June 2004, 03:39 PM
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Hi all, I'm a bit of a Newbie and drive a Civic Type R but when the lease expires on that, it's probably Scooby time!
On a similar note, when my CTR was in for some warranty work, the Honda dealer's place was ramraided and another CTR was taken.
Two things surprised me:
1 The Fire Service and/or fire regulations demand that keys be kept in the cars that are in the service bays.
2 The cars are not necessarily insured against theft. Now I think that is a load of BS because it seems to me that the garage becomes the bailee (ie is responsible) for the car when left with them.
Luckily mine was in bits even though the keys were in the ignition!
On a similar note, when my CTR was in for some warranty work, the Honda dealer's place was ramraided and another CTR was taken.
Two things surprised me:
1 The Fire Service and/or fire regulations demand that keys be kept in the cars that are in the service bays.
2 The cars are not necessarily insured against theft. Now I think that is a load of BS because it seems to me that the garage becomes the bailee (ie is responsible) for the car when left with them.
Luckily mine was in bits even though the keys were in the ignition!
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14 June 2004, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by IN THE STICKS
Only 1st post and no reply ? .......this thread is starting to feel like someone is pulling legs here .Many appologies if I'm wrong but wouldn't you be on SN following up your post and trying to get info from fellow owners ?
Dave
.Many appologies if I'm wrong but wouldn't you be on SN following up your post and trying to get info from fellow owners ?Dave
WR1 No 138:
Registration Number: FV04 VTL
John
14 June 2004, 04:34 PM
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Somebody I know had his 2 month old MY04 STi stolen a few weeks ago. Pulled up at a garage and as he was returning to his car was tackled from behind. Another person snatched the keys out of his hands and they drove off with his car. By the time he notified the police and RAC the tracker device had been de-activated (within about 30 minutes).
He was told by the insurance loss adjuster that the car would have been out of the country within a couple of days.
I am sure they could have sold quite a few of the parts on. Rear wing (£900 new), STi intercooler (£500 new), Alloys (£1000 new), Brembo brakes ????
He was told by the insurance loss adjuster that the car would have been out of the country within a couple of days.
I am sure they could have sold quite a few of the parts on. Rear wing (£900 new), STi intercooler (£500 new), Alloys (£1000 new), Brembo brakes ????
14 June 2004, 10:06 PM
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Sorry to hear about the car 'F.''##''B/''@'''@'
A anti hi jack system seems to be the way to go .Not in this case but my friend who fits alarms said that trackers are being sust out. The anti hijack alarm is the best way at the moment.i.e the one he mentioned was a credit card sized device which you have on you but not attached to the key.The theiving scum bags always go for the key and not the second device.plus always use a disk lock there some devices that can take 20 mins to undo if at all(scumbags cant be arsed with those as well as an alarm (some anyway). With anti hi jack by the time they have drove off in the car the hazzard go on the alarm then the car stops. By this time you have phoned the police and out of the area. Really wish there was a device that would give a shock of 100,000 volts aswell
A anti hi jack system seems to be the way to go .Not in this case but my friend who fits alarms said that trackers are being sust out. The anti hijack alarm is the best way at the moment.i.e the one he mentioned was a credit card sized device which you have on you but not attached to the key.The theiving scum bags always go for the key and not the second device.plus always use a disk lock there some devices that can take 20 mins to undo if at all(scumbags cant be arsed with those as well as an alarm (some anyway). With anti hi jack by the time they have drove off in the car the hazzard go on the alarm then the car stops. By this time you have phoned the police and out of the area. Really wish there was a device that would give a shock of 100,000 volts aswell
14 June 2004, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by THOMO
Sorry to hear about the car 'F.''##''B/''@'''@'
A anti hi jack system seems to be the way to go .Not in this case but my friend who fits alarms said that trackers are being sust out. The anti hijack alarm is the best way at the moment.i.e the one he mentioned was a credit card sized device which you have on you but not attached to the key.The theiving scum bags always go for the key and not the second device.plus always use a disk lock there some devices that can take 20 mins to undo if at all(scumbags cant be arsed with those as well as an alarm (some anyway). With anti hi jack by the time they have drove off in the car the hazzard go on the alarm then the car stops. By this time you have phoned the police and out of the area. Really wish there was a device that would give a shock of 100,000 volts aswell
A anti hi jack system seems to be the way to go .Not in this case but my friend who fits alarms said that trackers are being sust out. The anti hijack alarm is the best way at the moment.i.e the one he mentioned was a credit card sized device which you have on you but not attached to the key.The theiving scum bags always go for the key and not the second device.plus always use a disk lock there some devices that can take 20 mins to undo if at all(scumbags cant be arsed with those as well as an alarm (some anyway). With anti hi jack by the time they have drove off in the car the hazzard go on the alarm then the car stops. By this time you have phoned the police and out of the area. Really wish there was a device that would give a shock of 100,000 volts aswell
14 June 2004, 10:50 PM
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got bored so tried to do some research on it,
couldn't find any but found this article from America:
(New York-WABC, March 15, 2004) — They brought their car in for servicing to a local dealership and never dreamed it would be stolen and then wrecked in a high-speed chase with local police. Now the owner says they feel like they're being robbed a second time by the dealership it was stolen from. And who is responsible for the repairs?
couldn't find any but found this article from America:
(New York-WABC, March 15, 2004) — They brought their car in for servicing to a local dealership and never dreamed it would be stolen and then wrecked in a high-speed chase with local police. Now the owner says they feel like they're being robbed a second time by the dealership it was stolen from. And who is responsible for the repairs?
15 June 2004, 09:41 AM
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Thanks guys...
I havent been able to go online much as I've been offwork & had to borrow a freinds laptop (hench akaLiamWR1) but the story is on Friday night Chandlers was raided, they used an older car to ram a set of steel gates, broke into the workshop (round the back of the showroom) and stole 2 cars (mine & another) the owner who lives next door woke up and called the police, who arrived & gave chase, the other car was used to slow up the police cars and rammed the **** out of them, my car was driven off at high speed.
Its a CID investigation & they think it was stolen to order & by now in Ireland.
Lucky for me the car, although registered & insured in my name, will be replaced by the dealer/IM. The only downside is im back to square one again
I will post a better chain of events when I get to work.
Cheers for the support gents.
Liam.
I havent been able to go online much as I've been offwork & had to borrow a freinds laptop (hench akaLiamWR1) but the story is on Friday night Chandlers was raided, they used an older car to ram a set of steel gates, broke into the workshop (round the back of the showroom) and stole 2 cars (mine & another) the owner who lives next door woke up and called the police, who arrived & gave chase, the other car was used to slow up the police cars and rammed the **** out of them, my car was driven off at high speed.
Its a CID investigation & they think it was stolen to order & by now in Ireland.
Lucky for me the car, although registered & insured in my name, will be replaced by the dealer/IM. The only downside is im back to square one again
I will post a better chain of events when I get to work.
Cheers for the support gents.
Liam.
Hope you get it soon.