Hilux (2013) Stereo Theft

[Mark_SR5]

Hey guys,

I'm a new member here. I thought I'd join after I purchased a new 2013 SR5 Hilux from my local Toyota dealership. I'm looking to get opinions and thoughts after it was broken into after owning it for less than a month.

I live in a quiet suburb in Sydney and bought from my local Toyota Dealership. For two weeks I was up and down from Brisbane so it lined up perfectly with my first service (serviced at the dealership).

I got it serviced during the week and had it parked in the driveway each night since then. I woke up on Monday morning to go to work and found the back window smashed in with the center console (no scratches) placed on the seat with the Stereo removed. No wires were cut as this was an extremely professional job.

I rang the Police and the Dealership immediately and while the Police were no help I found out there were 5 2013 Hilux's returned to the dealership (after servicing) with the same issue. I was told there was a 4-5 week wait and the Stereos were shipped in. Apparently this is happening Sydney-wide and I want to confirm that with other Hilux lovers first.

While my garage sports my wifes' Toyota Corolla, I may have to start parking in there. Do you guys have any suggestions and/or experienced similar?

Cheers,

Mark.

Edited April 29, 2013 by Mark_SR5

[91Luxy]

Did they climb in through the window? Usually when a lock is opened from the inside with the car still locked it will set the alarm off.

[Mark_SR5]

hey mate thanks for the reply.

we heard nothing so i assume they climbed through the window.

[91Luxy]

I'm assuming you had insurance? And 4-5 weeks seems awhile for the head unit.

[Mark_SR5]

Yeah insurance through the dealer. I think it's taking that long because of the other vehicles being broken into. Very frustrating.

[Kerri2060]

My husband has just had his stolen TWICE in the last 10 months. The second time they took his ipod as well. It is very common he has been told. I am going to suggest when it is replaced a tracking device is installed in it. Next time it happens he can knock on the door of the fools that stole it with two policeman in tow and ask for it back... by the way "you are under arrest"

Edited April 24, 2014 by Kerri2060