THEFT OF MARK V GTI - REGISTRATION VE05KPP

[Blowers]

Thanks to all members who have commented. I know it's a long shot but this car is 3 door Laser Blue (not many around) and was stolen between 4pm and 5pm at Odyssey Gym Woburn Common nr High Wycombe Bucks. 5 lockers were broken into , keys and wallets taken and my car was obviously preferred by the thieves.  It was an indulgent gift to myself following my wife's death late January 2007. I would be most gratefull if you could keep an eye out and if ever you see it report it to the police.

Thank you all


Geoff

[Creepy Coupe]

sh!te year so far then Mate, I really sorry for you. these things are sent to try us.

[Phil mcavity]

oh god, what a bunch of thieving wa.kers, fingers crossed the police find it,  hopefully it turns up quickly, do the police feel confident in finding it? have they said anything?

[Blowers]

Cheers Phil -no the police regretfully have not show much interest so I am not holding out much hope. The car was absolutely spot on what I wanted and at the moment I am as you can imagine pretty hacked off. Still I can claim one of the fastest ever GTi's...here Monday gone Thursday. Looked stunning with the
lifeshine and all my golf gear was  just sorted for retirement.  Well at the end of the day it's only metal , no one hurt  and if I have found one after a few weeks there must be others around that will fit the bill. Some friends are saying get a "sensible" car next time... well I enjoyed the short time with the GTI so I may not take their advice. Going to take a big hit on the insurance though-trade price etc. Ho hum life goes on.

[Tony D]

Sorry to hear about the theft Geoff, I haven't been on here a while and it seems just a couple of weeks you were talking about buying one!

Best of luck with the insurance co.

Tony

[TagnuT]

Sorry to hear about your bad news. Hope you get things sorted.

[Phantom]

Awful, awful news.

As for your insurance, remember to be as big a bastard to them as you possibly can - get evidence of the true cost to replace your car (dealer quotes, adverts etc), then less your excess and reject lower offers they make in payment, based on the evidence you supply in writing.

Remember you are paying insurance to cover the cost of replacement of your vehicle (less your excess) - not how much it is worth trade in or in some dodgy Glasses guide from 2 years ago.

I am not saying you will get everything, but wouldn't you prefer to only be a grand out of pocket instead of 3 or 4? (just random numbers, but you know what I mean!)

Best of luck and remember - shy bairns get nowt!

P~

[Simonet]

Definately true, hold out for the best offer and do your homework. It's a like for like car you should be able to buy (less your excess)

[Teutonic_Tamer]

Cheers Phil -no the police regretfully have not show much interest so I am not holding out much hope. The car was absolutely spot on what I wanted and at the moment I am as you can imagine pretty hacked off. Still I can claim one of the fastest ever GTi's...here Monday gone Thursday. Looked stunning with the
lifeshine and all my golf gear was  just sorted for retirement.  Well at the end of the day it's only metal , no one hurt  and if I have found one after a few weeks there must be others around that will fit the bill. Some friends are saying get a "sensible" car next time... well I enjoyed the short time with the GTI so I may not take their advice. Going to take a big hit on the insurance though-trade price etc. Ho hum life goes on.

Take a look at my response in the previous thread: http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=55839

And forget the "trade price" - like-for-like is the only thing you should expect, and nothing less.

The VIN and engine numbers would be handy to post too, as the Reg number probably will have been changed!

Regarding the "sensible car" - to do that, well you'd be giving in to the thieves.  Anyway, you bought the GTI for a specific reason, if you don't get another GTI, you will probably be being disrespectful, to the memory of your wife.

Warmest regards.

[Phantom]

Anyway, you bought the GTI for a specific reason, if you don't get another GTI, you will probably be being disrespectful, to the memory of your wife.

Not sure I agree with the phrasing, but the sentiment is probably right. I always think that (God forbid) if anything happened to my wife, she would be looking down and wanting me to be happy. If having your GTI made you happy, you should do what you can to get another. Obviously women never want you to spend too much money on cars, but I am sure you should be able to sort your insurance.

This is one of those situations where I wish I were a very wealthy bloke, as I would say, "feck it -- you have had a rough year already...have my GTI".

P~