Returned from holiday to find this.

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Sorry about this mate its really annoying to see.
They have smashed the window in that place by jamming a screw driver in as its make an almost silent smash, alarm probably went bonkers though?

In summer last year, I got out of bed and walked down stairs to find muddy foot prints everywhere and it looked like a scene from Paranormal Activity as everything was open.

Not one thing was stolen, they were looking for cars keys but fortunately I take them to bed with me.

[Markyed30]

Least uv got ur car my transit st got towed away and chopped up when I was on holiday,bought the ed30 then police called to say they busted the place so went to the garage where they took the stuff to, was packed to gunnels with transit parts and vw golf parts including 4 standard vw hu stacked up

[n0ble]

ouch. sorry to hear :-(

[ell.s]

Thanks for the replies guys, after contacting my insurance it looks like im going to be footing the bill myself as I would loose my no claims and my insurance would be through the roof next year, iv'e managed to get the bits for the door for 180 quid from tps through my mate in the trade and im hoping to pick an RNS up for around 700 quid not going to be much change out of a grand by the time im done, I have spoken to a solicitor today and he thinks even with the hotels disclaimers I may have some chance of recouping the damages from them.

[rich83]

Im pretty sure you should be able to get an RNS510 for about 450-500 quid.

[scopes]

 

Not very nice, it seems to be happening more often now... Which is never a good thing...

Hope you get it all sorted and back to normal soon matey. 

[dmac1969]

Disgusting  , what a bloody mess they have made of your car. I suppose the idea of going out to work and getting money honestly must be a thing of the past for some people , I swear the only thing we are good at in this country now is breeding scum.

[kahunajb]

Bar Stewards!

[Kalpsn2000]

This seems to be turning in to an epidemic

I not based up noooorth but I think I need to get one of those fake RCD covers made up for my kenwood unit asap.

[Mertyvw]

Bunch of f*cking tossers they are all our hard earned money....... sorry for your pain  mate we shall find these kinda people and give them some real pain 

[calvR]

That's so bad, seems to be a common thing again now.

Out of interest who parked the car there? I know some airport car parks park for you. 2 cars with nav units both parked an the same black spot in the corner of the car park seems coincidental to me

[jbc]

Thanks for the replies guys, after contacting my insurance it looks like im going to be footing the bill myself as I would loose my no claims and my insurance would be through the roof next year, iv'e managed to get the bits for the door for 180 quid from tps through my mate in the trade and im hoping to pick an RNS up for around 700 quid not going to be much change out of a grand by the time im done, I have spoken to a solicitor today and he thinks even with the hotels disclaimers I may have some chance of recouping the damages from them.

I fully understand your reasons for paying yourself so that you don't loose your no claims bonus but you might still end up paying more for your insurance next year as most insurers also record number of losses. Because you have told them the car has been broken into there is a strong chance they will have recorded this on your record. They will then take this loss into account when calculating your renewal premium. I know there is nothing you can do about it now but for anybody else reading this you should NEVER speak to your insurer about a loss unless you are certain you will definitely make a claim (although I'm sure it will say somewhere in the small print that you must tell them of all losses irrespective of whether you claim or not).

[Kalpsn2000]

^^^
Yeah but can you report to the police and still not tell your insurance company?

I have had a minor incident before when someone sideswiped my rear offside arch and ended up dealing out of insurance so didn't need to let them know.

[jbc]

^^^
Yeah but can you report to the police and still not tell your insurance company?

It's exactly what my work colleague did last week, reported to police but didn't contact insurer afterwards. He's in a similar financial decision situation to the OP as his Beetle was broken into to nick the spare wheel (hoping to find the locking wheel nut to take the alloys too). Luckily for him the locking wheel nut wasn't in the car! Apparently thefts of Beetle alloys are common in Manchester at the moment.

As I said previously, I'm sure you are supposed to report everything to your insurers, just be aware that they'll increase your future premiums if you do.

[Kalpsn2000]

^^^
Yeah but can you report to the police and still not tell your insurance company?

It's exactly what my work colleague did last week, reported to police but didn't contact insurer afterwards. He's in a similar financial decision situation to the OP as his Beetle was broken into to nick the spare wheel (hoping to find the locking wheel nut to take the alloys too). Luckily for him the locking wheel nut wasn't in the car! Apparently thefts of Beetle alloys are common in Manchester at the moment.

As I said previously, I'm sure you are supposed to report everything to your insurers, just be aware that they'll increase your future premiums if you do.

Yeah did read that in my contract. But as you said best not to even tell them for minor stuff you are planning on fixing yourself due to increased premiums even if you don't claim.

I find the insurance industry is such a money grabbing con!