Originally posted by JustinMCS
If it was not recovered, insurance wouldn't pay out because it was negligence. Definitely time for a remote car starter.
Incorrect.
If the vehicle is taken without the owner's consent it is still theft. The claim is still valid. There may be a little more investigation to make sure there was no fraud but the overall it will still be covered. OP is fine.
To further expand on the OP's situation, there are actually two claims here. The vehicle itself and the contents of the vehicle (hockey bag). The contents of the vehicle fall under the home insurance. Contents of a vehicle ARE NOT covered by the auto policy. The deductible on the auto policy will be waived (theft of entire vehicle) but there is most likely at least a $500 deductible on the house policy. Factor in the increased premiums on the home policy from a claim and it probably ends up more expensive to run it through insurance. Shitty deal for the OP for sure
to thieves.
Last edited by Masked Bandit; 12-09-2011 at 06:41 PM.
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