Someone tried to break into my car....again. Pics - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

auxmike · 04-11-2009, 10:10 PM

Does'nt look worth taking to a bodyshop for such small damage. I'd invest in a bottle of touchup myself.
I had some D!ck steal my SONY MiniDisc deck from my '93 Saturn years ago.
They twisted the lock cylinder with a real big screwdriver to get in. I had to completly disassemble the whole lock cylinder and bend everything back into shape bit by bit.
I think I knew who did it too!

SIPNGAS · 04-12-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Does'nt look worth taking to a bodyshop for such small damage. I'd invest in a bottle of touchup myself.
I had some D!ck steal my SONY MiniDisc deck from my '93 Saturn years ago.
They twisted the lock cylinder with a real big screwdriver to get in. I had to completly disassemble the whole lock cylinder and bend everything back into shape bit by bit.
I think I knew who did it too!

What you can't really see in the picture is the dent created by whatever they were trying to pry the door open with. It's very noticable and won't look good with just touch up paint, I'm afraid. That and my friend tonight noticed the door must be bent, because it doesn't sit flush with the frame. This is going to be a fairly costly repair.

AlexNet0 · 04-11-2009, 09:06 PM

If you buy the alarm system Ill install it for free, lol

well...if both of us feel like road trips haha

firemachine69 · 04-11-2009, 10:41 PM

Hey there Lisa.

Can I introduce you to Winchester, or Smith & Wesson?

*tk-421* · 04-11-2009, 11:05 PM

Sorry to hear about this, Lisa... I really hope your insurance covers this.

SIPNGAS · 04-12-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by tk-421

Sorry to hear about this, Lisa... I really hope your insurance covers this.

I have a 500 dollar deductible. :o/

There go my wheels this year.

1stToyota · 04-13-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

I have a 500 dollar deductible. :o/

There go my wheels this year.

When you do, remember good wheel locks (I like Gorilla locks) or the drop-out punks will relieve you of the nice new rims.

eTiMaGo · 04-12-2009, 12:04 AM

bleh this sucks, sorry to hear it...

*MAD DOG* · 04-12-2009, 12:07 AM

Sucks Bigtime...........

Bob_VT · 04-12-2009, 10:58 AM

Is there damage that MUST be fixed asap?

I really believe the reason they are breaking into your car is the TRD sticker. These rocket scientists are thinking it would be fun to drive and sell all the TRD parts.

The stock stereo to a crack addict is only worth $5-$10 on the street......

Whoever did it were obvious rookies.

This past week I was in CT on business and the whole right side of my car got scratched up and door dinged. I feel your pain.

Happy Easter!

m911gt · 04-12-2009, 11:20 AM

Lisa, I'm sorry to hear about this happening...again. I wonder what they want...are they trying to steal your car? I don't get it.

SIPNGAS · 04-12-2009, 12:12 PM

I think it's the tint on the windows. At night, you can't see into the car and because it's lowered and the windows are dark, I think the jerks are assuming there must be something in there worth getting at.

I don't know...I might have the windows retinted a lighter shade.

I'm not sure if it has to be fixed right away. The metal is showing through right at he crease on the roof. I'm afraid of rusting. I'll get estimates and opinions this week.

GeneW · 04-12-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

I think it's the tint on the windows. At night, you can't see into the car and because it's lowered and the windows are dark, I think the jerks are assuming there must be something in there worth getting at.

I don't know...I might have the windows retinted a lighter shade.

I'm not sure if it has to be fixed right away. The metal is showing through right at he crease on the roof. I'm afraid of rusting. I'll get estimates and opinions this week.

The use of a pry bar seems to indicate an amateur at work. A pro would have used a tool to open the door. Of course maybe the Yaris "pops" open if you stress the door hard enough. I'll have to take a look.

Sorry to hear you're going through this kind of crap. I"m waiting for it in my neighborhood, though so far we're not getting hammered by the credit crunch and the unemployment is still running for most people off work.

Here's some 'inspiration' for you...

http://www.stickdeath.com/2004auto.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs

Gene

SIPNGAS · 04-12-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GeneW

The use of a pry bar seems to indicate an amateur at work. A pro would have used a tool to open the door. Of course maybe the Yaris "pops" open if you stress the door hard enough. I'll have to take a look.

Sorry to hear you're going through this kind of crap. I"m waiting for it in my neighborhood, though so far we're not getting hammered by the credit crunch and the unemployment is still running for most people off work.

Here's some 'inspiration' for you...

http://www.stickdeath.com/2004auto.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee3L9BQQ4Gs

Gene

SO nice to see you back!!

GeneW · 04-12-2009, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SIPNGAS

SO nice to see you back!!

Thanks, Lisa. Sorry to see you under such trying circumstances. You'll get it fixed.

Gene

Giobatera · 04-12-2009, 12:57 PM

Hey Lisa, did you check the features for the alarm I told you? I think it's well worth to get it. By the way, did you inform you insurance company yet?

SIPNGAS · 04-12-2009, 12:59 PM

no, I haven't informed my insurance company. I want to see what the cost would be to repair it first.

Giobatera · 04-12-2009, 01:07 PM

Good ideia!

04-11-2009, 10:10 PM	#1
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Does'nt look worth taking to a bodyshop for such small damage. I'd invest in a bottle of touchup myself. I had some D!ck steal my SONY MiniDisc deck from my '93 Saturn years ago. They twisted the lock cylinder with a real big screwdriver to get in. I had to completly disassemble the whole lock cylinder and bend everything back into shape bit by bit. I think I knew who did it too! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

04-11-2009, 09:06 PM	#3
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04-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#5
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Sorry to hear about this, Lisa... I really hope your insurance covers this. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

04-12-2009, 12:04 AM	#8
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	bleh this sucks, sorry to hear it... __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

04-12-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
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04-11-2009, 10:41 PM	#4
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Hey there Lisa. Can I introduce you to Winchester, or Smith & Wesson?

04-12-2009, 10:58 AM	#10
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	Is there damage that MUST be fixed asap? I really believe the reason they are breaking into your car is the TRD sticker. These rocket scientists are thinking it would be fun to drive and sell all the TRD parts. The stock stereo to a crack addict is only worth $5-$10 on the street...... Whoever did it were obvious rookies. This past week I was in CT on business and the whole right side of my car got scratched up and door dinged. I feel your pain. Happy Easter! __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

04-12-2009, 11:20 AM	#11
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	Lisa, I'm sorry to hear about this happening...again. I wonder what they want...are they trying to steal your car? I don't get it. __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

04-12-2009, 12:12 PM	#12
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	I think it's the tint on the windows. At night, you can't see into the car and because it's lowered and the windows are dark, I think the jerks are assuming there must be something in there worth getting at. I don't know...I might have the windows retinted a lighter shade. I'm not sure if it has to be fixed right away. The metal is showing through right at he crease on the roof. I'm afraid of rusting. I'll get estimates and opinions this week. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

04-12-2009, 12:57 PM	#16
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Hey Lisa, did you check the features for the alarm I told you? I think it's well worth to get it. By the way, did you inform you insurance company yet? __________________ GioBatera

04-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#17
SIPNGAS I LOVE my Yaris! View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Wisconsin Posts: 5,164	no, I haven't informed my insurance company. I want to see what the cost would be to repair it first. __________________ We don't see things as THEY are...we see them as WE are. Lisa aka *SIPNGAS*

04-12-2009, 01:07 PM	#18
Giobatera View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 246	Good ideia! __________________ GioBatera

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