Low Life Scum...

[Buck]

The police updated me on Friday after speaking to a witness and they believe the thieves are local from the estate near work so they most likely will be back and if I replace, they will have another go  so it makes no sense to put another RNS510 unit in as I cannot secure my car from attempted/actual theft.

I also spoke to the insurance company on Friday.  If I don't claim then they have confirmed it will have no impact on my policy at renewal even though it was a theft. This leaves me £92 out of pocket and minus the RNS510. (£70 excess for window and £22 for new window B Pillar trim on order)

If I claim then I'll claim for the above as well as the stereo surround bevel which they broke the clips off (I have done a temporary repair at the moment)

However, the insurance policy has a limit of £1000 on audio (worth checking yours) so it won't pay for a new one sourced from VW but I have found a company that sells these for £749 delivered. http://www.advanced-incar.co.uk/volkswagen-rns-510-navigation

I wondered whether to claim for this plus the other bits and then look to move the RNS510 on? Should get around £500 for this?

After my excess of £100 I'd have around £500 in my pocket to do what I wanted.  I thought about getting a Fiscon bluetooth unit http://www.advanced-incar.co.uk/bluetooth/fiscon-vw-basic which will work with my RCD310 head unit as it uses the MFD to operate.  This will be out of sight and give me telephone use when driving which is a big convenience for me.


Any Thoughts? You can probably tell that I haven't made my mind up yet?



edit: Price of RNS510 is £749 not £799

[Rgdogg]

What about this better security features and has all the extras
http://www.roadradio.com/Pioneer/AVIC-F60DAB/

[codestud]

These petty criminals do my bloody head in.  Why surrender to their "wishes" by putting a lesser head unit in your car that you're not personally happy with?

If you want another RNS-510 then put another one in.  You've worked for it. 

The police should be doing their job and trying to catch these people.

Is there anywhere you can park with CCTV?

[Buck]

Well, I have finally had my insurance claim settled 

My head has won over my heart and I won't be putting another 510 in. Everyone I have spoken to i.e. police; SOCO; window Repair guy ++ have all said they've been involved in multiple instances of where the scumbags come back weeks/months later and take the replacement.

As it was at work I can't exactly avoid the risk and the CCTV doesn't prove an effective deterrent.

I don't want the the stress, hassle or financial impact so I'm just going to have to wait for my next car to get sat Nav built in again

In the meantime, I'm enjoying sat Nav via the new "Here" mapping which works off line and to be fair is pretty good 

[Booth11]

Well, I have finally had my insurance claim settled 

My head has won over my heart and I won't be putting another 510 in. Everyone I have spoken to i.e. police; SOCO; window Repair guy ++ have all said they've been involved in multiple instances of where the scumbags come back weeks/months later and take the replacement.

As it was at work I can't exactly avoid the risk and the CCTV doesn't prove an effective deterrent.

I don't want the the stress, hassle or financial impact so I'm just going to have to wait for my next car to get sat Nav built in again

In the meantime, I'm enjoying sat Nav via the new "Here" mapping which works off line and to be fair is pretty good 

Glad it finally sorted Buck.  Not replacing is probably a wise move if there's a good chance they'll return and do it again.

[Buck]

Thanks Rebecca

Yes, a sad state of affairs but no point putting me/the car at risk.

Might give me an excuse to move into a Mk7 sooner rather than later  (not sure that'd go down well with the boss though )