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Car stolen off my drive, again

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chasegirl · 08/03/2026 14:34

It was stolen the first time almost exactly 2 years ago, they smashed the drivers side window and hot wired it at about 4am. Neighbours ring doorbell footage showed my car on the drive, then it cut off for about 15 mins at that time, when it resumed my car was gone It was found repaired and returned to me.

It was stolen again last night, my daughter heard cars speeding off and looked out her window saw my car and another 1 disappear round a corner. No smashed window this time do no idea how they got in. They removed the tracker device and crooklock.

I don't want it back at all.

I feel like I've been targeted. They won't get caught and it'll cost me. Victims of crime seem to be the ones who pay in every way, not the perpetrators

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Brewtiful · 08/03/2026 14:51

50sFun · 08/03/2026 14:44

Honestly, I think its just a coincidence.

Still very annoying and inconvenient.

I doubt it's a coincidence. The type of car is currently popular and definitely being targeted.

I would definitely get some cameras and hopefully it deters any future thefts.

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chasegirl · 08/03/2026 14:48

FFSToEverythingSince2020 · 08/03/2026 14:45

Sorry, crossposted with you OP. Yes, Fiat 500s are extremely vulnerable and have been targeted en masse.
www.staffordshire.police.uk/news/staffordshire/news/2023/march/warning-to-remain-vigilant-following-spate-of-fiat-500-thefts/

That's interesting thank you

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chasegirl · 08/03/2026 14:47

I had the tracker for the insurance, took me ages to find where to plug it in, they must have known where to find it. Wonder if they have a device to check if a tracker is fitted?

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FFSToEverythingSince2020 · 08/03/2026 14:45

Sorry, crossposted with you OP. Yes, Fiat 500s are extremely vulnerable and have been targeted en masse.
www.staffordshire.police.uk/news/staffordshire/news/2023/march/warning-to-remain-vigilant-following-spate-of-fiat-500-thefts/

50sFun · 08/03/2026 14:44

Honestly, I think its just a coincidence.

Still very annoying and inconvenient.

FFSToEverythingSince2020 · 08/03/2026 14:44

Yes, definitely time to do some Googling, @chasegirl . People assume that targeted cars are automatically fancy, expensive ones, but actually, it’s just ones that have a huge vulnerability somehow (like I remember reading the most stolen car in the US a decade ago was the Honda Civic, just because they accidentally made it incredibly easy to steal somehow - I’m not sure if it was that it could be turned on with any other Honda key, or just that it was easy to hotwire). That said, since it sounds like you do need a car, and maybe they’re targeting your area and not your vehicle - you should always have an AirTag hidden somewhere in the trunk, and leave the “obvious” dealer tracker to be removed by thieves.

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chasegirl · 08/03/2026 14:44

Mt563 · 08/03/2026 14:41

They can clone your key from outside, a friend had her audi stolen like that.

I don't think my key is that type as far as I know.

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chasegirl · 08/03/2026 14:42

Fiat 500. I am going to get my own cameras now.

It's made me feel so angry and upset

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PineappleMelon · 08/03/2026 14:41

What deterrents do you have? Can you ask local police for advice?

Mt563 · 08/03/2026 14:41

They can clone your key from outside, a friend had her audi stolen like that.

Thebibleofdave · 08/03/2026 14:40

@chasegirl Im sorry this has happened again. Some thieving twat had smashed my car window last year to steal it but I caught them just in time. Still had to pay for a new window though and was edge for months after. Are these any good for you? I just have onscreen parking so no use to me

Car stolen off my drive, again
Brewtiful · 08/03/2026 14:37

I'm sorry it was stolen.

Do you have your own cameras?

Littletreefrog · 08/03/2026 14:37

What car is it? I agree sounds like they are targeting it. I would just get a different car to be honest it's not worth the hassle.

faerylights · 08/03/2026 14:36

Certain makes and models of cars are prime targets for theft, sadly.

SunnyRedSnail · 08/03/2026 14:36

What sort of car was it?!?