My baby was vandalized!
#1
My baby was vandalized!
Some low life decided to break my window and steal my radar detector. Not just any radar detector, it was my very own Valentine 1. The SOB scratched the door panel my custom leather seats, and the dashboard. It happened right at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg today between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. If anyone hears of a Valentine radar detector from that area for sale, please let me know. I'm supposed to contact the mall security on Monday to see if they can check the security camera. I could honestly say that I would cripple the one that did this.
#6
Originally Posted by lophix
hey. if you have your serial # to your v1, post it on the v1 website as stolen. that way, if an attempt is made to sell it, it can be traced and you can nail the person.
#8
Max7,
Sorry to hear of your break in. However, you should not leave the V1 in the car. I too have a V1 and always always take it with me when I leave the car. I even take the concealed unit. Either you lock it up in the glovebox or take it with you at night before you lock up the car.
Its very attractive to thieves, even the manual states do not leave it in the car.
Sorry to hear of your break in. However, you should not leave the V1 in the car. I too have a V1 and always always take it with me when I leave the car. I even take the concealed unit. Either you lock it up in the glovebox or take it with you at night before you lock up the car.
Its very attractive to thieves, even the manual states do not leave it in the car.
Originally Posted by max7
Some low life decided to break my window and steal my radar detector. Not just any radar detector, it was my very own Valentine 1. The SOB scratched the door panel my custom leather seats, and the dashboard. It happened right at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg today between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. If anyone hears of a Valentine radar detector from that area for sale, please let me know. I'm supposed to contact the mall security on Monday to see if they can check the security camera. I could honestly say that I would cripple the one that did this.
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Although the V1 is a bulky looking unit, I feel it matches the black dash of the Maxima the best. I have a V1 and am very happy with it, it works flawlessly, and has saved me numerous times. That said, I have been pulled over for speeding a few times, none of which radar was involved.
Remember that a radar detector is NOT a cop detector, but they do help.
#11
Originally Posted by Wisky97SE
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Although the V1 is a bulky looking unit, I feel it matches the black dash of the Maxima the best. I have a V1 and am very happy with it, it works flawlessly, and has saved me numerous times. That said, I have been pulled over for speeding a few times, none of which radar was involved.
Remember that a radar detector is NOT a cop detector, but they do help.
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#13
Originally Posted by max7
Some low life decided to break my window and steal my radar detector. Not just any radar detector, it was my very own Valentine 1. The SOB scratched the door panel my custom leather seats, and the dashboard. It happened right at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg today between 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM. If anyone hears of a Valentine radar detector from that area for sale, please let me know. I'm supposed to contact the mall security on Monday to see if they can check the security camera. I could honestly say that I would cripple the one that did this.
#14
Originally Posted by packetattack
Max7,
Sorry to hear of your break in. However, you should not leave the V1 in the car. I too have a V1 and always always take it with me when I leave the car. I even take the concealed unit. Either you lock it up in the glovebox or take it with you at night before you lock up the car.
Its very attractive to thieves, even the manual states do not leave it in the car.
Sorry to hear of your break in. However, you should not leave the V1 in the car. I too have a V1 and always always take it with me when I leave the car. I even take the concealed unit. Either you lock it up in the glovebox or take it with you at night before you lock up the car.
Its very attractive to thieves, even the manual states do not leave it in the car.
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I ALWAYS take my detector or lock it up. No thieves would notice it if it wasn't there. Especially take the high end models.
#15
Malls are number one sources for scum bags. Do you have Air Horn installed in your car? you ca also get a pager mod for your Aalrm system, if its made By DEI. So you get a page next time someone breaks into the car. It works for the mall distance.
#16
Well, thanks for understanding! I'm feeling better now and I'm shopping e-bay for a Valentine 1. I can't live without that thing. The insurance company is looking at my car this week, but first I have to give Valentine a call so I can get them to send me a copy of my receipt. Hopefully State Farm will cover for the radar detector.
#18
Originally Posted by max7
Well, thanks for understanding! I'm feeling better now and I'm shopping e-bay for a Valentine 1. I can't live without that thing. The insurance company is looking at my car this week, but first I have to give Valentine a call so I can get them to send me a copy of my receipt. Hopefully State Farm will cover for the radar detector.
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#22
Max7,
Do you have home owners insurance/renters insurance? Most of those polices do extend to your car and covers items that are not "permanently attached" to the vehicle.
Do you have home owners insurance/renters insurance? Most of those polices do extend to your car and covers items that are not "permanently attached" to the vehicle.
Originally Posted by max7
Ok, so the insurance company will not cover the radar detector. The serial number of the detector is 9341410633. Probably a lost cause, but maybe someone can find it.
#23
Originally Posted by packetattack
Max7,
Do you have home owners insurance/renters insurance? Most of those polices do extend to your car and covers items that are not "permanently attached" to the vehicle.
Do you have home owners insurance/renters insurance? Most of those polices do extend to your car and covers items that are not "permanently attached" to the vehicle.
my friend did this when someone broke into his car & stole about 200+ cd's....he went home & found all receipts he could find & added a bunch more stuff...like diamond stud earrings, movado watch, etc.....he told ins. all the stuff was in a gym bag they also took
#25
Well the insurance paid out $1,225.00 for the demages. That was enough to order my parts and a brand new Valentine One. This time the radar detector goes everywere I go. My estimate was high since the broken glass scratched the passenger side airbag cover and you can't replace the cover. You have to replace the entire airbag. I can live with those scratches so I didn't order that part. It was over $900.
#27
Originally Posted by gowirelessnj
thats why mine has a two way fm remote
Sorry that u had to have this happen to such a beautiful car...
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#28
When my dad's friend's daughter had her car broken into, they stole a laptop from the trunk and some other stuff and the insurance company covered it. Not sure what insurance she has ![got me](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/ne_nau.gif)
Just wondering, have you gotten any tickets for the tint?
![got me](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/ne_nau.gif)
Just wondering, have you gotten any tickets for the tint?
#30
Originally Posted by BOZOnPJs
why would you take your beautiful car to the mall.. it's got F with me written all over it.
#31
Originally Posted by JaTaN
When my dad's friend's daughter had her car broken into, they stole a laptop from the trunk and some other stuff and the insurance company covered it. Not sure what insurance she has ![got me](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/ne_nau.gif)
Just wondering, have you gotten any tickets for the tint?
![got me](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/ne_nau.gif)
Just wondering, have you gotten any tickets for the tint?
I use to get tickets and then finaly I got a note from my eye doctor. They are considered prescription.
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