Protecting One's Autos - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Adriel · #1 07-02-2014, 01:56 PM

Cooled down, wrote a post, but then got lost on the computer I am borrowing. I am so thankful for all the posts and especially the help!

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Originally Posted by Dubyagee

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Originally Posted by cooljjay

Was it scrambled or over easy?

Thank you for this humor: did help!

Oh and scrambled, well done.

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Originally Posted by HuskyMan

Other than moving to a gated community complete with security guards, not much. IMHO, card-access gated communities with a manned security guard shack at the entrance/exit are the way to go nowadays. Petty crimes all the way up to home invasions seem to be on the upswing.

A car cover will give the thieves something to steal or rip off the car. Just wash the egg off and keep driving.

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

Change where you live?

Hardly anything happens like that around here, and I am by no means in a "gated community".

I am at Oma's helping her get ready for a new chapter of life. I was only going to be out here until end of May, but family is first.

The reason we have numerous eggings is because of the very close proximity to the High School. Normally a neighbor will see it soon enough the egg hasn't turned to glue but since he has been sick and I have been busy, it had to have happened at least a day before.

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Originally Posted by tjts1

Get a wide angle dash camera that can double as a 24/7 surveillance system when the engine is OFF.

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Originally Posted by connerm

Car covers get really gross after a while, and can trap moisture. The biggest problem I had with a car cover was the neighborhood cats spraying it. The cover got too disgusting to touch.

I like the dash cam idea.

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Originally Posted by tjts1

The name of the game is deterrence.

Good points about a car cover! I have a classic Volkswagen I been meaning to get a cover for because the paint is getting damaged, but I didn't think about the large population of stray cats we have back home in Arizona. Guess will have to build a shack for it or give up on the paint and just lessen its value with a paint job in the future.

I was thinking about getting a dash cam because of my Autism, but decided at the time rather not spend money right now. Also, I only have one cigarette lighter and it is used by the TomTom. I really like more options, but hate messing with original wiring.

Had an idea! I could charge the battery of one then charge the other and I bet I would be just fine. Man you all are helpful!

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Originally Posted by interzonearts

On a related note if someone throws an egg at your windshield when you're driving DO NOT turn the wipers on. The egg will obstruct your vision to the point you'll have to stop. Some gangs in Chicago (and probably elsewhere ) use eggs to stop cars and rob/hurt/kill people.

That is scary! Thank you so very much for sharing this invaluable safety tip!

It is these nuggets that make Peach Parts a good resource!

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Originally Posted by Skippy

Are you in college right now? In twenty years of driving, the only time I've had one of my vehicles messed with was when I had to park in a parking deck at college. Somebody ripped off the hood ornament from my Lincoln Town Car. Stuff happens at college. If it's too much for you to risk your wagon, you might consider leaving it at home and getting a beater you don't care about for college duties.

It isn't because of College, it most likely is due to the very close proximity of the High School. At the University, so far the only issues have been door dings. This next semester I am planning on parking in the transit lot and taking the light rail to campus. It is just too expensive now that the funding is no longer available.

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Originally Posted by eatont9999

I'm sorry to hear that happened to your TD. The best thing to do is park it in your own garage but that does not sound like an option. I wish I had better advice but people are going to be A-holes no matter what you do. It's just a matter of time before you cross paths with one.

Eaton, thank you so very much for your sympathy!

The egg mostly washed off, the exception is the rubber.

Good point about people being jerks, though wish they didn't do so much damage...

tjts1 · #2 07-02-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Adriel

I was thinking about getting a dash cam because of my Autism, but decided at the time rather not spend money right now. Also, I only have one cigarette lighter and it is used by the TomTom. I really like more options, but hate messing with original wiring. Had an idea! I could charge the battery of one then charge the other and I bet I would be just fine. Man you all are helpful!

What I'm saying is you don't necessarily need the camera. The sticker is usually enough to deter most perps.

Adriel · #3 07-02-2014, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by tjts1

What I'm saying is you don't necessarily need the camera. The sticker is usually enough to deter most perps.

Thank you so very much for the reply!

Not the ones that I have to deal with. So stupid they wouldn't even notice the sticker. Plus, don't like the large stickers on my auto windows as blocks view. Used to have a couple transparent stickers but were removed when the tinting was installed...

Also, not as concerned now knowing comprehensive covers vandalism. But, if I had a camera, give more backing that I tried to prevent damage. Right?