Someone broke into my car

adobeee · 11-29-2011, 07:53 AM

Someone decided to break into my car last night and steal everything I had in my trunk including my work laptop and blackberry...

I wanted to ask the forum on how much would it cost to repair the corner window on the driver's side. To my knowledge, there are no mechanical parts and only the glass pane will need to be replaced.

Also, can anyone recommend any good glass shops in the Bay Area and will insurance fully cover this damage?

Thanks...

Sylon · 11-29-2011, 08:08 AM

Sorry to hear about your luck. I have a question though, did your Blackberry have the "Blackberry Protect" app? If so, you should be able to track where your Blackberry is. Its kinda like "Find my iPhone" app on iTunes.

Good luck.

amancuso · 11-29-2011, 09:20 AM

That really sucks

Hope you get things worked out.

doublevanosrc · 11-29-2011, 09:25 AM

Damn that sucks, how the hell did they know you had something in the trunk??? So it's safe to assume that the trunk is operable after the car is locked???? Kinda of crappy.

Tom K. · 11-29-2011, 10:05 AM

Sorry for your loss. Insurance should take care of everything under your "Comprehensive" coverage. I'd suggest starting with them as they may require an inspection of the damage, and they also may suggest a good repair facility.

Tom

fancyfl1ght · 11-29-2011, 10:16 AM

breaking glass. You are lucky that it wasn't the front windshield. This will be an easy straight forward glass replacement.

No worries.

Xtian · 11-29-2011, 12:54 PM

I'm under the impression there is a lock in the glovebox that prevents the boot (trunk) from being popped from the cockpit.

I think.

Certainly worth looking into if you plan to leave anything valuable in there.

PS - nice spot for the Altoids. I always keep a box in the car for when I go tunnel bunny cruising.

AW128i · 11-29-2011, 12:56 PM

I'm confused. How did they get into your trunk via the back seat? When the car is locked the trunk switches (interior and exterior) are disabled, and the release levers for the back seats are located in the trunk.

Another135i · 11-29-2011, 01:12 PM

That really sucks

Stupid question (not trying to shift blame, just curious since I'm always worried about break-ins):
Was there anything visible in the car that would have enticed a burglar?

TX78666 · 11-29-2011, 02:00 PM

+1 for clarification re: getting into the trunk.

HondaGoneRogue · 11-29-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TX78666

+1 for clarification re: getting into the trunk.

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Originally Posted by AW128i

I'm confused. How did they get into your trunk via the back seat? When the car is locked the trunk switches (interior and exterior) are disabled, and the release levers for the back seats are located in the trunk.

They hit the unlock button?

Sorry to hear OP.

TX78666 · 11-29-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HondaGoneRogue

They hit the unlock button?

Not supposed to work, from what I understand.

doublevanosrc · 11-29-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TX78666

Not supposed to work, from what I understand.

That's what i thought, hell i keep Xmas gifts in the trunk most of time. Must do a test to see what happens.

mchaoster · 11-29-2011, 04:37 PM

Sorry to hear about the break in. Where in the bay area are you (so I know where not to park my car next time).

adobeee · 11-29-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AW128i

I'm confused. How did they get into your trunk via the back seat? When the car is locked the trunk switches (interior and exterior) are disabled, and the release levers for the back seats are located in the trunk.

I'm just as curious as you are...I will check with BMW on this..unless they forced it open, but it doesn't seem like the trunk had forced entry

Quote:

Originally Posted by Another135i

That really sucks

Stupid question (not trying to shift blame, just curious since I'm always worried about break-ins):
Was there anything visible in the car that would have enticed a burglar?

not to my knowledge..and even if i did i am always extra careful to keep things well hidden. but we always make mistakes sometimes..i mean we're only human right?

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Originally Posted by mchaoster

Sorry to hear about the break in. Where in the bay area are you (so I know where not to park my car next time).

this was in downtown san francisco in the soma district near 3rd and harrison.

Another135i · 11-29-2011, 04:56 PM

Really weird that they smashed the back window in, too...

Seems like it's pretty hard to reach the door handle from there. If you're already violating somebodies property like that, why not go for convenience and smash the driver door window in?

Flipwit · 11-29-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

this was in downtown san francisco in the soma district near 3rd and harrison.

there's your problem. Soma still has a lot of drifter types, since 5th-8th is an absolute cesspit. Granted you were closer to my office where it's a bit cleaner, at night that place is just awful. Try parking inside the Orrick building (2nd and Harrison) at night, it's like $3 flat rate or something after a certain time. $3 for peace of mind and a secure garage might be worth it in the future

BBBluey · 11-29-2011, 07:47 PM

That blows.

BFD99 · 11-29-2011, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Another135i

Really weird that they smashed the back window in, too...

Seems like it's pretty hard to reach the door handle from there. If you're already violating somebodies property like that, why not go for convenience and smash the driver door window in?

Yeah my thoughts exactly. I'm 6'2" and cant figure out how they'd be able to reach that front handle!

bogart · 11-29-2011, 09:25 PM

Hopefully you have glass coverage. Go to a certified BMW collision center in your area.

mike06612 · 11-29-2011, 10:09 PM

If our car is locked, you can not unlock it from inside the car, the handles won't open it and the unlock button is disabled. It's a convertible if that matters.

Will insurance cover the damage? That depends on what type of coverage you have.

I would check with your dealer first, they probably have BMW glass in stock, though no clue if your insurance will cover that instead of generic glass.

TX78666 · 11-29-2011, 10:32 PM

VERY disappointed to report that with the car locked, I was able to reach in the window, double-pull the door to unlock it, and push the button to open the trunk. May have had to hit the door unlock button first. I can't remember which sequence worked, but I got in.

On the e46, I could not get the doors unlocked, or the trunk open. As it should be.

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Tom K. Major General 124 Rep 5,627 Posts Drives: '07 328iT, '13 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Sorry for your loss. Insurance should take care of everything under your "Comprehensive" coverage. I'd suggest starting with them as they may require an inspection of the damage, and they also may suggest a good repair facility. Tom
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fancyfl1ght Lieutenant 64 Rep 478 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Pasadena CA iTrader: (1)	Impossible to break into our cars except for breaking glass. You are lucky that it wasn't the front windshield. This will be an easy straight forward glass replacement. No worries. __________________ Alpine White BMW 228i (Stripper Special with Lighting Package as the ONLY option), HD-LINK IW06B-N23 Backup Camera & HDMI Input, Technic ASD Removal Harness (Wire Nut Mod), Technic Hifi Harness, Focal FDP 6.900, Hertz Energy ECX 100.5.
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Xtian Illuminated 11 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (0)	I'm under the impression there is a lock in the glovebox that prevents the boot (trunk) from being popped from the cockpit. I think. Certainly worth looking into if you plan to leave anything valuable in there. PS - nice spot for the Altoids. I always keep a box in the car for when I go tunnel bunny cruising.
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AW128i Major 44 Rep 1,003 Posts Drives: E82 N51 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Southeastern, PA iTrader: (1)	I'm confused. How did they get into your trunk via the back seat? When the car is locked the trunk switches (interior and exterior) are disabled, and the release levers for the back seats are located in the trunk.
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Another135i New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	That really sucks Stupid question (not trying to shift blame, just curious since I'm always worried about break-ins): Was there anything visible in the car that would have enticed a burglar?
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TX78666 Lieutenant 7 Rep 443 Posts Drives: e46 330i ZHP, N55 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 78666 iTrader: (0)	+1 for clarification re: getting into the trunk. __________________ Because... grocery getter.
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mchaoster Enlisted Member 3 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2012 135i on order Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Ramon, CA iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear about the break in. Where in the bay area are you (so I know where not to park my car next time).
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Another135i New Member 1 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Really weird that they smashed the back window in, too... Seems like it's pretty hard to reach the door handle from there. If you're already violating somebodies property like that, why not go for convenience and smash the driver door window in?
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mike06612 Private First Class 1 Rep 103 Posts Drives: 2008 135 convertible Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	If our car is locked, you can not unlock it from inside the car, the handles won't open it and the unlock button is disabled. It's a convertible if that matters. Will insurance cover the damage? That depends on what type of coverage you have. I would check with your dealer first, they probably have BMW glass in stock, though no clue if your insurance will cover that instead of generic glass.
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TX78666 Lieutenant 7 Rep 443 Posts Drives: e46 330i ZHP, N55 135i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: 78666 iTrader: (0)	VERY disappointed to report that with the car locked, I was able to reach in the window, double-pull the door to unlock it, and push the button to open the trunk. May have had to hit the door unlock button first. I can't remember which sequence worked, but I got in. On the e46, I could not get the doors unlocked, or the trunk open. As it should be. __________________ Because... grocery getter.
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