Low Life Scum...

[AndyG]

Scum of the earth!
You could have the side windows covered in that security film.It keeps the glass in place if a window break is attempted.The doors already will be deadlocked so they shouldn't be able to get in that way.
I don't think it is that expensive either.

[dubber36]

Basstards  I often worry about mine considering how easy they are to take out.

Your nav destinations will still be in it, but not your phone numbers. The bluetooth module is separate.

As you retro fitted it, will your insurers replace it, or will they try to fob you off with an RCD310 as that's what will tally with the chassis number?

[Buck]

Had a chilly drive to work this AM.

AA Autoshield have advised that the glass needs to be ordered and won't be fitted until Friday so they are coming later to do a temporary repair!

@dubber36 - not sure re insurance as yet.  I still have my original stereo so that can go back in but not sure how they will play it with a replacement. I'm guessing I'm not going ot come out of this a winner for sure!

At the minute my decision is that I won't put another RNS510 back in as they are just too easy to steal and whilst I've had nearly 5 years of no issues with it, now it's happened I'll be worrying about it happening again especially as it happened whilst parked outside work.  If it was in some "random" street, that's different.

[JayGTD]

Sorry to hear mate!

The exact same thing happened to one of my mates last year. Brand new golf GTI ed 35 and within a month of ownership had his RNS510 stolen! I was thankful because I was parked only a few spaces down. They mustve known mine was a kenwood and decided not to touch it.

Unfortunately there will always be scum who have no regard for any other human lives other than their own. Hope they get caught!

Have a look at Eonon GM 5152 which looks exactly like the RNS, or a GM 5153 if you fancy a larger screen. I always fancied one myself because they support airplay or phone mirroring. That way I can just sit in the car watching youtube videos on big screen whilst I wait for the other half.

Best wishes mate

[Snoopy]

Barstuards... Sorry to read this.
Hope you get it sorted.
I've got this on both my GTIs ifbit helps, the problem is they could end up do more damage.
http://www.pentagonbristol.co.uk/supaglass/

[andygo]

How much does that cost roughly?

[Snoopy]

About £300 depends how much of the stip down you do for them as they have to remove the windows to fit it. So its mostly labour costs.

[ajmoir36]

I am sorry to hear that, that really sucks. They are just too easy to remove, I only ever remember seeing one other post about this in the past few years.

[Buck]

Thanks for the comments guys.  I think the shock/.anger is wearing off a little. Only a little.

The police officer that came out today also recommended security film but also cautioned that he had seen many VW/Seat/Skoda vehicles suffer the same fate and said he'd had a few where they came back if not successful after attempt one or once the insurance had paid for a shiny new replacement.

The original RCD310 is going back in next week when I have time to sort the mess.

I've yet to decide what to do re the insurance.  So far it will cost me £70 window excess and £42 for the two parts (window trim and stereo trim) as I can't yet see any damage to the wiring loom etc. I think the scratches to the paintwork don't justify a respray so will just have to live with those

The dashboard marks where they have used a screwdriver should be covered up with the trim piece.

The cost of the RNS510 from a dealer is £2447 inc VAT!! 

Insurance company have asked if I want to submit a claim but as yet not sure as they limit audio to £1000 on what they will pay for. I don't want them to pay towards an RNS510 that I won't fit and them only pay me out if I produce an invoice for it! Plus I need to think of the potential impact to my no-claims bonus etc. even though it is protected.

Hoping to ring my broker tomorrow to discuss / get advice.

[ajmoir36]

I suppose if they replace it you could sell it if you didn't want it anymore, I have just listed my DAB version that I pulled from my GTD before I traded it in on ebay for £700 (fingers crossed some seem to be listed for more).