Car died while on highway, lost power steering and power braking
01-23-2012, 11:09 AM
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Car died while on highway, lost power steering and power braking
So I guess my altrenator died at some point during the day. The car started under battery power, about 3/4 the way home, the car started to lose electronics and then shut off. Lost power steering and power braking while doing 70 in the far left lane...
I got lucky since there was no traffic and managed to get the car on an exit ramp where it stopped.
Called AAA got it towed to a firestone near campus after hours, so the car had to sit outside over night.
I call this morning to tell firestone why my car is there and they tell me someone smashed my passanger window...
Someone F*CKING BROKE INTO MY CAR BECAUSE THEY SAW AN IPOD CONNECTOR IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER....
I havent seen what they took yet but that was the only thing visible. I can only imagine they took my 130 dollar sunglasses from the center console as well as a portable battery charger...
The only relief I have is that since the battery was dead they supposedly couldn't open the trunk....
Ill post more info after class when I get over to firestone.
/RANT
I got lucky since there was no traffic and managed to get the car on an exit ramp where it stopped.
Called AAA got it towed to a firestone near campus after hours, so the car had to sit outside over night.
I call this morning to tell firestone why my car is there and they tell me someone smashed my passanger window...
Someone F*CKING BROKE INTO MY CAR BECAUSE THEY SAW AN IPOD CONNECTOR IN THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER....
I havent seen what they took yet but that was the only thing visible. I can only imagine they took my 130 dollar sunglasses from the center console as well as a portable battery charger...
The only relief I have is that since the battery was dead they supposedly couldn't open the trunk....
Ill post more info after class when I get over to firestone.
/RANT
01-23-2012, 11:30 AM
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Good luck.
Usually, unless the lot is SECURED (no entry after hours) they are not legally held liable for damage to customer's property. At least here in Seattle they're not. I can't imagine it would be any different anywhere else. That's why everyone knows to leave stuff OUT of plain view. Would these kids (assuming kids) even have broke the window if the ipod hookup wasn't visible...? Doubt it.
From a customer service standpoint, however, i agree with you. Their lot, their problem. But not from a legal perspective.
Sucks that happened to you man...hope they werent able to get into the trunk.
01-23-2012, 11:41 AM
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I had no choice but to leave it in their parking lot after hours. They move all customers cars inside the garage otherwise... They wont be liable.
Yup, I grabbed my sunglasses and threw them in the center console before I left, unhooked the ipod dock and threw it on the floor. My windows are tinted but idk, guess they saw it on the floor...
They also broke in to a POS Chevy Blazer that was also in the lot.
Good luck.
Usually, unless the lot is SECURED (no entry after hours) they are not legally held liable for damage to customer's property. At least here in Seattle they're not. I can't imagine it would be any different anywhere else. That's why everyone knows to leave stuff OUT of plain view. Would these kids (assuming kids) even have broke the window if the ipod hookup wasn't visible...? Doubt it.
From a customer service standpoint, however, i agree with you. Their lot, their problem. But not from a legal perspective.
Sucks that happened to you man...hope they werent able to get into the trunk.
Usually, unless the lot is SECURED (no entry after hours) they are not legally held liable for damage to customer's property. At least here in Seattle they're not. I can't imagine it would be any different anywhere else. That's why everyone knows to leave stuff OUT of plain view. Would these kids (assuming kids) even have broke the window if the ipod hookup wasn't visible...? Doubt it.
From a customer service standpoint, however, i agree with you. Their lot, their problem. But not from a legal perspective.
Sucks that happened to you man...hope they werent able to get into the trunk.
They also broke in to a POS Chevy Blazer that was also in the lot.
01-23-2012, 11:46 AM
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Dude, that sucks man. I know how you feel, I had someone break into my stock 86 accord 9 years ago and steal my cheap 150 dollar HU...while I was at the blood bank giving blood! That pi$$ed me the hell off, you better believe it.
01-23-2012, 11:47 AM
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Yea man it blows. I was also up till 3am last night writing code for a programming class, doing math homework and studying for a test. Only to wake up this morning and find out my car got busted into.
01-23-2012, 12:05 PM
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Im hoping they didnt open the trunk b/c I had my snowboard boots, helmet, 120 dollar goggles and 80 dollar goggles in there... Just forgot to grab them b/c I had gone to the mountains on Saturday.
01-23-2012, 12:09 PM
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nothing you can do. they could turn around and sign a trespassing complaint against you- since you and your car were never invited to begin with!
even if the trespassing complaint wont stick, it being private property- you parked your car on their lot, without their expressed consent.
if you intend to have them fix your car- i wouldn't blame them at all- nor give them a hard time.
instead i would try and extract guilt/sorrow from them to not rape you on any charges.
even if the trespassing complaint wont stick, it being private property- you parked your car on their lot, without their expressed consent.
if you intend to have them fix your car- i wouldn't blame them at all- nor give them a hard time.
instead i would try and extract guilt/sorrow from them to not rape you on any charges.
01-23-2012, 12:15 PM
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nothing you can do. they could turn around and sign a trespassing complaint against you- since you and your car were never invited to begin with!
even if the trespassing complaint wont stick, it being private property- you parked your car on their lot, without their expressed consent.
if you intend to have them fix your car- i wouldn't blame them at all- nor give them a hard time.
instead i would try and extract guilt/sorrow from them to not rape you on any charges.
even if the trespassing complaint wont stick, it being private property- you parked your car on their lot, without their expressed consent.
if you intend to have them fix your car- i wouldn't blame them at all- nor give them a hard time.
instead i would try and extract guilt/sorrow from them to not rape you on any charges.
Also they do allow after hours drop off at customer discretion.
Its not their fault
01-23-2012, 12:25 PM
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Asshat stole my $130 Bolle glasses that were put away in the center console, my insurance card, and a portable battery charger.
Asshat stole my $130 Bolle glasses that were put away in the center console, my insurance card, and a portable battery charger.
01-23-2012, 04:41 PM
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01-24-2012, 04:08 AM
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Did they catch the guy? O_o
I hate seeing a maxima stolen or broken into.
Tears me up...
Not to tear you up but you should name this thread
"Car died while on highway, lost power steering and sunglasses and insurance card and battery charger and power braking."
I hate seeing a maxima stolen or broken into.
Tears me up...
Not to tear you up but you should name this thread
"Car died while on highway, lost power steering and sunglasses and insurance card and battery charger and power braking."
01-24-2012, 04:31 AM
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That's some real bad luck man. And it's a good thing your trunk was electrical and not manual or they would of raided your trunk. It's a depressing feeling when someone bust yuh glass and steal all your stuff. Did you have tited windows and alarm? That might deter a bandit.
01-24-2012, 07:41 AM
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That's some real bad luck man. And it's a good thing your trunk was electrical and not manual or they would of raided your trunk. It's a depressing feeling when someone bust yuh glass and steal all your stuff. Did you have tited windows and alarm? That might deter a bandit.
01-24-2012, 08:32 AM
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its partially the economy and the season. I had my window broken and they took my damn sculpture toolbox out of my trunk. Scattered my repair reciepts in the glove box but didn't get away with much. I think they were on foot. I had a 4ton bottle jack in the trunk too right next to the toolbox and some vinyl records. People will always take shortcuts if they know there's a chance to get away.
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01-24-2012, 08:46 AM
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01-24-2012, 09:05 AM
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Take a bait car back up there and wait around and the same crooks will appear....this time leave plenty of goodies to make them do their thing and you do your thing and fill them with plenty of lead! At least I would.....love too see that these days since dishonesty seems to be lurking everywhere around us......
01-24-2012, 09:13 AM
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Take a bait car back up there and wait around and the same crooks will appear....this time leave plenty of goodies to make them do their thing and you do your thing and fill them with plenty of lead! At least I would.....love too see that these days since dishonesty seems to be lurking everywhere around us......
01-24-2012, 03:23 PM
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Take a bait car back up there and wait around and the same crooks will appear....this time leave plenty of goodies to make them do their thing and you do your thing and fill them with plenty of lead! At least I would.....love too see that these days since dishonesty seems to be lurking everywhere around us......
01-24-2012, 08:17 PM
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So, I'll have it back tomorrow, all will be well.
01-24-2012, 08:24 PM
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That's good to hear. It's been 13 months and counting since I last drove mine. I miss it so much. If all goes well she will be back on the streets in another month or 2.
01-24-2012, 08:32 PM
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01-24-2012, 08:37 PM
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yea its still sitting like that. i have everything just no time. i am finally getting some free time coming up in these next few months so we will see what happens. at least its been garage kept all this time lol.
01-24-2012, 09:41 PM
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Come June it will be time to look for a new car for next year. My dad wants something newer with under 100k miles since I drive so much.
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