We had our car stolen a couple of weeks ago. The insurance company actually worked pretty quickly and we agreed a settlement amount with them and they have paid out. Now been informed by the Police that the car has been found. It looks like it's in pretty good nick apart from a couple of broken windows.
Would we be able to buy the car back from the insurance company? How much if any discount should I expect? Problems in the future?
Anyone got any experience of buying their car back from their insurance company?
posted by lloyder
on May 24, 2013 -
8 answers
What generic thank-you gift (between $10-20) can I give to someone working in SF when the only contact information I have is their iPhone number?
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posted by samthemander
on Feb 12, 2013 -
9 answers
My Nexus 7 was lost/stolen. I've changed my google, facebook and amazon passwords. Is there anything else I can do? It does not have 3G networking; only wi-fi.
posted by Alaska Jack
on Feb 9, 2013 -
6 answers
About 30 years ago my dad had a large gun collection (about 100 total). They were stolen and only about 10 of them were ever recovered. He had a list of models and serial numbers that he sent to local law enforcement. I still have that list. is there any chance of recovering more of the guns? How would I go about that?
posted by DaddyNewt
on Jan 27, 2013 -
4 answers
My iPhone 4 was stolen. The police detectives want the IMEI number. I never backed up the phone or synced it to my computer, so I can't access the IMEI through iTunes. I don't have the original packaging. I do, however, have the phone's serial number. Is there a way to somehow use this number to get the IMEI?
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posted by painquale
on Jan 12, 2013 -
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How can I get someone to return my stolen stuff they bought on eBay?
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posted by Kiwi
on Nov 20, 2012 -
7 answers
My iPhone was stolen. I suspended service through Verizon but is there a way to remotely wipe it (now that it has already been stolen)?
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posted by désoeuvrée
on Nov 5, 2012 -
6 answers
A hacker redeemed my MoneyPak after viewing the scanned copy on my computer. They cashed it immediately via internet. Can I pursue a claim to obtain details and press charges?
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posted by aca.int
on Oct 31, 2012 -
7 answers
How to search for a buyer's cancelled items on eBay? Reasons below.
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posted by Kiwi
on Sep 12, 2012 -
2 answers
A friend of mine is considering traveling from the UK to Spain using a canceled passport, having lost the replacement passport. Is this impossible, illegal, or might she manage it?
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posted by ajp
on Sep 6, 2012 -
24 answers
iPhone stolen, sad panda. Anything in particular I should keep in mind when I buy the replacement? Pros and cons of buying new rather than used or refurbished? Any smart ways to foil thieves next time around? Thanks.
posted by pseudostrabismus
on May 14, 2012 -
4 answers
Our family's four bikes were stolen ! BOO ! We have renters insurance, Yay? Do you have any tips for navigating a successful renters insurance claim for bicycles?
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posted by duckus
on Sep 18, 2011 -
7 answers
Stolen iPhone - no remote "wipe everything" software set up, what can I do, if anything, to protect my privacy?
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posted by mingodingo
on Apr 17, 2011 -
9 answers
I didn't activate mobileme.
My iphone was stolen from my bag in a yoga studio change room a few hours ago.
Called Rogers to freeze service, called apple, and called police to file report. No one seems to be willing to do anything to track it down.
Is there ANY way I can track its whereabouts?
posted by anewnormal
on Feb 22, 2011 -
9 answers
Lost or stolen messenger bag with health insurance cards inside (and maybe other important things). Now what?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2011 -
8 answers
Stolen prescription meds (I assume). Drugstore manager is unconcerned, or he's in on it. What should I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 29, 2010 -
14 answers
I'd like to set up a stolen photo equipment database. Ideally it would be searchable by brand, serial number, model, date, etc. What would be the best way to go about this for someone without technical expertise? No programming skills, limited html knowledge. Ideas are very welcome.
posted by ig
on Sep 28, 2010 -
8 answers
I want to solicit donations with a money raised bar and everything to buy a bike for a good friend who just had her bike stolen.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 20, 2010 -
23 answers
Our truck was stolen from our gated apartment complex. Is the complex at all liable?
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posted by phox
on Aug 24, 2010 -
13 answers
How would you play this? I think a camera I bought (and paid for with Paypal) may be stolen. The sellers name does not match the name of the copyright owner (saved in the camera). I have tracked down the person's name in the same city the camera came from...
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posted by anonymous
on May 27, 2010 -
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My house was broken into and among other things, I had my iMac stolen, but I was able to get the burglar's IP address... What can I do with this info?
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posted by mwang1028
on Mar 16, 2010 -
9 answers
What is the probability that the worst will happen? My girlfriend lost her keys. What are the odds that someone will find all the right places to use these keys?
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posted by AlliKat75
on Oct 20, 2009 -
16 answers
Left my phone at the restaurant/bar after dinner, went back and was told they had it but the waitress had misplaced it. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by shopefowler
on Oct 10, 2009 -
60 answers
Iphone cached data question: How much of my Mail data is cached on the iphone, and how much is fetched each time i connect to the mail app? My phone was stolen so am very concerned about the data that might be left on it, even though the phone itself has been cancelled.
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posted by kev23f
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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Quick! I right at this fleeting moment have remote access to a stolen laptop of mine that had logmein installed. what files can i copy over from it that might hold any type of identifying information? i can see that the thief uses firefox, so are there firefox logfiles that would track what websites he's visited, even his online email account or something along those lines? any other useful files anyone can think of that can help me track this guy down?
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posted by grammalvsu
on Aug 24, 2009 -
22 answers
A friend of mine's indoor/outdoor cat, chipped and registered keeps getting stolen by some crazy girl. Seattle PD says they won't handle an indoor/outdoor cat case.
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posted by crasspastor
on Jul 18, 2009 -
49 answers
My car stereo just got stolen - while my car was in my driveway. Should I report it to my insurance company?
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posted by agentmunroe
on May 10, 2009 -
11 answers
Somebody stole and is reproducing artwork that I never copyrighted or trademarked. What can I do? Details inside...
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posted by maalsa
on Apr 16, 2009 -
18 answers
Do signs that say "We Are Not Responsible for Lost or Stolen Valuables" actually provide any legal protection?
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posted by hamsterdam
on Apr 1, 2009 -
7 answers
How can I avoid having my car broken into -- again?
I've had a GPS and an iPod stolen out of my car twice in the past three months. Assuming I buy replacements for one or both, how do I avoid going through this yet again in another three months? What have others found to be effective or ineffective, and are there any relevant stats or studies on any of this? My current best plan is to simply remove both from my car every time I get out (except in my garage); that'll be a PITA, but manageable. Are thieves going to see the mounts and break in anyway? If I leave them locked in the glove compartment instead, are they significantly less safe than on my person? If I simply mounted the GPS somewhere other than the windshield, as suggested by the office taking the report the second time, is that enough to make a difference?
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posted by SeanCier
on Mar 2, 2009 -
38 answers
Someone took my keys at party, crashed my car, and abandoned it. I found out who did it. Now what?
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posted by ad4pt
on Jan 22, 2009 -
26 answers
A question about someone impersonating my uncle to steal money from his checking account, and how to guard against future attacks.
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posted by blueberry
on Nov 12, 2008 -
5 answers
What is the eventual disposition of GPS navigation units that get stolen from cars in the United States? Specifically, what about GPS units that are locked with PINs? Details and more specifics inside.
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posted by Juffo-Wup
on Oct 5, 2008 -
6 answers
Another roommate gone bad situation. She walked out on a lease, left utilities bills behind, cleaned out the apartment and took a TV and DVR that didn't belong to her. Ugh.
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posted by queue_strategy
on Sep 24, 2008 -
13 answers
My Macbook Pro was stolen. Just about the only non-shitty thing about it is that I keep my huge iTunes library on an external drive. All the music files are on the drive, but the data files (library.xml) were on the stolen Mac. I have another Macbook. What's the simplest way I can rebuild my library on it?
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posted by grumblebee
on May 8, 2008 -
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