Bad luck
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From: NJ Turnpike 11
Bad luck
This is my CBP 09 Honda Fit Sport w/ Navi (taken last Wednesday):
Photos taken today (less than 3 days later):
honda factory alloy wheels stolen, broken front passenger window, inside upholstery scuffed by the broken glass, car balancing on 2 bricks
Geico's adjusters can take up to 5 business days to inspect damage.
Photos taken today (less than 3 days later):
honda factory alloy wheels stolen, broken front passenger window, inside upholstery scuffed by the broken glass, car balancing on 2 bricks
Geico's adjusters can take up to 5 business days to inspect damage.
I'm sorry for your loss. Hope everything works out with Geico.
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Yes, she had wheel locks. The dealer threw them in for free. But unfortunately, the dealer placed the wheel lock key in the glove compartment. I'm guessing that's how they got it off (plus the wheel lock key is missing). I normally keep the key on top of the spare tire compartment along the jack (for my retired Civic). I didn't get a chance yet to do this for my Fit.
They must have been pro thieves. The cinder blocks they used are not something that can be found nearby. So they would have had them in their vehicle.
But on the other hand, is it worth to risk jail time to nab 4 OEM 16" alloy wheels? I parked next to a high school and they have cameras watching the premises. It's almost certain that the theft is caught on tape (I have to wait until the school opens on Tuesday to know for sure). The only questions left are if the video is good enough to get an ID, if the police is going to get lucky to catch those thieves, and is the video going to make it on one of those "Caught on Tape" TV shows.
They must have been pro thieves. The cinder blocks they used are not something that can be found nearby. So they would have had them in their vehicle.
But on the other hand, is it worth to risk jail time to nab 4 OEM 16" alloy wheels? I parked next to a high school and they have cameras watching the premises. It's almost certain that the theft is caught on tape (I have to wait until the school opens on Tuesday to know for sure). The only questions left are if the video is good enough to get an ID, if the police is going to get lucky to catch those thieves, and is the video going to make it on one of those "Caught on Tape" TV shows.
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From: Illinois
I parked next to a high school and they have cameras watching the premises. It's almost certain that the theft is caught on tape (I have to wait until the school opens on Tuesday to know for sure). The only questions left are if the video is good enough to get an ID, if the police is going to get lucky to catch those thieves, and is the video going to make it on one of those "Caught on Tape" TV shows.
Almost all high schools use digital video. Have the police check with the school for you. Most systems can save the video to a file that can be saved along with a player on a cd. They can also save still images from individual frames and print them with excellent resolution. If they use tape it will be hard to tell much. If it happened at night when it was dark, it's tough to tell very much either.
Sure am sorry to see such damage to that pretty car. Best of luck.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Texas
This is a very strange theft to me. Who in the world would take the time to steal OEM Fit wheels? It's not as though they are going to look good on any other car, and it's not as though they are some exotic, lightweight, high-performance wheels like say BBS or OZ. I just don't understand why anyone would have done this.
I really feel bad for the OP. People who do this to other people's property deserve to be shot dead. Maybe that's why this type of thing is rare in Texas, because we are allowed to project our property with lethal force. I would not hesitate to shoot someone in the head if I saw them at my car smashing my windows and taking my wheels. That might be an extreme reaction for some, but I have very strong feelings about theft. You don't take, or damage what's not yours, period!
I hope the insurance company settles the matter quickly and you get your car fixed A.S.A.P.
I really feel bad for the OP. People who do this to other people's property deserve to be shot dead. Maybe that's why this type of thing is rare in Texas, because we are allowed to project our property with lethal force. I would not hesitate to shoot someone in the head if I saw them at my car smashing my windows and taking my wheels. That might be an extreme reaction for some, but I have very strong feelings about theft. You don't take, or damage what's not yours, period!
I hope the insurance company settles the matter quickly and you get your car fixed A.S.A.P.