It happened to us, our minivan was stolen out of the driveway and from the looks of it, by some young kids that wanted a joyride. Admittedly, the job was made much easier since a family member left it running, with a key in the ignition and vehicle unlocked.
My wife and I always use the remote start, but said family member gave my wife a ride to the airport and later on that day wanted to use the van and left it running.
Fortunately there was only about 50 miles left on the gas tank and police recovered the vehicle the next day, abandoned and with some damage, pictured below. I have not seen the van in person, but my wife tells me the tire looks like it was slashed, the insurance adjuster concurs. The damage also looks like it was done on purpose. I guess the punks that stole it, could not leave it alone after they were done with it. There is more damage to the rear and side, but I don't have the pictures.
The van is in the shop right now, I had it towed to my dealer and the body shop manager seems to know what he is ding.
However, advice on dealing with this situation, or things to watch out for will be greatly appreciated.
My wife and I always use the remote start, but said family member gave my wife a ride to the airport and later on that day wanted to use the van and left it running.
Fortunately there was only about 50 miles left on the gas tank and police recovered the vehicle the next day, abandoned and with some damage, pictured below. I have not seen the van in person, but my wife tells me the tire looks like it was slashed, the insurance adjuster concurs. The damage also looks like it was done on purpose. I guess the punks that stole it, could not leave it alone after they were done with it. There is more damage to the rear and side, but I don't have the pictures.
The van is in the shop right now, I had it towed to my dealer and the body shop manager seems to know what he is ding.
However, advice on dealing with this situation, or things to watch out for will be greatly appreciated.
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