Dads Toy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 (edited) Do it Quick! My 90 was nicked off my drive last night. I live in a small close, I've got security lights that activate if you walk on the drive and I'd also got one of those steering wheel bars - complete with flashing led on it. Not a sound, no marks if it has been dragged, no broken glass and I still have both sets of keys. Bas***ds Edited May 6, 2013 by western all posts ref this stolen 90 moved from the other thread to here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Oh Bugger Malcolm, that's awful news :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Damn! Really sorry to hear that Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads Toy Posted May 4, 2013 Author Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks guys, Absolutely gutted after all the work I'd done on it, thanks to a lot of help from here - Td5 instruments, disco drop arm, triangular side windows in the hard top, spots - the list goes on. Only amusing bit was when the missus opened the bedroom curtains and said "where have you put the Landy?" Oh, I put it in the cupboard under the stairs last night! What the hell do I do now I haven't got it to play with? I know get another. Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Thanks guys, Absolutely gutted after all the work I'd done on it, thanks to a lot of help from here - Td5 instruments, disco drop arm, triangular side windows in the hard top, spots - the list goes on. Only amusing bit was when the missus opened the bedroom curtains and said "where have you put the Landy?" Oh, I put it in the cupboard under the stairs last night! What the hell do I do now I haven't got it to play with? I know get another. Malcolm Well at least it hasn't put you off of Landies We'll all be here to help you tinker with the next one PS Hope you actually get your 90 back and in an unmolested state. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Sorry to read of your LR loss Malcolm, I hope the Police can find & return it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Thanks guys, Absolutely gutted after all the work I'd done on it, thanks to a lot of help from here - Td5 instruments, disco drop arm, triangular side windows in the hard top, spots - the list goes on. Only amusing bit was when the missus opened the bedroom curtains and said "where have you put the Landy?" Oh, I put it in the cupboard under the stairs last night! What the hell do I do now I haven't got it to play with? I know get another. Malcolm Any news Malcolm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads Toy Posted May 5, 2013 Author Share Posted May 5, 2013 The only news is I got my 555 timer working and it could connect to the speedo to make the led flash! Not quite as elegant as yours though. Oh I nearly forgot - I don't have a Landy. Police promised to ring me so I could give possible details of someone seeing lurking a week ago. Neighbour got a partial reg but it's Bank Holiday week-end ..... Insurance company say they have to get in touch with DVLA (but it's a Bank Holiday week-end....) to check whether me and the missus have correct driving licences!!! Never been in this situation before but I get the feeling that a) the police can't be arsed unless it crashes into them and b) the insurance are going to wriggle from day 1 Both of them have said it was targeted and no matter what security I had it was being stolen and is either in bits already or on it's way to Africa in a crate. Thanks for the support and it may be some time before I can come out to play. Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 That does sound a bit rubbish from both the insurance company and the police What does your licence have to do with it when it was stolen from your drive? When you get a Defender again if you decide to do the instrument upgrade let me know and I'll do the adjustment for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 Keep banging away at the Police & Insurers, they should be doing the job we pay lots of money for, I suspect both & DVLA have staff on duty over the extended weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 ^^^ Agreed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 I'm really sorry to hear this, have you got some pictures you can post up? Who are your insurers? MAv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads Toy Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 That was my 90 on the avatar. Since then I'd put small triangular windows in the hard top for better view at cross roads (declared to insurance) With Admiral, who phoned today and said send all your paperwork, V5c, keys etc in, your insurance is cancelled as it's now written off (due theft). We must expect a conference call between the named drivers (me & the Mrs) Admiral and DVLA regarding driving licences. What's that all about? We've both had full licences over 20 yrs and it's a theft. http://s611.photobucket.com/user/Dadstoy/media/DSC_0065-3.jpg.html'> Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 That licence thing sounds strange :-/ out of interest are you both still on the old paper licences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 how do the insurers know it's written off, have the police found it & told them, wondering why they want yours & Wifes driving licences, very strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Malcolm, have a read of this http://www.justanswer.com/uk-law/4zv3o-recently-car-stolen-insurance-company-admiral.html I guess it's something Admiral do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim1 Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Sorry to hear LR gone. When I changed insurance companies the new one (Academy broker) asked for licience details when challenged they said all insurance companies will ask for copies of licence or refuse to insure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studmuffin Posted May 6, 2013 Share Posted May 6, 2013 Really sorry to hear this. I know we all want our insurer to react quickly to a claim but to declare it written off due to stolen after 2 days seems a touch unseemly haste. Is this normal? Its seems as if they dont want the expense / hassle of sorting out a recovered vehicle. Hope that you get sorted out to your satisfaction buddy and not just for the insurers benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads Toy Posted May 6, 2013 Author Share Posted May 6, 2013 Both got photo licences and both in date. Know all about the "expiry date" confusion and mine needs renewing next year, the wife did her's last year so both O.K. Both got clean licenses, I had 3 points in 1972 so time well expired, no speeding, no parking nothing! We were surprised that they're talking written off after 2 days - despite e-mailing the local community police, still haven't had any contact from them after the initial call so still trying to get a crime number as opposed to a report number that the insurance want. Initial call to insurance said they wait approx 2 weeks before doing anything in case it turns up somewhere - sounds reasonable so why the sudden change? What is it worth is going to be the tricky one. It sure as hell is a lot better than when we bought it, mechanically and cosmetically plus "Rustmaster" treated. Never been through this before so don't want to give them any opportunity to wriggle out. Thanks for all your support and advice Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean f Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Would be nice to think if they are going to write it off so fast they will pay up fast as well but I doubt it. I suspect a licence check is as much a confirmation of identity as anything else, there are scams of people claiming vehicles are stolen for the pay out after they have sold them overseas, by using different identities they can get away with this several times (probable with different insurance companies) , linking it back to a driving licence makes it easier to link things together for a centralised database to spot these things. Once they pay out IF the vehicle is recovered later the insurance company own it, you might get a chance to buy it back or they will auction it or scrap it depending on condition when recovered. Best of luck, keep pushing and they are more likely to do something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonendersby Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Ive recently gone through the same thing with my 110 being stolen and recovered. Vehicle stripped of seats and interior, wheels and tyres, other damage due to the what they did with it.Right pain in the ass and they tried to wriggle out of paying out. Different insurer to you though.They said as I had been working on it on my drive and not in a full lockup or commercial garage they wouldnt pay out. They didnt consider the vehicle was properly secured and I hadnt taken reasonable care of the vehicle. I had been working on the C pillar so had the floor out and the little panel behind the rear doors. Got it all sorted out to my satisfaction in the end but I had to call them nearly every day to get it sorted.After it was sorted I got my phone bill.Nearly £60.00 in calls to there number!!!!!!!! So check there numbers and ensure its at local call rates and not a premium number. Good luck, Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cackshifter Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 It's like losing an arm. Those windows make it quite distinctive, though I suspect you won't see it on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads Toy Posted May 7, 2013 Author Share Posted May 7, 2013 Just filled in their form allowing them to access the Police report - eventually spoke to them today and got a crime number. They said no trace as of today and reckon it was targetted and probably either in bits or going abroad. Gave them a partial reg of a car that neighbours saw looking at it last week. Insurance company initially questioned fact it was taken from the drive until pointed out that was where it was declared as normally kept on proposal form! They e-mailed "what happens next" and it clearly states they do NOT sell any recovered vehicle back, so even if it's found I won't get it back once they've paid out. Really lost now it's gone and although I want another, not sure I'll get an old Defender as I can't see how I could stop it happening again when they seem so determined to take it. Malcolm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwazyWabbit Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Has anyone tried chaining them to the ground, how have they faired under attack? There are some very good chains available for motorbikes. Also how about a set of removable bollards if your drive is long enough put two sets in, one in front of the vehicle and one nearer the end of the drive so the can't reach over with a HIAB? I appreciate this becomes inconvenient especially if you have other vehicles. You also have the option of cheap trackers, pedal locks, gear locks all will make it harder for theif, nothing makes it impossible. Don't let them stop you doing what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordonendersby Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Ive installed CCTV now after mine was stolen from the drive. Built from http://www.zoneminder.com/ Covers the drive and garage with recording on motion detection. Also a tracker and a fuel/power cut off that can be activated by the tracker. Sms/text based so it can be controlled/tracked by my smartphone. Also one of those enormous steering wheel locks. All so I can own a 20 year old vehicle. Pathetic isnt it. Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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