[mkgarrison5]

you guys have talked me into taking my mtn hardware sticker and my bowtech sticker off of my truck .......... lol... but i aint taking my UNC sticker off!! lol.... i just wish my cd player had a detachable face

[Mohawk16]

Do Like I do. Drive a piece of $h!t.

[mkgarrison5]

Originally Posted by Mohawk16

Do Like I do. Drive a piece of $h!t.

hahaha..if i could afford one i would

[bamboo10]

Originally Posted by Mohawk16

Do Like I do. Drive a piece of $h!t.

My old van looks so bad that after fishing all day I come back and find a twenty dollar bill under the windshild wiper, and a note from the thief that says "you need this more than I do"

[UGAflyguy]

Originally Posted by UGAflyguy

Regretfully, I have been a victim of break-ins twice in the past year. Looking back, I was basically asking for it, but still, it sucks. Both took place in the booming metropolis of Atlanta, so that might ease the tension of you "northerners" a little bit. Anyways, I drive a 95' Chevy truck and it seems like theives target Chevys between 89 and 99 becasue they all have the same plastic door handles.

This is probably gonna get long winded, but bear with me.

What happens is exactly how btrapr explains it. The theif shoves a screwdriver inbetween the door handle (plastic - think flexible, pliable, breakable) and the metal door itself, and somehow jimmies the lock. Essentially, he breaks the lock and now has the door unlocked. Then he climbs inside your car/truck/suv and shuts the door. Now, nothing looks very suspicious because he has gotten inside your car with no alarm blaring, now shattered glass, and no loud noises. Free range, and time to go through all your stuff and take what he likes.

So back to my story. The first break in occured in the heart of downtown Atlanta, while I was working as an intern for the summer. I had parked my car in pay lot, and was in a hurry to get upstairs. I somehow forgot (probably because I was in a hurry) to detach the face plate to my stereo. I usually take it upstairs with me each day. I had one of the nicer aftermarket stereos because the factory one had quit working a while back. Anyways, this was an instant MAGNET for theives. So, I come back down stairs at the end of the day, and hit the clicker to unlock the doors. I climb in a notice a giant hole in my dash. I knew exactly what had happened. I get back out of the truck and notice that not only had the driver side door been "screwdrivered" but so had the passenger side door. On the bright side, the theives did not just bash in my dash like I have seen them do to some friends cars, and they had it in their heart to put my dash back together after they had pulled the stereo out. How sweet. No cut wires, no broken glass....these guys were pros. The best thing that came out of the whole deal was that my brand new Scott rod was behind the seat, and they didn't get that either.

Well, second story is about the same, but I had learned from the first break in. Long story short is that I got hit again. After I had spent all day replacing the broken door handles from the first break in, I left my car in a "nicer" parking deck that you have to pay, has a security officer, and has cameras. At the end of the day, I have one "screwdrivered" driver side door handle, and a book of missing CDs. Luckily, that was all they got. Now I don't carry anything of value inside my truck. I hope they like the Celine Dion greatest hits. Jerks.

Anyways, just wanted to give you guys a heads up. Especially all you guys with 89-99 Chevys. If you ever see someone suspicious, give them ****. I ended up busting a guy breaking into my friend's Chevy truck in college. It was 6:00am on a Saturday morning as I was going to work. A quick 911 call and some chasing got me a date with the DA to witness. Although a royal pain in the a$$, it felt good to nail this guy.

Tight Lines and keep those valuables at HOME,

Nate

Ok well, make that three times in less than a year.

I finally got rid of my old Chevy, and bought a newer 06 GMC Sierra. I thought that might help with the break-ins and I needed more room. It's got the keyless entry and the factory alarm installed on it.

I went to Athens this weekend for the UGA vs. Ole Miss game. Parked my truck at the Holiday Inn while I went downtown to the bars for a drink or two. I was with my girlfriend and a bunch of her friends. The reason I parked at the hotel was that her parents stay there for most of the home games, and they always get us a parking pass so we can come meet them before the game, etc. Not to mention that we have to pay extra for the pass. Well, in the two or so hours we were at the bar, someone did the same thing to my dang new truck - put a screwdriver inbetween the plastic handle and the metal door and tried to get in. I didn't notice until I got home on Sunday because the truck is black, the handle is black, and it it was dark outside when we got back to the truck. Whoever tried to get in, didn't succeed and nothing was taken. However, now I have broken plastic door handle, some bent sheetmetal on the door, and I'll be a few hundred dollars poorer. I assume either someone walked up on them, or the alarm went off. Even if they would have got in, they might have got a couple of CDs and that's about it. I have learned to never keep anything valuable in my car no matter what.

I contacted Holiday Inn just to inform them that I was broken in to in their lot, and I was not very happy. But, as with most lots, they have a sign that is in plain sight and states that they are not responsible for property in their lots.

Just had to get this one off my chest and let all you folks know to keep valuables out of you cars. I've got a lot of friends that carry handguns in their cars/trucks - if I would have had 3 guns taken I would be irate. Anyone know the law on self-defense of personal property in GA? If so, I would be very interested in learning a little bit about it. If I caught someone doing this now, I might be the one going to jail.

Nate

[UGAflyguy]

...with the worst luck ever... my house was broken into last night. So make that two break ins in less than a week. First the truck and now the house. Only took a laptop - so that leads me to believe that they either were 1) on foot and couldn't carry any more junk, or 2) scared off by the dogs (3 labs on the back porch). They could have taken much more like guns, tvs, other computers, xbox, etc.

So I called to get the alarm system turned on and monitored by ADT, and upped the $ amount on the renter's insurance.

[Pictureman]

Where do you live again? I want to make sure that I never move there. Sorry about your luck lately. I hope the alarm system helps.

[jscagline]

This is why I think responsible folk should honor the 2nd amendment.....kill those slimmy creatures as soon as you catch them! A dead man tells no tale!

Gangs at the age of 12! Forget the a$$ whipp'en, there ain't no reforming them!

Get rid of them all and set an example.

Just my .02 worth!

[Seafavorites]

It will likely get worse this year, unless a whole bunch
of new jobs open up. On the theory that fewer jobs mean
a new generation of thieves. They're not always crackheads,
but sometimes good old boys who are out of work.

[Coach]

I have never suffered a break in of my vehicles( knock on wood). Other cars have been broken in while mine was parked in the area.

My wife drives the new cars while I have to drive old jalopies (that comes with having four expensive kids). In years past, I have parked my 20 year old car next to gleaming trucks and SUV's. I get my gear and move out quickly so that no one will see me but leave my doors unlocked and nothing in the car.

Lately, I have driving a import that gets great gas mileage but not much else. I'm not worth the trouble of breaking in!

Let's face it, I see expensive SUV's and loaded 4x4 trucks that are just begging to be broke into.

You shouldn't have to worry about your car but discretion is advised....I think.

A case in point, my niece is getting married to a young missionary in Mexico. One of the things that was asked for is a Land Rover. Her "rich" grandfather said he was not going Ito buy an expensive 4x4 and have it "stolen" in out from under them. He said that it would stand out and 'invite' attention.

He shopped around and got a a used 4x4 (Not much to look at.) and is having a new engine (not rebuilt), transmission and other work done on it. Like I said, it looks like it is on its last legs, but, when he finishes with it...... Well, you get the idea.

I'm not suggesting that anyone do that but in the past I have thought about that.