Stolen after 3 months

jc30168 · 11th February 2010, 04:14 AM

Was burgled last night while we were in the house and they stole my A5 and keys and wallet...none in view to outside.

Police reckon the car was stolen to order so let you know if and when they find it fortunately its a company car....I waited 4 months for the last one.

Bad times

Cosmicblue · 11th February 2010, 04:43 AM

Bad news, at least you are OK. It is happening everywhere these days, even up here in Warwickshire - a pretty low crime area.

Our cars are always in a secure garage (electric roller shutter door), out of sight is the way to go. Do you have a garage to keep it in?

jc30168 · 11th February 2010, 04:47 AM

Residents parking...........no garage as such........I never had a problem before but then again never had an A5 so the police say because of the wait these are being stolen to order.

Just be aware guys! Awwww well hopefully get a quattro and heated seats this time!

Caldean · 11th February 2010, 05:05 AM

Sorry to hear that. At least A5s are popular. At least they didn't take the more direct violent route. Hope you get your new one soon.... you might end up buying it back in your search for a new one

zee007 · 11th February 2010, 05:48 AM

Sorry to hear it - that sucks. Glad you're OK, and hope you get the replacement you want....

supersir · 11th February 2010, 07:57 AM

Lucky you left the keys about, the thought of some 'scumbag' threatening you in bed at nights frightening.

Think I'll start putting keys under wifes pillow from now on.!

Rab88 · 11th February 2010, 08:44 AM

Got any photos or info on the car?

Might be worth posting it up. There's potential buyers on the board, and it's something they can look out for. In particular, the chassis number if you have it.

jc30168 · 11th February 2010, 09:46 AM

Rab88 no photos as they stole the camera and laptop with them on lol. I only have the reg. Dont have the chassis number either.

Its an S-Line 2.0 Tdi Phantom Black 59 plate order from Listers Coventry leased from Lex.

scratch113 · 11th February 2010, 10:37 AM

Tracker fitted?

Maybe next time, although I've heard it's not totally infallible.

Surprised if the lease company/insurance don't insist on one for new one.

Still, the main thing is you're OK and the insurance should cough up for a new car - shame you'll have another long wait though...

Hope they catch the b'stards and string them up by the short-and-curlies!

jc30168 · 11th February 2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scratch113

Tracker fitted?

Maybe next time, although I've heard it's not totally infallible.

Surprised if the lease company/insurance don't insist on one for new one.

Still, the main thing is you're OK and the insurance should cough up for a new car - shame you'll have another long wait though...

Hope they catch the b'stards and string them up by the short-and-curlies!

No tracker but will fit one next time. Have to wait 22 days before its written off and can order a new one........its a great car am so pi**ed off

Yes family OK which is the main thing, not sure what would have happened if I had caught them (Im a 17 stone ex-rugby player) probably have joined that Asian chap inside except I havent got a cricket bat.

Car probably in a crate now destined for far off shores...not sure whether track would have helped much as it was stolen between 11.30 and 5.30am so they had plenty of time to get away. Full tank of fuel also and they nicked my fuel card lol so god knows......

zee007 · 11th February 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc30168

Full tank of fuel also and they nicked my fuel card lol so god knows......

Well - if they try using your fuel card (or credit cards from your wallet), at least the banks will be able to trace where they're using it and maybe eben catch some video footage (on a forecourt or in a store)...

shelltell · 11th February 2010, 11:41 AM

Hi mate

Same thing happened to me last may, I was working away at the time. Wife was upstairs and the keys were on the kitchen table. Keys stolen around 9pm and the wife didn't notice them missing and the car was still on the drive around 11pm as she looked out of the bedroom window before turning off. It was only in the morning when she looked out of the window to wave son off to college that she saw the car had been stolen off the drive. Worst experience we have had to deal with as the police reckon that the car had been targeted for a while prior to being stolen which was scarey. New car eventually got delivered 9/11/09 and its taught me a lesson as I have beefed up security and keep my doors locked at all times and make sure the car keys are with me at all times. Was targeted again in the early hours last October but thankfully I disturbed them before they could get in the house. I have also fitted a security post at the back of the car which I make sure is raised every night without fail and also fitted upvc sash jammers to front & back doors. I'm glad your family are ok and hope the outcome is a positive for you.

ChristopherPovey · 11th February 2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc30168

Rab88 no photos as they stole the camera and laptop with them on lol. I only have the reg. Dont have the chassis number either.

Its an S-Line 2.0 Tdi Phantom Black 59 plate order from Listers Coventry leased from Lex.

When I bought my A4 the chassis number was on the paper work. If not then the dealer will have it as the details would have been logged on their system to prompt them to prompt you when the first service is due!

I will be taking extra care now though...

gruffle · 11th February 2010, 01:13 PM

Not good at all. Sorry to hear the news. Hope you dont have any probs getting it sorted out with insurance company.

Bit worrisome for the rest of though if there is a steal to order on A5s.

Think I'll hang the car key on the front door and put the ECU under the pillow.

nutts · 11th February 2010, 01:27 PM

Not good. Not good at all :-(

However nice a car is... it is still just metal and leather. At least you are both unharmed.

On a related note. I work for Trafficmaster, the company that (amongst other things) owns Trackstar (ex RAC). If anyone feels the need for extra piece of mind, I might be able to sort out a reasonable deal. It's not my area and I'm fairly new to the company, but I feel like I should be able to get access to discounts.

There is a little known piece of additional functionality that is available as an add-on to Trackstar and that is something we call "on-demand" and is usually reserved for BMW owners. It allows you to get GPS mileage reports and access a map for journey data, etc.

Not selling these as such btw, just trying to do a favour for fellow owners.

Highrisedrifter · 11th February 2010, 01:28 PM

That's not good mate. Really sorry for you there!

Ianhp1 · 11th February 2010, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supersir

Lucky you left the keys about, the thought of some 'scumbag' threatening you in bed at nights frightening.

Think I'll start putting keys under wifes pillow from now on.!

Sorry to hear about the stolen car...

This type of crime always worries me... I keep my keys in a safe and hidden place and the car in a locked garage... but will that mean that they will instead threaten my kids until I give them the keys? ...perhaps leaving them on a hook by the door would be safer?

Jordan · 12th February 2010, 12:18 AM

Sorry to hear that, I was also burgled on Wednesday and my S3 stolen (they left the A5 keys).

They threw patio furniture through my sliding doors, pretty subtle

Cosmicblue · 12th February 2010, 12:39 AM

Blimey Jordan, bad news - sorry mate - so what area are you in?

On this subject - For theiving scum it seems that cars are nearly useless (aside from broken up for spares) unless the the keys are obtained.

I noticed when shopping around for GAP insurance that a lot of the policies specifically exclude 'theft with keys' - well you don't make any money if you have to pay out do you?

I eventually found this outfit - http://www.car2cover.co.uk/

Hopefully I will never have to find out if they are any good.

For me, aside from keeping the A5's keys with me at all times, and it being in the garage the spare set are in the gun safe.

Ess5ive · 12th February 2010, 12:47 AM

Guys, this is all so sh*tty, I really feel for those of you who have been thus affected because even though we may have our material goods returned or replaced, the feeling of violation and insecurity can remain. I guess we all have to strike a balance between living our lives and enjoying the fruits of our labours, whilst taking the necessary steps to protect ourselves against the grimy underside of humanity!

Our cars are left ungaraged and certainly when I took delivery of the S5 and the Missus her TT roadster a few months later, I was highly conscious that we had some £75K's worth of fairly desirable motors sat there, perhaps tempting any passing rogues.

I take just the basic precautions - deadlock & chain the front door whenever we're in the house, keys always placed in a cabinet out of 'letterbox view' in another room, high intensity PIR floodlight covering the driveway and CCTV cameras under the eaves, front and rear, plus the burglar alarm, plus the baseball bat inside the front door and of course if all that fails, the Tracker on each car.

Like I say, just got to strike a balance and not get carried away......

boom boom · 12th February 2010, 01:18 AM

The trouble you have with these people is no matter what you do to hide your car/keys or even have cctv if they want your car they will stop at nothing. The safe bet is to leave the keys in a room (kitchen) away from your family so no one is harmed should they strike, after all it's only a car and can be replaced. I do agree that it would leave a bad taste knowing that your house was broken into and something stolen but at least you or your family remain unhurt and healthy, the people who do this crime are not just smackheads this is serious organised crime.

Ess5ive · 12th February 2010, 01:23 AM

Fair point boom boom.

Jordan · 12th February 2010, 01:29 AM

I'm in North Nottinghamshire, this is actually the 2nd time in 6 months the S3 has been stolen...this is getting so common now it makes you think if it's worth owning nice cars anymore.

mgd99 · 12th February 2010, 03:49 AM

And I thought we had a crime problem in the US.

From personal experience, I can tell you that in the US, you are just as well not getting the car back. If the car is not totalled (engine, tranny,. wheels etc missing) then you will get some relief from the insurance company, BUT they will not recompense for any damage done to the engine, tranny,etc. So you get your car back....and you are stuck with any mechanical problems caused by the thief. Even policies that promise full replacement value, can be a nightmare to negotiate compensation.

In my case I was lucky and the car (Mazda rx7) was a full write off.

Tracking systems help an insurance company save money, but may not help the insured.

nutts · 12th February 2010, 04:02 AM

Personally I'd rather get the car back, get it fixed and sell it. IMHO it's better than having a full value "write-off" against you on your insurance record. I'd certainly not want to keep the car afterwards

and also, having a vehicle tracked can potentially catch the scum bags so they can't do it again.

mgd99 · 12th February 2010, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutts

Personally I'd rather get the car back, get it fixed and sell it. IMHO it's better than having a full value "write-off" against you on your insurance record. .

It had zero effect on my rates. Maybe it's a U.S. thing.

Regarding getting the car back........Here in the states, you would take a beating trying to resell a vehicle that had been stolen and repaired (you are assuming you have no major mechanical issues to fix.) Unless you wanted to take the steps necessary to cover up its history. And well, then you are no different than the thieves you want caught by your tracker.

You could auction it, but then your price is even worse.

While a tracker MIGHT catch a criminal, it WILL leave you with a recovered vehicle that has a high probability of drivetrain problems (redlined engines, ground gears, bent rods, etc)..........and those are not covered by the vast majority of policies....................in the U.S.

Much better off having the vehicle vanish or recovered in a totalled condition. One big check, take your lumps, and move on

ChristopherPovey · 12th February 2010, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutts

Not good. Not good at all :-(

However nice a car is... it is still just metal and leather. At least you are both unharmed.

On a related note. I work for Trafficmaster, the company that (amongst other things) owns Trackstar (ex RAC). If anyone feels the need for extra piece of mind, I might be able to sort out a reasonable deal. It's not my area and I'm fairly new to the company, but I feel like I should be able to get access to discounts.

There is a little known piece of additional functionality that is available as an add-on to Trackstar and that is something we call "on-demand" and is usually reserved for BMW owners. It allows you to get GPS mileage reports and access a map for journey data, etc.

Not selling these as such btw, just trying to do a favour for fellow owners.

If you buy the life time subscription option is it transferable when you sell the car to the new one?

ChristopherPovey · 12th February 2010, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgd99

It had zero effect on my rates. Maybe it's a U.S. thing.

Regarding getting the car back........Here in the states, you would take a beating trying to resell a vehicle that had been stolen and repaired (you are assuming you have no major mechanical issues to fix.) Unless you wanted to take the steps necessary to cover up its history. And well, then you are no different than the thieves you want caught by your tracker.

You could auction it, but then your price is even worse.

While a tracker MIGHT catch a criminal, it WILL leave you with a recovered vehicle that has a high probability of drivetrain problems (redlined engines, ground gears, bent rods, etc)..........and those are not covered by the vast majority of policies....................in the U.S.

Much better off having the vehicle vanish or recovered in a totalled condition. One big check, take your lumps, and move on

I would hope that the Trackstar stickers in the windows would make the toe rags not bother and go and pick another car to steal.

RedAllOver · 12th February 2010, 06:56 AM

Shocking news, really feel for you guys. I live in North London and get my S5 in a couple of weeks and I'm almost certain someone's going to have a go.

My girlfriends sister lives round the corner and had her house burgled when they were in Bournemouth, with the car. They got back at night to find the house had been done (again!) to get the spare keys.

Her husband drove the car (X3) round to our house so it wouldn't be stolen, we got up and checked the next morning and it was gone. Police eventually found it in a crate heading for Kenya full of fake Armani jeans.

I've got a big daft Proche Ceyenne and a 911 either side of my house but I somehow know it's going to be my car that gets targetted.

No point fitting a tracker, if some bastard takes it, I don't want it back. May actually consider getting CCTV though......

TJM_A5 · 12th February 2010, 07:09 AM

JC - gutted for you. As the others say, it's only a car but it's still scary, right?

11th February 2010, 04:14 AM	#1
jc30168 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West London Posts: 33	Stolen after 3 months Was burgled last night while we were in the house and they stole my A5 and keys and wallet...none in view to outside. Police reckon the car was stolen to order so let you know if and when they find it fortunately its a company car....I waited 4 months for the last one. Bad times

11th February 2010, 04:43 AM	#2
Cosmicblue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 551	Bad news, at least you are OK. It is happening everywhere these days, even up here in Warwickshire - a pretty low crime area. Our cars are always in a secure garage (electric roller shutter door), out of sight is the way to go. Do you have a garage to keep it in? __________________ A5 2.0TDI 170 PS S-Line, Cabriolet. On PCH. Aruba Blue and Blue Roof, Black Alcantara with Silver Stitching, Heated Seats, Auto Dimming Interior Mirror, Servotronic Power Steering, Interior Light & Technology Packs, Tire Pressure Monitor, Parking Plus, Folding Mirrors, B&O, Bluetooth Phone prep, 10 spoke 18" alloys. Road Angel Pro Connected

11th February 2010, 05:05 AM	#4
Caldean Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tayside, Scotland Posts: 276	Sorry to hear that. At least A5s are popular. At least they didn't take the more direct violent route. Hope you get your new one soon.... you might end up buying it back in your search for a new one __________________ A5 2L S-line Special Edition - Deep Sea Blue, Leather/ Alcantara + silver stiching, AMI, Cruise, Folding Mirrors, Interior pack, Storage Pack, Parking Plus, Tyre Pressure monitor, Black Inlays, Bang & Olufsen, 19" Y Alloys, Mobile Phone Prep - Low, Xenon + LED DRLs . Delivered 12th March 2010

11th February 2010, 05:48 AM	#5
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11th February 2010, 08:44 AM	#7
Rab88 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Posts: 1,652	Got any photos or info on the car? Might be worth posting it up. There's potential buyers on the board, and it's something they can look out for. In particular, the chassis number if you have it. __________________ *A5OC Moderator*

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11th February 2010, 04:47 AM	#3
jc30168 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West London Posts: 33	Residents parking...........no garage as such........I never had a problem before but then again never had an A5 so the police say because of the wait these are being stolen to order. Just be aware guys! Awwww well hopefully get a quattro and heated seats this time!

11th February 2010, 07:57 AM	#6
supersir Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Leicestershire, UK Posts: 126	Lucky you left the keys about, the thought of some 'scumbag' threatening you in bed at nights frightening. Think I'll start putting keys under wifes pillow from now on.!

11th February 2010, 09:46 AM	#8
jc30168 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: West London Posts: 33	Rab88 no photos as they stole the camera and laptop with them on lol. I only have the reg. Dont have the chassis number either. Its an S-Line 2.0 Tdi Phantom Black 59 plate order from Listers Coventry leased from Lex.

11th February 2010, 10:37 AM	#9
scratch113 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: South West UK Posts: 607	Tracker fitted? Maybe next time, although I've heard it's not totally infallible. Surprised if the lease company/insurance don't insist on one for new one. Still, the main thing is you're OK and the insurance should cough up for a new car - shame you'll have another long wait though... Hope they catch the b'stards and string them up by the short-and-curlies! __________________ Audi history: 95-98 A4 1.8T Sport; 98-03 A4 2.8 Quattro; 03-Oct 07 S4 4.2 Quattro Now own: A5 3.0 TDi Sport \| Phantom Black \| Black Milano leather \| heated seats \| 19" Y alloys \| B&O \| DVD Satnav+ \| AMI \| Parking+ \| Hill Hold \| Adaptive lights \| Cruise \| Interior light pack

11th February 2010, 11:41 AM	#12
shelltell Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: west yorkshire,uk Posts: 237	Hi mate Same thing happened to me last may, I was working away at the time. Wife was upstairs and the keys were on the kitchen table. Keys stolen around 9pm and the wife didn't notice them missing and the car was still on the drive around 11pm as she looked out of the bedroom window before turning off. It was only in the morning when she looked out of the window to wave son off to college that she saw the car had been stolen off the drive. Worst experience we have had to deal with as the police reckon that the car had been targeted for a while prior to being stolen which was scarey. New car eventually got delivered 9/11/09 and its taught me a lesson as I have beefed up security and keep my doors locked at all times and make sure the car keys are with me at all times. Was targeted again in the early hours last October but thankfully I disturbed them before they could get in the house. I have also fitted a security post at the back of the car which I make sure is raised every night without fail and also fitted upvc sash jammers to front & back doors. I'm glad your family are ok and hope the outcome is a positive for you. __________________ 2.0 TFSI BRILL BLK,ADAPTIVE XENONS + DRL,S & REAR LED'S, STAR SILVER LEATHER,BLUETOOTH,19'Ys',AUTO DIMMING & FOLDING MIRRORS,HEATED SEATS,INTERIOR LIGHT PACK,TWO SHINY TAIL PIPES,HOEN & TUNERDOME LED'S, K&N FILTER,DIP STICK THAT HITS THE UNDER SIDE OF THE BONNET!!!!

11th February 2010, 01:13 PM	#14
gruffle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 1,131	Not good at all. Sorry to hear the news. Hope you dont have any probs getting it sorted out with insurance company. Bit worrisome for the rest of though if there is a steal to order on A5s. Think I'll hang the car key on the front door and put the ECU under the pillow. __________________ A5 Coupe 3.0TDI Quattro S-Line Special Edition S-Tronic DSB 19" Y Alloys Sports diff \| Dynamic Steering \| Drive select \| Hill Hold \| Tech Pack High \| Adv parking Sensors Heated seats \| Auto dimming folding mirrors \|Adv key \|interior light pack \| B+O 0-3000 miles avg 33.2mpg 3-5000 miles avg 34.7mpg Previously: A5 Coupe 3.0TDI Quattro Sport Manual\|interior light pack \| MMI2G \| B+O Avg 40.5mpg Before that: A4 Avant(B7) 3.0TDI Quattro S-Line Manual\|RNS-E\| Bose Avg 37mpg

11th February 2010, 01:27 PM	#15
nutts Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oxon, UK Posts: 220	Not good. Not good at all :-( However nice a car is... it is still just metal and leather. At least you are both unharmed. On a related note. I work for Trafficmaster, the company that (amongst other things) owns Trackstar (ex RAC). If anyone feels the need for extra piece of mind, I might be able to sort out a reasonable deal. It's not my area and I'm fairly new to the company, but I feel like I should be able to get access to discounts. There is a little known piece of additional functionality that is available as an add-on to Trackstar and that is something we call "on-demand" and is usually reserved for BMW owners. It allows you to get GPS mileage reports and access a map for journey data, etc. Not selling these as such btw, just trying to do a favour for fellow owners. __________________ Due ~end of March A5 3.0 TDi quattro S-Line Special Edition S-Tronic Ibis white \| 19” ‘Y-spoke’ alloys \| Navigation Plus \| B&O \| DAB \| Concert HU \| AMI \| Bluetooth \| Parking System Plus \| Heated & memory front & rear seats \| Advanced key \| Homelink \| Cruise control \| Electric folding and auto dimming & memory door mirrors \| Auto dimming rear view mirror \| Auto wipers and lights \| Adaptive headlights \| High beam assistant \| TPMS \| Hill hold \| Interior light pack \| Storage pack

11th February 2010, 01:28 PM	#16
Highrisedrifter Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Sussex, England Posts: 952	That's not good mate. Really sorry for you there! __________________ THEN - S5 (MY09) - Phantom Black with Black Silk Nappa. Satnav, B&O, AMI, Phone Prep - High, Heated Seats, Advanced Key & Parking Plus NOW - Pearl Grey Jaguar XFs Portfolio with all the toys (all of them).

12th February 2010, 12:18 AM	#18
Jordan Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 31	Sorry to hear that, I was also burgled on Wednesday and my S3 stolen (they left the A5 keys). They threw patio furniture through my sliding doors, pretty subtle Last edited by Jordan; 12th February 2010 at 12:20 AM.

12th February 2010, 12:39 AM	#19
Cosmicblue Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 551	Blimey Jordan, bad news - sorry mate - so what area are you in? On this subject - For theiving scum it seems that cars are nearly useless (aside from broken up for spares) unless the the keys are obtained. I noticed when shopping around for GAP insurance that a lot of the policies specifically exclude 'theft with keys' - well you don't make any money if you have to pay out do you? I eventually found this outfit - http://www.car2cover.co.uk/ Hopefully I will never have to find out if they are any good. For me, aside from keeping the A5's keys with me at all times, and it being in the garage the spare set are in the gun safe. __________________ A5 2.0TDI 170 PS S-Line, Cabriolet. On PCH. Aruba Blue and Blue Roof, Black Alcantara with Silver Stitching, Heated Seats, Auto Dimming Interior Mirror, Servotronic Power Steering, Interior Light & Technology Packs, Tire Pressure Monitor, Parking Plus, Folding Mirrors, B&O, Bluetooth Phone prep, 10 spoke 18" alloys. Road Angel Pro Connected Last edited by Cosmicblue; 12th February 2010 at 12:44 AM.

12th February 2010, 12:47 AM	#20
Ess5ive Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,731	Guys, this is all so shtty, I really feel for those of you who have been thus affected because even though we may have our material goods returned or replaced, the feeling of violation and insecurity can remain. I guess we all have to strike a balance between living our lives and enjoying the fruits of our labours, whilst taking the necessary steps to protect ourselves against the grimy underside of humanity! Our cars are left ungaraged and certainly when I took delivery of the S5 and the Missus her TT roadster a few months later, I was highly conscious that we had some £75K's worth of fairly desirable motors sat there, perhaps tempting any passing rogues. I take just the basic precautions - deadlock & chain the front door whenever we're in the house, keys always placed in a cabinet out of 'letterbox view' in another room, high intensity PIR floodlight covering the driveway and CCTV cameras under the eaves, front and rear, plus the burglar alarm, plus the baseball bat inside the front door and of course if all that fails, the Tracker on each car. Like I say, just got to strike a balance and not get carried away...... __________________ 2008 Audi S5 driving by.......* --------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------

12th February 2010, 01:18 AM	#21
boom boom Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stirling Scotland Posts: 377	The trouble you have with these people is no matter what you do to hide your car/keys or even have cctv if they want your car they will stop at nothing. The safe bet is to leave the keys in a room (kitchen) away from your family so no one is harmed should they strike, after all it's only a car and can be replaced. I do agree that it would leave a bad taste knowing that your house was broken into and something stolen but at least you or your family remain unhurt and healthy, the people who do this crime are not just smackheads this is serious organised crime. __________________ A5 3.2 Quattro Sport Ice Silver Aston Martin DB9 (2008) Silver Ferrari 550 Barchetta Red- going soon, eyeing up a new one watch this space!!!

12th February 2010, 01:23 AM	#22
Ess5ive Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,731	Fair point boom boom. __________________ 2008 Audi S5 driving by....... --------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------

12th February 2010, 01:29 AM	#23
Jordan Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 31	I'm in North Nottinghamshire, this is actually the 2nd time in 6 months the S3 has been stolen...this is getting so common now it makes you think if it's worth owning nice cars anymore.

12th February 2010, 03:49 AM	#24
mgd99 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 59	And I thought we had a crime problem in the US. From personal experience, I can tell you that in the US, you are just as well not getting the car back. If the car is not totalled (engine, tranny,. wheels etc missing) then you will get some relief from the insurance company, BUT they will not recompense for any damage done to the engine, tranny,etc. So you get your car back....and you are stuck with any mechanical problems caused by the thief. Even policies that promise full replacement value, can be a nightmare to negotiate compensation. In my case I was lucky and the car (Mazda rx7) was a full write off. Tracking systems help an insurance company save money, but may not help the insured. __________________ 2009 A5 S-Line 3.2 V6 MT Quartz Grey/Nav/Prem/Drive Select/B&O

12th February 2010, 04:02 AM	#25
nutts Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oxon, UK Posts: 220	Personally I'd rather get the car back, get it fixed and sell it. IMHO it's better than having a full value "write-off" against you on your insurance record. I'd certainly not want to keep the car afterwards and also, having a vehicle tracked can potentially catch the scum bags so they can't do it again. __________________ Due ~end of March A5 3.0 TDi quattro S-Line Special Edition S-Tronic Ibis white \| 19” ‘Y-spoke’ alloys \| Navigation Plus \| B&O \| DAB \| Concert HU \| AMI \| Bluetooth \| Parking System Plus \| Heated & memory front & rear seats \| Advanced key \| Homelink \| Cruise control \| Electric folding and auto dimming & memory door mirrors \| Auto dimming rear view mirror \| Auto wipers and lights \| Adaptive headlights \| High beam assistant \| TPMS \| Hill hold \| Interior light pack \| Storage pack

12th February 2010, 06:56 AM	#29
RedAllOver Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 25	Shocking news, really feel for you guys. I live in North London and get my S5 in a couple of weeks and I'm almost certain someone's going to have a go. My girlfriends sister lives round the corner and had her house burgled when they were in Bournemouth, with the car. They got back at night to find the house had been done (again!) to get the spare keys. Her husband drove the car (X3) round to our house so it wouldn't be stolen, we got up and checked the next morning and it was gone. Police eventually found it in a crate heading for Kenya full of fake Armani jeans. I've got a big daft Proche Ceyenne and a 911 either side of my house but I somehow know it's going to be my car that gets targetted. No point fitting a tracker, if some bastard takes it, I don't want it back. May actually consider getting CCTV though......

12th February 2010, 07:09 AM	#30
TJM_A5 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Midlands Posts: 627	JC - gutted for you. As the others say, it's only a car but it's still scary, right? Last edited by TJM_A5; 22nd February 2010 at 08:45 AM.

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