MK5 GTI stolen last night

[neg]

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.

[rdfcpete]

Sorry to hear this   

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.

[vickster]

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 :)

[jimojameso]

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!!    

[Kalpsn2000]

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?

[Cooper]

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!

[tom.b]

Hope Everything Gets sorted for you buddy 

[Kalpsn2000]

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.

[vickster]

My car was standard so at least not got the mods hassle!

Paperwork is with insurance mechanics so should hear next week

[phil bert]

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

[cmdrfire]

I feel for you :/

I live near SE London so not a million miles away, will keep an eye out.

[Kinks]

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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[vickster]

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!  

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 

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

 

[Jamminjim]

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 

[DRM92]

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