My car stolen off BMW dealership service lot..

CASHBY · 12-08-2009, 11:30 AM

Whats up guys?

So long story short... I live in Denver and left my 335 in San Diego at a friends house so she can look after it for me. My lease on it is up the 24th of this month. She dropped it off at the dealership on Friday for the service and pre turn in inspection. Went to go pick it up Monday (yesterday).. 45 mins later they came out and say they couldn't find it.

Was on phone with police forever, car was stolen sometime between Friday-Monday right from the dealership.

It was a dealership in San Diego so if anyone sees a Black E90 335 with coupe wheels on it let me know.

Now just waiting to see what is going to happen. I'll keep you guys posted on what happens.

btw this is Charlie (changed my name)

Spec 1 · 12-08-2009, 12:09 PM

Sucks. I'm an insurance agent and have had this happen to a few clients. Seems like theifs target shops/dealerships occasionally, but I'm always curious if it's an employee of the shop since there never seems to be forced entry. Who else would know how to get in/out without getting caught on security cameras?...

12-08-2009, 01:25 PM

Wow sucks to hear that and you would think that would be the last place it would get stolen. So who pays? your insurance or theirs if you can't find it. Are they liable for thefts because they may not have put it in a safe place?

ptack · 12-08-2009, 01:39 PM

I'm not a lawyer, but I would think that once the dealership is handed the keys, the car becomes their responsibility and their insurance takes the hit. You may be very lucky in that you were turning the car in anyway so they may just close you out as if there are no issues (on your side). If you do have any problems with them, research whether there have been other reported car thefts from their property. One would expect a BMW dealership to have fairly good security.

fatmatt0116 · 12-08-2009, 02:04 PM

What does one do with a stolen car these days anyhow? Other then joy ride and total it, I can't see much use in stealing a car since it can't be registered and you'd be arrested if pulled over. Would a newer 335i even be useful at a chop shop?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 12-08-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec 1

Sucks. I'm an insurance agent and have had this happen to a few clients. Seems like theifs target shops/dealerships occasionally, but I'm always curious if it's an employee of the shop since there never seems to be forced entry. Who else would know how to get in/out without getting caught on security cameras?...

As an insurance agent myself, and someone who has also been in the car business for several years, most of the time its an inside job. It's just so easy from the inside to make something like that work out.

Spec 1 · 12-08-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by my92

Wow sucks to hear that and you would think that would be the last place it would get stolen. So who pays? your insurance or theirs if you can't find it. Are they liable for thefts because they may not have put it in a safe place?

Most likely it will be the OP's insurance that will handle it. I'm yet to see a shop take responsibility for something like this. OP, I would first and formost see if the shop will cover it or if you can file a claim through their business policy. If that doesn't work out, file a claim through your own insurance. You'll have to cover your Comprehensive deductible (why it would be nice if the shop covered it) and your company will probably give it a couple weeks time ebfore they pay out to see if the car shows up somewhere. This will probably be a hastle for your lease trade-in, but I'm sure they'll be sympathetic seeing as it was stolen from their premises.

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Originally Posted by fatmatt0116

What does one do with a stolen car these days anyhow? Other then joy ride and total it, I can't see much use in stealing a car since it can't be registered and you'd be arrested if pulled over. Would a newer 335i even be useful at a chop shop?

It would be incredible useful. Parts can be salvaged from practically any vehicle, and well-selling cars are most popular because they're easy to get rid of the parts. The 3 series is the best selling car out there, so parts would be scooped up by folks like yourself for half the normal price very quickly. People also put fake VINs on vehicles and put them back on the street.

bavarian19 · 12-08-2009, 05:47 PM

Sorry to hear

WILLIE92 · 12-08-2009, 09:30 PM

sorry to hear that your car is in mexico by now ! lol

E92murdered · 12-08-2009, 10:06 PM

damn sucks which dealership in san diego kearny mesa or cunningham? i see it happening at cunningham

Ca$hOnly · 12-09-2009, 12:36 AM

What stealership was it?

12-09-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Ca$hOnly

What stealership was it?

gives new meaning to the world stealership lol

yamazaho · 12-09-2009, 03:40 AM

Wow I have never heard of people experiencing such thing before, sorry to hear dude.

im spencer · 12-09-2009, 04:18 AM

shit charlie that is unfortunate to hear . havent heard from you in a while

Scorpion · 12-09-2009, 08:29 AM

Damn, sorry to hear man. Hope you find the car in the condition you left it in.

jopa489 · 12-09-2009, 11:36 AM

That's insane. Though I find it hard to believe it was just stolen at random, almost sounds like an inside job of some sort. I'd avoid that dealer like the plague after this.

All in all, I guess the timing is pretty good since your lease is up in a couple of weeks. If it had to happen, probably the best time.

Ender514 · 12-09-2009, 12:44 PM

sorry to hear about that. definitely sounds like an inside job.

anthony @ eas · 12-09-2009, 01:58 PM

Damn that sucks. Hope it works out soon...

Edit: I would have flipped if they said, "Uh, we can't find your car."

Garduna · 12-09-2009, 02:02 PM

first time hearing something like this..... damn.....

ideliver · 12-09-2009, 05:40 PM

wow....sorry to hear this...I always insist on inside storage for my cars because of concerns about vandalism and door dings at the stealership...i never even considered this...

Eazy-e · 12-09-2009, 05:55 PM

Holy crap which dealership in San Diego did this happen?

12-08-2009, 11:30 AM	#1
CASHBY 173 Rep 2,114 Posts Drives: E90 335 "done up" Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GARAGE iTrader: (2)	My car stolen off BMW dealership service lot.. Whats up guys? So long story short... I live in Denver and left my 335 in San Diego at a friends house so she can look after it for me. My lease on it is up the 24th of this month. She dropped it off at the dealership on Friday for the service and pre turn in inspection. Went to go pick it up Monday (yesterday).. 45 mins later they came out and say they couldn't find it. Was on phone with police forever, car was stolen sometime between Friday-Monday right from the dealership. It was a dealership in San Diego so if anyone sees a Black E90 335 with coupe wheels on it let me know. Now just waiting to see what is going to happen. I'll keep you guys posted on what happens. btw this is Charlie (changed my name)
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Spec 1 Faster in the Corners 58 Rep 1,062 Posts Drives: '91 E30, '05 ZX6-R, '06 300C Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Sucks. I'm an insurance agent and have had this happen to a few clients. Seems like theifs target shops/dealerships occasionally, but I'm always curious if it's an employee of the shop since there never seems to be forced entry. Who else would know how to get in/out without getting caught on security cameras?... __________________ '91 M42 E30 - All sorts of goodies.
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12-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
my92 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Wow sucks to hear that and you would think that would be the last place it would get stolen. So who pays? your insurance or theirs if you can't find it. Are they liable for thefts because they may not have put it in a safe place?
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12-08-2009, 01:39 PM	#4
ptack Brigadier General 306 Rep 4,483 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	I'm not a lawyer, but I would think that once the dealership is handed the keys, the car becomes their responsibility and their insurance takes the hit. You may be very lucky in that you were turning the car in anyway so they may just close you out as if there are no issues (on your side). If you do have any problems with them, research whether there have been other reported car thefts from their property. One would expect a BMW dealership to have fairly good security. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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fatmatt0116 Hooligan 58 Rep 680 Posts Drives: 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (0)	What does one do with a stolen car these days anyhow? Other then joy ride and total it, I can't see much use in stealing a car since it can't be registered and you'd be arrested if pulled over. Would a newer 335i even be useful at a chop shop? __________________ 2014 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S 2011 X5 5.0 Dinan - SOLD 2007 Imola Red Z4 M Coupe -SOLD 2004 Navy Blue BMW 325Ci
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12-08-2009, 05:47 PM	#8
bavarian19 General 555 Rep 18,849 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Sorry to hear
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WILLIE92 H20 KING!! 16 Rep 525 Posts Drives: E92 328I Join Date: May 2009 Location: COLORADO/DOWNEY ,CA iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear that your car is in mexico by now ! lol
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12-08-2009, 10:06 PM	#10
E92murdered Lieutenant Colonel 103 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san diego iTrader: (5)	damn sucks which dealership in san diego kearny mesa or cunningham? i see it happening at cunningham
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12-09-2009, 12:36 AM	#11
Ca$hOnly Major 47 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In ur fridge, eatin ur foodz iTrader: (5)	What stealership was it? __________________
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12-09-2009, 03:40 AM	#13
yamazaho Wang D.D.S. 189 Rep 7,054 Posts Drives: 14' WRX, 15' W205 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 325i [7.76]	Wow I have never heard of people experiencing such thing before, sorry to hear dude. __________________ Official Houston Chat Thread
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im spencer Back in the f80 57 Rep 815 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	shit charlie that is unfortunate to hear . havent heard from you in a while __________________ 2003 SS S2000 2016 MW F80 2018 BMW X3 X-Drive
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12-09-2009, 08:29 AM	#15
Scorpion Major 167 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere iTrader: (0)	Damn, sorry to hear man. Hope you find the car in the condition you left it in.
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12-09-2009, 11:36 AM	#16
jopa489 Major General 126 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	That's insane. Though I find it hard to believe it was just stolen at random, almost sounds like an inside job of some sort. I'd avoid that dealer like the plague after this. All in all, I guess the timing is pretty good since your lease is up in a couple of weeks. If it had to happen, probably the best time. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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12-09-2009, 12:44 PM	#17
Ender514 General 228 Rep 20,998 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear about that. definitely sounds like an inside job. __________________ 09' E92 335i \| 6MT \| Montego Blue \| Black Dakota Leather \| Dark Burl Walnut \| Premium \| Sport \| Cold Weather \| Nav \| Sirius \| Comfort Access \| iPod and USB adapter
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12-09-2009, 01:58 PM	#18
anthony @ eas 320 Rep 3,635 Posts Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 iTrader: (0)	Damn that sucks. Hope it works out soon... Edit: I would have flipped if they said, "Uh, we can't find your car."
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Garduna Brigadier General 167 Rep 4,013 Posts Drives: Sedona 1er\|Yellow S3\|NardoTTRS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (5)	first time hearing something like this..... damn.....
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ideliver Major 248 Rep 1,247 Posts Drives: E60 M5, E71 X6M, E46 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: At the gas station iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW E46 M3 'vert [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2011 BMW E92 [0.00] 2012 BMW X6M [0.00] 2003 E46 M3 [0.00]	wow....sorry to hear this...I always insist on inside storage for my cars because of concerns about vandalism and door dings at the stealership...i never even considered this... __________________ Current: 2006 E46 M3 'vert 6-sp 2008 E60 M5, 2011 E92 328 6-sp, 2011 E70 N55, 2012 E71 X6M
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12-09-2009, 05:55 PM	#21
Eazy-e Dope-like a pound or a key 14 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 09 e82 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Diego of the San iTrader: (0)	Holy crap which dealership in San Diego did this happen?
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