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IMSA GT
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NOV 26, 04:06 PM
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No word on this yet? Hoping it's found.
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Rsvl-Rider
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NOV 26, 07:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by IMSA GT:
No word on this yet? |
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Not one thing.
Still waiting on Verizon Wireless to cough up the surveillance video. The local manager is sympathetic but all he can do is request it from the central facility in NJ. They aren't' being responsive.
I spoke to the cop on the case again a couple of days ago. I told him that I was disappointed in the response and getting impatient to see the video. I insisted that he contact the NJ Verizon people directly and put the power of an "active police investigation" behind it. I can only paraphrase his response as a "shrug". And the kicker here now is that because it's an "open case under investigation" I will not be allowed to see the video. It's against policy. He will not show me the video even though I am the one that asked the guy to get it for me.
I also told him I wanted to see the city traffic cam video. I explained that the car couldn't just vanish and I would have a better chance of picking it out than anyone. I have no idea which cams they looked at or the search radius. I know it must be recorded on one or more cams so it pisses me off. I won't be allowed to see those either. It's against policy.
Meantime, I am driving around town handing out flyers, talking to folks, posting on-line, putting my sidewalk sign out everyday, searching Craigslist, eBay and Facebook for any parts that may pop up, etc.
It's not a big surprise, but I know there is no active investigation. Oh sure, It's logged as stolen and they will "keep their eyes open" which is just another way of saying they will let me know if they happen to stumble over it. Meanwhile my offers to assist are flatly denied.
Still hoping for something from the video but that has always been a slim chance. I'm frustrated and losing hope with each passing day.[This message has been edited by Rsvl-Rider (edited 11-26-2021).]
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hyperv6
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NOV 26, 10:19 PM
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I hate to say this but welcome to the harsh world of modern day police investigations.
Depending on where you live but in more and more areas a car disappears or a house gets broken into they file a report and let the insurance pay for it.
I don’t blame the cops as most are under staffed and they are often loaded down dealing with murders, drug over doses and domestics that could result in either of these.
Many departments are not backed up by their city government's and even if they catch the guy the car is already stripped and they have to charge the guy then he is let go and never shows for court..
This is not a commentary on your car as this applies to many and most vehicles today.
With all nasty things that are going on a Fiero be it yours or mine is small change.
My grand mothers house was broken into. They got some major things that belongs back to my Great Great Grand Fathers guns. They were valuable. We even had a good idea who did it but with no proof there was little that could be or would be done.
It suck but real life is not like CSI.
I really hope you catch a break as I am afraid much of this is in your hands.
Just look at all the smash and grabs going on and the cops just watch. The government is destroying law and order in this country. If you do something to protect yourself then you are the one arrested.
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CoolBlue87GT
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NOV 27, 08:08 AM
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Following copied from various web sites. Good luck on your search.
Car insurance does cover a stolen car, but only if you have comprehensive coverage. If you do, you're covered for the outright theft of your vehicle, as well as damage to your vehicle that occurs during a break-in. You'll be paid up to the actual cash value (ACV) of your car, minus your deductible.
File a stolen vehicle report to your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV maintains a database of stolen cars and can help the police recover the vehicle faster if somebody comes in to register the car under their name.
If your claim is successful, many insurance carriers use the actual cash value (ACV) of your vehicle to determine your payout. The total will also depend on the terms of your policy. An adjuster from the insurance company determines the vehicle’s value based on its age, make, model, and normal wear and tear. This will also account for upgrades you have made, such as premium seats or wheels, but not accessories you can remove, such as a premium stereo or music player. When the adjuster has come up with a value for the car, you'll usually receive a check for that amount minus any deductible that you have on your policy.
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steve308
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NOV 27, 08:54 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT:
Following copied from various web sites. Good luck on your search.
Car insurance does cover a stolen car, but only if you have comprehensive coverage. If you do, you're covered for the outright theft of your vehicle, as well as damage to your vehicle that occurs during a break-in. You'll be paid up to the actual cash value (ACV) of your car, minus your deductible.
File a stolen vehicle report to your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV maintains a database of stolen cars and can help the police recover the vehicle faster if somebody comes in to register the car under their name.
If your claim is successful, many insurance carriers use the actual cash value (ACV) of your vehicle to determine your payout. The total will also depend on the terms of your policy. An adjuster from the insurance company determines the vehicle’s value based on its age, make, model, and normal wear and tear. This will also account for upgrades you have made, such as premium seats or wheels, but not accessories you can remove, such as a premium stereo or music player. When the adjuster has come up with a value for the car, you'll usually receive a check for that amount minus any deductible that you have on your policy. |
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If it gets to this hopefully you had an agreed value policy with the insurance company not the ACV coverage of a standard insurance policy.
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hyperv6
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NOV 27, 09:07 AM
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Our cars call for agreed value insurance as that is the only way to really get a true pay out on a car our are with little hassle.
If you just go by what the insurance company provides most times it will never meet the values we have in the car.
Many companies with agreed value also offer to increase the insured value automatically to keep up with increased values.
If you have a modified car only agreed value will provide you with secure coverage.
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Notorio
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NOV 27, 11:41 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rsvl-Rider:
And I placed a sign on the street for any commuters that may have seen something.
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I'd respectfully suggest a much larger sign, if that is ok with the business there. A standard 60" printer would let you make a life-sized banner that would really get people's attention.
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Rsvl-Rider
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NOV 27, 04:32 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Notorio:
I'd respectfully suggest a much larger sign, if that is ok with the business there. A standard 60" printer would let you make a life-sized banner that would really get people's attention. |
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The 36" x 24" signs in the A-frame are the largest allowed by the city. I could easily make a life sized banner on my 64" HP Latex 360 printer but displaying it there would be a problem.
Yes, I own a sign shop.
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Notorio
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NOV 27, 05:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Rsvl-Rider:
The 36" x 24" signs in the A-frame are the largest allowed by the city. I could easily make a life sized banner on my 64" HP Latex 360 printer but displaying it there would be a problem.
Yes, I own a sign shop. |
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To quote a former Mayor of San Diego: "Have you had enough government yet?" Methinks if you threw caution to the wind and displayed the life-sized sign anyway, the Police would issue you a ticket faster than green grass through a goose.
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reinhart
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NOV 28, 01:19 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by hyperv6:
Our cars call for agreed value insurance as that is the only way to really get a true pay out on a car our are with little hassle.
If you just go by what the insurance company provides most times it will never meet the values we have in the car.
Many companies with agreed value also offer to increase the insured value automatically to keep up with increased values.
If you have a modified car only agreed value will provide you with secure coverage. |
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Really the best investment is to just buy liability and put the saved premium into your pocket for a rainy day. You can buy a new Fiero every five years for what the insurance companies charge for comp and collision. Or did you really think the insurance companies are losing money from your policy?
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