Help - my Vehicross was stolen

[tiggergreen]

Everything was done through e-mail. I have sent e-mails to his aol account, but so far I have received no replies (and I even requested a read-receipt). I suspect that his intentions are to paint it so that it won't be obvious that it was mine. He could also use license plates from another vehicle (swap them between two cars). As long as he has it out of sight during the next two months or so, he could be home free. And no, the car is not covered for theft - I was only carrying liability insurance as I own it free and clear. So if I do not get it back, I lose everything.

On the bright side of things, I'm thinking this could make for a very interesting screen play...

Brent

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I was only carrying liability insurance as I own it free and clear. So if I do not get it back, I lose everything.

This is a valuable lesson to learn. Insurance is for protection. If you're not insured by a 3rd party against theft, you should do everything you can on your own to insure against it. That means "the club", a good alarm, lojack, or whatever. It also means careful supervision of unknown parties around your vehicle and secure placement of your vehicle's title. Otherwise, you're taking the risk of a complete loss.

[Anita]

Even IF he does paint it, he would also have to change out your upholstery. That is a dead giveaway.

[tiggergreen]

Yes, the purple upholstery would be hard to miss - but why wouldn't he just paint that as well??? Anita - that is so cool that you get to see Stan Lee. I'm heading to Comic Con on Saturday with a friend.

In any case, this guy is obviously going to get an ulcer from worrying every time he attempts to go anywhere in this vehicle. I still have to wonder what he was thinking. He looked like a professional white-collar worker. I told him I needed the money for my wife's delivery - which was the ONLY reason I was thinking of selling it.

Also, the police got on my case about not keeping his license or his other car as collateral during the test drive. But I was alone with four kids... But, yes, I hope you can all learn something from my experience - I have provided the perfect example of what not to do :O)

Anyhoo, I am not too terribly upset about this - this may be a bump in the road, but in the long run, I will come out on top - I will get it back or I will buy another VX. I can also use this is a tax write-off this year...

Brent

[V-Twin hiCROSS]

Brent,
You are taking this much better than I would. I would not get a nights rest until I had kicked the **** out of that clown. Let us know of any updates to the saga. It is actually pretty interesting. Good luck.

[Anita]

Yes, the purple upholstery would be hard to miss - but why wouldn't he just paint that as well???
Brent

As I recall, you also added another row of seats in the back for your kids, so you did modify it uniquely.

[Moncha]

Ten36VX, I had to delete your post due to a violation in the site's rules. Even though the info you posted in your last post was public info.. I won't allow it to be posted here, no matter how much I (we) hate the guy. If you want to post your own info that's fine but not someone elses. Disclose what you want to Brent but do not make it public here..

[TEN36VX]

10-4, Moncha. Not intended to be used for retaliation, rather 'be on the lookout' info for anybody in those areas. Sorry.

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He looked like a professional white-collar worker.

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