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EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

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So trying to take kids and Wife for a relaxing weekend. Parked at a Little Rock Hotel (not saying what one) but under the light and near the hotel door. 1am front desk calls and it was the PD letting me know my vehicle was broken into and to come down. Great....  so here is a pic but the SUV has the  Enhanced Security Package with glass break sensor, interior motion sensor, and separate alarm siren setup. So it did it’s job, nothing stollen. But they also hit at least 2 other vehicles as we saw and spoke with those owners, including a K2 truck and a Mustang. The hotels Security Guard saw nothing... really and all 3 vehicles in separate sides if the hotel? But the hotel security camera captured it but so low quality all we can tell is it was a black Accord.  Just pulled next to it, got out, hit window with crowbar or hammer, alarm went off and they left. So after cleaning up all the glass we drove in the cold with heater wide open for 5 hours back home before the rain hit. 
 

I may come out cheaper getting window from Salvage Yard and doing it myself since just bolted on.  Safe lite wants $350 and unsure what name brand glass, I like OEM or PGW. 
 

I am glad my family is ok, just wish we had stronger punishments for theft.... maybe not cutting off a hand like some countries... but we do have 10 fingers.... just saying. 
 

I can say the buffering from the rear window being gone did not bother me since it sounds like that all the dang time anyway...but I the V4 drone was way more apparent. 

 

 

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mjm-1957 Enthusiast

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That really sucks, that back window is pretty easy to replace yourself. We change quite a few for broken defroster tabs that cant be soldered back on.

Mikey999 Enthusiast

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Sorry to hear, glad your security  system helped scare them away to prevent  further loss

 

Can that  enhanced security package be added at the dealer  or do you have to order it that way from factory?

BlaineBug Enthusiast

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What is your insurance deductible?  In my experience it is difficult to find newer vehicles at the salvage yard.  I believe the yards pull off as many of the good parts that they can sell for top dollar online.  Or if the vehicle is a newer model at the salvage yard, it was wrapped around a tree and rolled over too with very little to no usable parts.

EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

EXSlider400

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It all depends on what I can find one for or even IF I can. If not then I have a low deductible but if you want it done right...

 

I have no idea about it added. I would like it on my AT4 now, I don’t even know if the new body style has it available. 

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So trying to take kids and Wife for a relaxing weekend. Parked at a Little Rock Hotel (not saying what one) but under the light and near the hotel door. 1am front desk calls and it was the PD letting me know my vehicle was broken into and to come down. Great....  so here is a pic but the SUV has the  Enhanced Security Package with glass break sensor, interior motion sensor, and separate alarm siren setup. So it did it’s job, nothing stollen. But they also hit at least 2 other vehicles as we saw and spoke with those owners, including a K2 truck and a Mustang. The hotels Security Guard saw nothing... really and all 3 vehicles in separate sides if the hotel? But the hotel security camera captured it but so low quality all we can tell is it was a black Accord.  Just pulled next to it, got out, hit window with crowbar or hammer, alarm went off and they left. So after cleaning up all the glass we drove in the cold with heater wide open for 5 hours back home before the rain hit. 
 
I may come out cheaper getting window from Salvage Yard and doing it myself since just bolted on.  Safe lite wants $350 and unsure what name brand glass, I like OEM or PGW. 
 
I am glad my family is ok, just wish we had stronger punishments for theft.... maybe not cutting off a hand like some countries... but we do have 10 fingers.... just saying. 
 
I can say the buffering from the rear window being gone did not bother me since it sounds like that all the dang time anyway...but I the V4 drone was way more apparent. 
 
 
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People suck. Check car-part.com. I see some listed for around 325 in my area


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12 minutes ago, EXSlider400 said:

It all depends on what I can find one for or even IF I can. If not then I have a low deductible but if you want it done right...

 

I have no idea about it added. I would like it on my AT4 now, I don’t even know if the new body style has it available. 

Sounds like a no brainier to finally utilize the insurance that you pay high premiums for year after year.  I would especially if it ended up costing less to pay the premium than to repair it myself.

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4 hours ago, BlaineBug said:

Sounds like a no brainier to finally utilize the insurance that you pay high premiums for year after year.  I would especially if it ended up costing less to pay the premium than to repair it myself.

I may have to but if you use it then usually the premiums go up so if it is under or close to the deductible then I will. Either way I thank the input and will post the final outcome. 

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I may have to but if you use it then usually the premiums go up so if it is under or close to the deductible then I will. Either way I thank the input and will post the final outcome. 

It’s a no fault comprehensive claim. Rates won’t go up. I have had several over the years and no increase.


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21 minutes ago, Bob2C said:


It’s a no fault comprehensive claim. Rates won’t go up. I have had several over the years and no increase.


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Good point.  I believe insurance companies cover glass differently.  With Allstate, last summer I had the windshield of my Nissan Altima repaired at Safelite free of charge.  Of course if the entire windshield needed replacement then I would be on the hook for the deductible, but since it was a minor chip I guess they're more than happy to pay the $100 charge than anything else.  Plus I'm sure they have a deal so they aren't actually paying anywhere near what the invoice total is that the customer sees.

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Good point.  I believe insurance companies cover glass differently.  With Allstate, last summer I had the windshield of my Nissan Altima repaired at Safelite free of charge.  Of course if the entire windshield needed replacement then I would be on the hook for the deductible, but since it was a minor chip I guess they're more than happy to pay the $100 charge than anything else.  Plus I'm sure they have a deal so they aren't actually paying anywhere near what the invoice total is that the customer sees.

Forgot about glass coverage. My wife has a sorento that has full panel sunroof and a baseball broke it. That didn’t qualify for glass coverage just standard comprehensive. Glad I had insurance. Over 5k to fix. Just had to cover deductible. No rate increase. No fault. Crazy


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6 minutes ago, Bob2C said:


Forgot about glass coverage. My wife has a sorento that has full panel sunroof and a baseball broke it. That didn’t qualify for glass coverage just standard comprehensive. Glad I had insurance. Over 5k to fix. Just had to cover deductible. No rate increase. No fault. Crazy


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I don't have any "extra" coverage.  Allstate has a special number to call for glass related issues, which leads me to believe they handle glass differently than other damage.

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Yeah. I tried calling geico glass claims when it happened to mine. So yes it’s handled differently


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If you're in the Houston area, Binswanger Glass might be an option.  When they replaced my windshield in a 2011 Silverado, the glass was very clear.  I have heard complaints about the glass from SafeLite.  I believe they used PGW glass.  

 

Sorry to hear this happened to you.  Sucks regardless but worse when your family is with you and has to suffer the long ride home without the back glass.  Hope they find the ones responsible for this.  They'll strike again and get caught, or run into the wrong person one night.  

EXSlider400 Senior Enthusiast

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OK so the back windshield from the dealership at $750 but I found out for some reason only have $100 deductible so I am going that route.    And they said it would not raise my rates. 

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