RECOVERED: Black 2005 TSX

[stockedfridge]

Posting on behalf of a friend. His black 2005 Acura TSX was stolen at approximately 2AM on November 12th in the MacEwan area. License plate NUM 620. Nothing specifically distinguishes the car except for the tinted rear and tail lights. If spotted, please report it to the CPS non-emergency line at (403)-266-1234.

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Thanks for any and all of your help!

[ddduke]

Have him check here:

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/387342/cheapskate-confessional/

[GenerationX]

^ LOL

[G-ZUS]

Was it running when taken? These cars have chipped keys

[revelations]

^ thats how most of these modern cars are being stolen - people leave them running in the cold and walk away.

[quick_scar]

Originally posted by ddduke
Have him check here:

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/387342/cheapskate-confessional/

:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

[eiysa101]

Originally posted by revelations
^ thats how most of these modern cars are being stolen - people leave them running in the cold and walk away.

does insurance cover theft under those circumstances or theft=theft?

[killramos]

Originally posted by eiysa101


does insurance cover theft under those circumstances or theft=theft?

They cover it to my knowledge but they are free to charge you whatever they please after the fact when you renew.

"Guy who leaves key in car while running with doors unlocked; Boy do we have coverage for you!"

Similar to the "18 year old male driving a brand new car with 300 HP, Boy do we have coverage for you!" scenario.

Would like to hear Masked Bandits take?

[Unknown303]

My wifes Jeep was stolen once and it has a chipped key. But it didn't stop the thief from breaking into the back of the store she worked at snatch a purse (Containing the keys) and go outside and drive away in it.

[DontBannMe]

why not lock your door with a spare key?

sb

[Kloubek]

Originally posted by ddduke
Have him check here:

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/387342/cheapskate-confessional/

That's awesome. Not sure how many people will understand the reference based on the picture....

[MR2-3SGTE]

Chipped keys are simply linked to the ECU. It's fairly easy for someone to swap the ECU on these cars, often with a hacked ECU, which allows the use of a non-chipped key.

[NRGie]

Originally posted by MR2-3SGTE
Chipped keys are simply linked to the ECU. It's fairly easy for someone to swap the ECU on these cars, often with a hacked ECU, which allows the use of a non-chipped key.
I could see someone doing all that for higher end car, but not for a tsx.
Im guessing maybe he left it running and some hobo jumped in and took it for a drive

[snowcat]

I hope he gets it back without the taillight tint.

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by snowcat
I hope he gets it back without the taillight tint.

Even if he doesn't, you can go deliver some street justice when you see him next spring. :poosie:

[stockedfridge]

It was left running with the keys in.

[Moonracer]

:facepalm: :banghead:

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by stockedfridge
It was left running with the keys in.

Those are the easiest ones to steal.

[zieg]

Oh my

[Masked Bandit]

Originally posted by eiysa101


does insurance cover theft under those circumstances or theft=theft?

Surprisingly, yes it's still covered with no future problems obtaining insurance. No adverse rate hikes either.

[mazdavirgin]

Originally posted by DontBannMe
why not lock your door with a spare key?

sb

Why not smash the window and take the running car anyways? :nut:

[Mitsu3000gt]

How would the insurance company ever know it was left running? Maybe that's why they just cover it regardless. That being said, I guess theft is still theft no matter how easy you make it for thieves.

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
How would the insurance company ever know it was left running? Maybe that's why they just cover it regardless. That being said, I guess theft is still theft no matter how easy you make it for thieves.

If they recover the car with the key in it, or no smashed ignition etc

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by Masked Bandit


Surprisingly, yes it's still covered with no future problems obtaining insurance. No adverse rate hikes either.

Its almost as if stealing a car is, shockingly, stealing a car.

[J.M.]

Originally posted by lasimmon


Its almost as if stealing a car is, shockingly, stealing a car.

lol

[stockedfridge]

UPDATE
Car was recovered in an alley in Hidden Valley. Unfortunately the lights were still blacked out, sorry for the disappointment beyond :rofl: . Mods please close!

[xnvy]

Eww... rolling abortion :barf:

I've would've let 'em keep it.