MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: vickster on April 08, 2013, 08:15:38 pm
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Fom my driveway last night in postcode SM1
Laser Blue, 3 door, cloth interior, 17" Monza wheels, rear tints, 05 reg, standard kit with no modifications
If anyone spots it, please let me know. Reported to police
**Mods please move if this is posted in wrong place**
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gutting mate , did they break in and take the keys or tow / lift it ?
Rob
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Scum!!! So annoying this, somebody's pride and joy!!
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Sorry to hear this :sad1: Did they nick the keys?
What's the number plate, perhaps peeps in the area can keep an eye out tonight.
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Feel for you, my other halfs car got broken into for what I think was to steal the car and a mates old Escort 2door estate was nicked the next night, police has just rang and said the DVLA has reported that its been crushed and are trying to trace the culprit as you have to have ID to scrap anything, any bets its a fake ID.
Hope yours turns up
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Sorry to hear this :sad1: Did they nick the keys?
What's the number plate, perhaps peeps in the area can keep an eye out tonight.
Fortunately not burgled for the keys, grateful for that at least, was my first fear as female and live alone - must have been lifted onto a truck - probably sometime between midnight and 6am best guess
First half of reg is HD05 (prefer not to give whole number if that's ok)
Quite a rare colour, especially in 3 door guise (although it was rather grubby)
Pissed off, not the words!
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Gutted for you. :sad1:
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I work in the SM5 area. I'll keep an eye out. Gutted doesn't quite say how I feel for you.
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Gutting. Hope you get things sorted.
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being lifted makes it worse .seems like they came for your car and not anything that gave the opportunity to be nicked , sorry to say nicked your car to order
Rob
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I think you're right unfortunately :(
I guess it's a car, but just so much hassle, I was rather fond of old Gretel and it'll no doubt cost me a load of cash :sad1:
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Sorry to read of this - absolute scum :mad:
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I live in SW so will keep an eye out for it.
Really sorry
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Bottom dwelling barstewardss. :fighting: :fighting: :fighting: :fighting:
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Absolute scum :sick: :fighting:
Sorry to hear about your car mate,I feel for you :(
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Sorry to hear about this.. Hopefully they catch the ba@&!rds
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Balls, I live around SM1 too :chicken:
Will keep my eyes peeled.
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Sorry to hear this.
being lifted makes it worse .seems like they came for your car and not anything that gave the opportunity to be nicked , sorry to say nicked your car to order
Rob
Why would they nick a 2005 GTI to order? :confused:
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Sorry to hear about the theft ... Scum Bags.
I thought GTI's had a tilt/lift alarm there is a switch in the B pillar to turn it on and off ?
Steve
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Sorry to hear this.
being lifted makes it worse .seems like they came for your car and not anything that gave the opportunity to be nicked , sorry to say nicked your car to order
Rob
Why would they nick a 2005 GTI to order? :confused:
Someone wanted a laser blue 3 door GTi and this fit the bill maybe? :confused:
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Look in the forum classifieds and ebay.... Parts fetch big money, and sadly most people don't care that their lovely seats/RNS/GTI front end/wheels are off a stolen car.
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Sorry to hear this. :sad1:
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Sorry to hear this.
being lifted makes it worse .seems like they came for your car and not anything that gave the opportunity to be nicked , sorry to say nicked your car to order
Rob
Why would they nick a 2005 GTI to order? :confused:
Someone wanted a laser blue 3 door GTi and this fit the bill maybe? :confused:
I’m guessing it's probably this below rather than someone wanting an 8 year old motor:
Look in the forum classifieds and ebay.... Parts fetch big money, and sadly most people don't care that their lovely seats/RNS/GTI front end/wheels are off a stolen car.
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I only live a few miles away from you. Even if its a long shot I will keep an eye out.
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Sorry to hear this.
being lifted makes it worse .seems like they came for your car and not anything that gave the opportunity to be nicked , sorry to say nicked your car to order
Rob
would they nick a 2005 GTI to order? :confused:
maybe the have a cat D blue gti and they intend swapping tags and plates over with a truck they could have lifted just about anything the crane arm reached but they choose a blue gti
stolen to order
Rob
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No sign of the car :sad1:
Paperwork has gone to insurance, awaiting offer, then the hunt starts for a new motor
In the meantime, I have a 1.4 Corsa automatic, what a beast :confused:
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What have the police said? I really hope you get it back in one piece though.
Don't let these scum get you down.
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Policeman thought I might get it back, I don't have much hope. I hope they don't find it, as the only key is now with the insurance company
Ultimately, it's a car, no 3rd party involved, no one injured, I am insured. It's just bloody inconvenient as I now have to argue with the insurance company no doubt over value and find another car...and I only actually like red and blue in the Golf GTI palette - and blue are evidently like hen's teeth (and I wouldn't want another anyhow given what happened)
I've seen a red one which would do, but it's 40 miles away, the other side of London - just hassle to spend what little free time I get car seeking
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Please dont let your admittedly bad experience put you off. You deserve the car go get another example, its all part of the fun!
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That's the plan, simply as I don't know what else I'll get for the money that's as quick and good to drive :driver:
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Sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel - well worse as we got broken into for the key.
Be careful buying anything until you have the payout, if the car is found before they payout then you could get the car back (if its not damaged or can be repaired).
They will tend to work on 'book' value - just had a quick look as I have access to Glasses,
2005/05 GTI 3Dr 2.0TFSI 73k miles (average)
Retail 6550 / Retail Trans 6330 / Grade Hi 4960 / Grade Av 4740 / Grade Lo 4480 / Trade In 4750
Good luck getting things sorted.
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Sorry to hear this :sad1: :sick:
I've got family in Richmond so I'll ask them to keep special eyes out and call the billers if anything similar to its desc' spotted.
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Sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel - well worse as we got broken into for the key.
Be careful buying anything until you have the payout, if the car is found before they payout then you could get the car back (if its not damaged or can be repaired).
They will tend to work on 'book' value - just had a quick look as I have access to Glasses,
2005/05 GTI 3Dr 2.0TFSI 73k miles (average)
Retail 6550 / Retail Trans 6330 / Grade Hi 4960 / Grade Av 4740 / Grade Lo 4480 / Trade In 4750
Good luck getting things sorted.
I haven't got the cash to buy a replacement GTI until the insurance pays out
I will need more than book value to buy a replacement car locally - I have a bunch of autotrader ads at the ready and I know from experience never to accept the first offer.
I want a dealer car with some warranty, (and the option to extend), belt and pump done, 4 premium tyres, parking sensors and in good condition all round - more like £7.5k. I'll probably get a 5 door car, makes it easier to get bikes in the boot :)
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Sorry to read this. As said don't let it put you off getting another. It's just one of those things.
Just think on the upside you get to go car shopping. The best kind of shopping there is!! :happy2: :driver:
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Sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel - well worse as we got broken into for the key.
Be careful buying anything until you have the payout, if the car is found before they payout then you could get the car back (if its not damaged or can be repaired).
They will tend to work on 'book' value - just had a quick look as I have access to Glasses,
2005/05 GTI 3Dr 2.0TFSI 73k miles (average)
Retail 6550 / Retail Trans 6330 / Grade Hi 4960 / Grade Av 4740 / Grade Lo 4480 / Trade In 4750
Good luck getting things sorted.
If your car is modded I assume they would go on book value plus the mods?
Would you need invoices to prove the cost of mods?
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Sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel - well worse as we got broken into for the key.
Be careful buying anything until you have the payout, if the car is found before they payout then you could get the car back (if its not damaged or can be repaired).
They will tend to work on 'book' value - just had a quick look as I have access to Glasses,
2005/05 GTI 3Dr 2.0TFSI 73k miles (average)
Retail 6550 / Retail Trans 6330 / Grade Hi 4960 / Grade Av 4740 / Grade Lo 4480 / Trade In 4750
Good luck getting things sorted.
If your car is modded I assume they would go on book value plus the mods?
Would you need invoices to prove the cost of mods?
Depends whether his insurance covers like for like on mods, alot don't!
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Hope Everything Gets sorted for you buddy :surprised:
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Sorry to hear this, I know exactly how you feel - well worse as we got broken into for the key.
Be careful buying anything until you have the payout, if the car is found before they payout then you could get the car back (if its not damaged or can be repaired).
They will tend to work on 'book' value - just had a quick look as I have access to Glasses,
2005/05 GTI 3Dr 2.0TFSI 73k miles (average)
Retail 6550 / Retail Trans 6330 / Grade Hi 4960 / Grade Av 4740 / Grade Lo 4480 / Trade In 4750
Good luck getting things sorted.
If your car is modded I assume they would go on book value plus the mods?
Would you need invoices to prove the cost of mods?
Depends whether his insurance covers like for like on mods, alot don't!
Ok need to double check. When I went with Brentacre I did mention I wanted the mods covered but need to see if its like for like.
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My car was standard so at least not got the mods hassle!
Paperwork is with insurance mechanics so should hear next week
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GUTTED TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR GOLF , JUST GOT MINE AND SHE FEELS LIKE 1 OF THE FAMILY ALLREADY ,
HOPE YOU GET SOME GOOD NEWS SOON
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I feel for you :/
I live near SE London so not a million miles away, will keep an eye out.
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My stepsons dad had his Scirocco stolen! The cheeky bleeders went in the house while the manchester derby was on and lifted the keys while they were watching in the other room!!! His partner has a Tts so police recon they were after that!!! Propper scum
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As could be anticipated, the insurance company are playing silly buggers. I have rejected their offer, they have refused to up it, now being escalated. I can't actually find a car of an equivalent spec within 100 miles of London for the money they are offering but they don't seem able or willing to accept this fact, despite adhering to a policy of indemnity. They are going to send an interim payment for what they have offered (so I can buy a car) but not close the claim
Pretty miffed now with it all! :sad1:
As a cyclist, I don't use the car much in the summer (probably drive <50 miles a week), so am considering a run around to tide me over and then rethink in the autumn...
Might stick with VAG http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201303285992479/sort/default/usedcars/colour/green/price-to/3000/model/lupo/make/volkswagen/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/postcode/sm12ju/page/1/radius/20?logcode=p :signLOL:
I guess Mk5 GTIs will only get cheaper as time goes on (unfortunately for owners). I would recommend ensuring that those with rare / modded cars get an agreed value in place even if the insurance premiums go up
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So sorry to hear about this...will keep my eyes peeled as I work in the transport industry and can spot a mk5 a million miles away :smiley:
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I hope your insurance company doesnt mess you around and you get this sorted!
Can't imagine the feeling you must of had when you woke up to find it missing
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Any update on what the police have done?
I hardly ever hear of them solving car thefts.
They seem to love hanging around with laser guns though...
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Any update on what the police have done?
I hardly ever hear of them solving car thefts.
They seem to love hanging around with laser guns though...
The recovery rate for stolen cars is actually fairly high so not all hope is lost. Two of my friends had their audi and landy nicked and had them back within days. Your profile says your from Slough which is a completely different story! haha, sorry! :p
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No news from the police, alert was out. But as I assume it was lifted on a truck and will now be sporting different plates or be in bits, I am not surprised it hasn't shown up. It doesn't appear to have been an opportunist theft after all!
I am probably going to get a runaround for now, and then look at GTIs in the future. I am going to get murdered on insurance no doubt despite having a protected full NCB
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Get details of vehicles with the same spec from auto trader (get around 3 to 5). Give them to the insurance company as proof that you need a better offer to buy a car like for like, they'll just be trying it on hoping you don't know any different.
As for the comment about finding stolen cars, they do get found quite regularly. I recovered a stolen Audi last week in less than 24 hrs from when it was stolen, it was on false plates with 3 other fresh plates in the boot to swap. However it had already done two burglaries and was chased by us at 130 down the motorway, it was now sporting some minor damage. I certainly wouldn't want it back as it had been ragged and trashed inside. I work on a team that spend almost every hour of my shift looking for stolen cars, I haven't handled a laser in years.
Good luck with the insurance company and don't let them fob you off :)
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I have sent eBay links to the insurance company as suggested, but they have refused to take them into account. The guy says they have looked at the price guides and feel that their offer is reflective of the prices given.
They don't seem to understand that the guides don't necessarily actually reflect what the cars are for sale at in the SE in April 2013!
They also don't seem to have looked at the sheath of receipts I sent, claiming that they have done me a favour not taking the advisories on the MOT into account - especially the rear brake discs. Discs and pads have been replaced this year at a cost of £183, next time I speak to them, I am actually going to walk them through the receipts!
Also, does anyone know what the situation regarding tax is - the car had two full months of tax left at the time of theft? I realise it's not a fortune to get back, but every little helps at the mo!
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I had a transit connect st stollen exactly like yours just vanished, The insurance gave me the full price I paid for it 9months previously first offer no quibbles just stick at them !
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Cheers
I am but it's not very easy to negotiate with them.
There are possible replacements but not necessarily in the same colour (not that I want another given what happened) and certainly not within a sensible distance of here. I can travel to get a car if needed, but I cannot be doing with the aggro of taking it back if something goes wrong or needs fixing in the warranty time - been there in the past and it's a pain even if somewhere in London!
The guy on the phone said it's not down to them to source a car, and that's that...no more money on offer
They aren't going to give me the purchase price from July 2010, when I paid nearly £11k (nor would I expect them to)
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Who is your insurer? Sounds like one to avoid!
I'm not sure what happens if you just refuse their offer?! Stalemate?
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Any update on what the police have done?
I hardly ever hear of them solving car thefts.
They seem to love hanging around with laser guns though...
Perhaps you could make some suggestions then ?
The only people to solve crimes are the public coming forward with information , rarely do the Police catch criminals without the publics help , probably not 1% of detected crime i would suggest .
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Sheilaswheels, so Esure
Frankly, I am sure they are all as crap as each other - they are there to pay out as little as they can get away with it - their definition of market value is different to mine and dealers it seems. To be honest if they offer me another £200-300 I'd be ok with it
They are giving me the current offer as an interim payment so I can at least buy another car
Next level is Customer Relations and then, if I want to, the ombudsman. I have indemnity on my side - I am not to be monetarily disadvantaged by this situation. At the moment, I will be, hence I am sticking to my guns!
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Who is your insurer? Sounds like one to avoid!
I'm not sure what happens if you just refuse their offer?! Stalemate?
All Insurance companies are the same...............well the 686 i have come across that is :innocent:
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On the road tax - you need to wait 7days (which you have), call the DVLA for a form (you have to request it) then complete with the car details, crime number etc and a couple of weeks later you will get a tax refund. Mine came through this week.
Link - https://www.gov.uk/what-to-do-if-your-vehicle-has-been-stolen
as for talking to insurance companies about values etc - it is a right pain, I know what you mean - if you mention something to help your case they try and tell you well that could make the value lower blardy bla or well you didn't declare this (an factory option for example) and this could void the claim.. its like they try to scare you into doing what your told. Just keep at them - if your not happy then sent a complaint letter or email as then log a complaint with the financial ombudsman, from the date of the letter/email they have 8 weeks to come to a settlement or the FO will then look into it - from what I gather this doesn't mean they will support you but you have nothing to loose, they will either support your claim or reject saying the figure you have been offered is reasonable.
On another note - my insurance hasn't gone up...yet...
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I spoke with customer relations on Friday and am getting another £300 from them which is fine - on the basis of a car that was for sale (but 100 miles away)
I have just put a deposit down on a well specced 06 black 5 door, the cost of which will be covered by the payout (including a full year gold warranty and 6 months tax). The car's not perfect but then for under £7k it won't be, but it is pretty local - finding one was proving a nightmare and rather stressful tbh. Red was my first choice of colour but as someone pointed out, not exactly subtle on the drive, which given what happened did start to worry me - and I couldn't find one in the right spec etc.
Need to sort the insurance on it - will be charged an admin fee, will try to negotiate that and also waiting for payout on the personal possessions that were in the car. There was a TomTom in the car - the new one has a satnav built in, are these any good? Do I need to do something with updates?
The DVLA are sending me a form to claim back the remaining tax (2 months so that'll get me a few quid back)
Thanks for all your comments :happy2:
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If its the RNS510 then it's pretty good once updated with new maps - which is easy.
Well done and glad it's getting sorted. I only had upto 100quid for personal possessions which is not a lot - with mine being quite new I didn't really have anything in the car except my gym bag - but then working out the cost to replace its over 100 quid.
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OK, I'll need to see what type of sat nav
I have £200 cover - but when there was a TomTom, prescription sunglasses and about 13 CDs it doesn't go far
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I bet most people have a few hundred quid without thinking
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I'm glad your finally getting this all sorted out. :drinking:
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Just hope the car's a decent one...budget wouldn't stretch to a minter
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Glad there's a conclusion in sight that goes someway to being in your favour Vick' :happy2: