[dirkph]

My car was broken into this morning/last night. The thieves manage to steal my Boston Acoustic Subwoofers, my in-dash screen, three amps, etc... all totaling at around $3000-$4000 in just parts alone + hundreds upon hundreds in labor.

I have ALL the receipts and I even have old pictures as evidence to prove that these audio parts were all bolted down and professionally installed.

Furthering my claim, my trunk was completely ripped out... and there are bent screws/nails to prove this.

My door handle was also ripped out now my door doesn't close properly.

I just filed for insurance and my appointment is later this week... but how much will I be covered? I have comprehensive, but that's it. Will my audio be covered?

If it isn't, I will have lost about $7000 total! Ouch. Let me know your experiences...

[pingu81]

That sucks. Did you have an alarm? Was it parked on the street?

[Presto]

http://www.icbc.com/autoplan/optional/vehicle-equipment/special-equipment#Variables._frag_]Special Equipment Coverage


This insurance is for the extra things you have added to your vehicle. It insures permanently attached non-manufacturer's equipment worth more than $5,000, or permanently attached sound and communication equipment worth more than $1,000 for most passenger and light commercial vehicles.

Since this option covers over $1000, perhaps it means that ICBC will only cover up to $1000 if you just have comprehensive. Sucks if you don't have this option. Fuck thieves.

[Harvey Specter]

Keep an eye out on craigslist and ebay.

[!Aznboi128]

that sucks man

when my car got broken in to I had a z1, 2 amps and a 12" sub worth about 4Gs and all i got was 1k back for a deck.... now i sold it all went back to stock

[dirkph]

http://www.icbc.com/autoplan/optional/vehicle-equipment/special-equipment#Variables._frag_]Special Equipment Coverage



Since this option covers over $1000, perhaps it means that ICBC will only cover up to $1000 if you just have comprehensive. Sucks if you don't have this option. Fuck thieves.

I saw that. I do have that option...

But I've heard of stories where ICBC has covered much more than just $1000. My friend a few years ago went through the same ordeal and ICBC ended up covering $4000 worth of audio stolen. Did they change it recently?

[dirkph]

That sucks. Did you have an alarm? Was it parked on the street?

Yes and no. I was parked in some visitor parking stalls at my dad's condo.

Seriously a tragedy... ruined my day! :'(

[alex.w *//]

damn sucks to hear dude..

keep a eye out on craigslist

[mmmk]

Yes and no. I was parked in some visitor parking stalls at my dad's condo.

Seriously a tragedy... ruined my day! :'(

which condo?? i sometimes park at friends' condos in bby

[Eastwood]

I feel you. I'll keep an eye out of craigslist for you. Do you have a list of the equipment that was stolen?

[thumper]

maybe post those pictures u mentioned u had also... there might be a chance the thief will post pics as well so we could maybe match it up?

[edit] i just noticed your sig... this happened on the island?

[dirkph]

I feel you. I'll keep an eye out of craigslist for you. Do you have a list of the equipment that was stolen?

Thank you so much! Out of the all the equipment that was taken, the components I really cared about were...

Boston Subwoofer G5124 - These are two subs that were stolen from my trunk. They are both 12". They were housed in a fiber glass box which was inverted.
Clarion Amplifier 500W Amplifier - There were two of these amps...model name DPX2250.
Clarion Amplifier 1500W Mono, Digital - Another amp... model name DPX11500.
Clarion in-dash CD/DVD 7" LCD screen - An in-dash TV screen for a car. Model number... VRX765VD

There were a ton of bits and pieces that were taken... but really those are the biggest components missing! If ANY of you guys see this floating around Ebay/Craigslist/Usedvictoria/Usedvancouver, please let me know!

One less criminal out there helps us protect our cars.

[dirkph]

maybe post those pictures u mentioned u had also... there might be a chance the thief will post pics as well so we could maybe match it up?

[edit] i just noticed your sig... this happened on the island?

Yes, I am on the island. I am keeping track of Craigslist/UsedVic here... but Vancouver is a much bigger market... it might show up somewhere.

I'm offering a good cash reward for anyone that can help me track it down if that helps!

Here are the only pics I have of the sub and trunk setup...

http://www.seductionprofits.com/stolenaudio01.jpg
http://www.seductionprofits.com/stolenaudio02.jpg

Thanks, guys.

[Death2Theft]

Keep cranking your systems specially when you park it helps me identify easy targets.

[dirkph]

Keep cranking your systems specially when you park it helps me identify easy targets.

You may not believe this but I never crank my system. ESPECIALLY in parking lots. My car isn't all that flashy, either. It's pretty much completely stock from the exterior.

There is nothing on it that screams "i'm a target." Someone must have done their research.

[J____]

could it be someone u knw? very likely. i had a tenant once who got his car system jacked 3 times. yea, 3 times in a year. always parked outside my house. when he left, no theft ever occured even when i left my wallet in my unlocked car over night.

[dirkph]

could it be someone u knw? very likely. i had a tenant once who got his car system jacked 3 times. yea, 3 times in a year. always parked outside my house. when he left, no theft ever occured even when i left my wallet in my unlocked car over night.

I thought about this... and as naive as it sounds, I really don't know anyone personally that could have possibly pulled this off. As far as I know, I don't have any enemies.

I don't show off my car at all, either. Ever since I got it (about 2 weeks ago), I've kept it pretty much on the down low.

It may have been targeted during the tenure of the previous owner... I just don't know.

[thumper]

this is from a prelude? just in case someone is advertising a "custom prelude" setup...

[dirkph]

this is from a prelude? just in case someone is advertising a "custom prelude" setup...

No, this is from a black 2001 BMW 330ci that I just purchased a couple weeks ago.

I really appreciate all the help, guys!

[RE-Jo]

So you just got it a couple of weeks ago, did it come with the system?
if so, there is "someone" that knows about this setup besides you.

[BNR32_Coupe]

think about how can you prevent this next time. have you ever heard of the parking lot rule? turn it down when you're about to park or after you just started your car. only blast the subs when you're out in the middle of the road.

if you're parking your car with your subs blasting and a thief happens to be in the area, he'll know where to find your car...

[Expresso]

I think you are only capped at $1000 in coverage. I remember reading if you had equipment more in excess you have to pay a premium for additional coverage. So if you didn't buy extra you may be screwed. Someone correct me if I'm wrong tho.

[VR6GTI]

I think you are only capped at $1000 in coverage. I remember reading if you had equipment more in excess you have to pay a premium for additional coverage. So if you didn't buy extra you may be screwed. Someone correct me if I'm wrong tho.thats correct

[jlenko]

I've had this happen before... many times. I used to work downtown, then I lived in the West End - my cars were constantly getting broken into, stereo stolen, etc. ICBC finally told me I couldn't purchase comprehensive insurance though them anymore..

Then I grew up and realized that a big stereo was a waste of time, and the car was just a car to drive places. Now I look back at all the money I threw away at loud stereos, and boy do I regret that...

[racerman88]

hope you had the extra insurance coverage

[Enecsver]

think about how can you prevent this next time. have you ever heard of the parking lot rule? turn it down when you're about to park or after you just started your car. only blast the subs when you're out in the middle of the road.

if you're parking your car with your subs blasting and a thief happens to be in the area, he'll know where to find your car...
can you stfu and stop preaching your bs advice without first reading the post?

[dirkph]

Here's an update...

All the damage is covered but they are only giving me $1000 for the audio. I am thoroughly depressed. :'(

Please, all your audio enthusiasts out there, think about investing in some 2-way alarm systems or investing in insurance for your audio.

You just never know. The small fee you pay will prevent all this depression I'm going through right now!

[Cman333]

Yep they only cover $1000 including installation + taxes

$5,000 for any exterior stuff including mods/body kits/rims.


So if you have expensive equipment PLEASE INSURE IT. It's roughly $150/year to insure $1000 extra. So to insure $2000 worth of stuff = $150/year on top. First $1000 is already covered. Keep in mind they depreciated your stuff 15% per year or look for the latest selling price.

I.E. If you paid $1000 for a deck 9 months ago and say Futureshop sells the same model for $600....you get $600. All this depends on your adjuster.


Problem with people that spend alot of money on their cars is that they ALWAYS think their car is safe, or they are close enough to hear their car. I had a good friend on RS spend $8000+ on his audio to have his car get stolen months later. He even put a paging alarm thinking it was enough even when I told him he'll need to beef it up way more.

If you TRULY value your car and spend alot of blood sweat and tears on it, spend some money on a GOOD and properly installed alarm.....PLUSSSSSSSSS get insurance. It might cost you an extra $30-50/month to have a complete system covered by ICBC. But at least if it is gone.....you get the FULL coverage. Especially if you have a HONDA.....you're a target. One of the easiest cars to break into.

[dirkph]

So you just got it a couple of weeks ago, did it come with the system?
if so, there is "someone" that knows about this setup besides you.

Yeah. There are too many possibilities. The previous owner was a very nice 23 year old girl who did the system. She doesn't have any idea who did it.

I did go to two body repair shops to get some minor dings and scratches taken out already. One of which its employees were apparently oogling over my system. That raises a lot of questions.

[StylinRed]

probably the girls boyfriend/brother more likely than the autobody workers

[BNR32_Coupe]

can you stfu and stop preaching your bs advice without first reading the post?

yeah um i read the post and gave my experience. if you have expensive car audio, turn that shit down when you're close to your destination, so you dont get that shit jacked, because how else are car thieves going to know that theres $4000 worth of crap in your trunk? there, can you understand it now? or does my advice not make sense?

[Enecsver]

I thought about this... and as naive as it sounds, I really don't know anyone personally that could have possibly pulled this off. As far as I know, I don't have any enemies.

I don't show off my car at all, either. Ever since I got it (about 2 weeks ago), I've kept it pretty much on the down low.

It may have been targeted during the tenure of the previous owner... I just don't know.



yeah um i read the post and gave my experience. if you have expensive car audio, turn that shit down when you're close to your destination, so you dont get that shit jacked, because how else are car thieves going to know that theres $4000 worth of crap in your trunk? there, can you understand it now? or does my advice not make sense?


your advice is not relevant.

[tofu1413]

sad to hear... most likely seen the car before..? with the trunk open..?


to prevent loss... no audio in the car whatsoever is a good counter LOOOL gutted ftw..?

[dirkph]

sad to hear... most likely seen the car before..? with the trunk open..?


to prevent loss... no audio in the car whatsoever is a good counter LOOOL gutted ftw..?

I'm getting another system, but something really toned down. I'm going to invest in a 2-way alarm. I'm also going to take my screen faceplate every single time I leave my car.

I suggest for those of you with screens to do the same.

[Cman333]

I read your other post.....I realized you have an E46 BMW. Those are one of the easiest cars to get into. Let's say you're not a professional theif and someone briefly told you how to break in you could do it in under 1 min. It'll defeat the factory alarm. ALOT of pre 2006 factory alarms can be defeated this way.

Get something like this. You can order them from BMW directly. Just get the cover from the sedan's rear driver side door.

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

[dirkph]

I read your other post.....I realized you have an E46 BMW. Those are one of the easiest cars to get into. Let's say you're not a professional theif and someone briefly told you how to break in you could do it in under 1 min. It'll defeat the factory alarm. ALOT of pre 2006 factory alarms can be defeated this way.

Get something like this. You can order them from BMW directly. Just get the cover from the sedan's rear driver side door.

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

Would this actually help though? With the way they broke in, I don't think this would help. They used a flat-head screwed driver, I THINK, to hack behind the locking mechanism. They just sort of hacked off the lock cylinder... I don't think that was an integral part of the break-in. I could be wrong, though...

[moomooCow]

I read your other post.....I realized you have an E46 BMW. Those are one of the easiest cars to get into. Let's say you're not a professional theif and someone briefly told you how to break in you could do it in under 1 min. It'll defeat the factory alarm. ALOT of pre 2006 factory alarms can be defeated this way.

Get something like this. You can order them from BMW directly. Just get the cover from the sedan's rear driver side door.

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

But what happens if your fob fails and you now no longer have a key hole to manually open the door?? =/

[Fanatic]

I feel your pain. Similar situation happened many years ago when a had a BA + Denon system installed first and then went to look for an alarm. To this day I still swear that the A/V store that I got the quote for the alarm was behind the theft. It happened 2 days after I got the quote.

[Cman333]

Would this actually help though? With the way they broke in, I don't think this would help. They used a flat-head screwed driver, I THINK, to hack behind the locking mechanism. They just sort of hacked off the lock cylinder... I don't think that was an integral part of the break-in. I could be wrong, though...

Yes it helps. Because they don't have access to the lock anymore. It's not a flimsy piece of plastic, it's metal. They would have to spend alot of extra time to hack the metal off before they could attempt to pick the lock.