Someone tried to steal my car :(, what a stupid idiots... Options

[malpaso]

I had really nice morning yesterday because I have found my car like this:







Car is not possible to start, not possible to lock... nothing... to repair everything those assholes damaged will cost $2000... I just still can not believe this happened...

This post has been edited by malpaso: Jan 15, 2008 - 6:24 AM

[malpaso]

Thanks all for comments... Situation is like this:

- right now car is not possible to run and not possible to lock anyhow

- now my celi is in Toyota and they will repair ignition first (car must be mobile)

- I have already bought Toad Ai606 alarm (hope good choice) and will be installed when I have my car back.

- My car was not stolen only thanks to anti-theft device Toyota has been using in all European cars (I have not found it in EPC for US models so believe not every model has that...)



that device is called "immobilizer central unit" (middle-left box in the picture above) and every single unit has unique set of locks and keys... So if you lost all keys you need to buy new unit with new key. Or... my situation... if any idiot will damage ignition lock... you must buy with new lock also new key and immobilizer unit. This complete set costs $1000.

Next... I need replace part of steering column where steering wheel locking system is (broken totally) and bracket for ignition lock (all in the picture below)



Total cost: $500

... an finally last $500 is for work (replace ignition, locks, wires, steering column, etc) and some broken plastic parts...

This post has been edited by malpaso: Oct 26, 2007 - 3:44 AM