I have a funny 'car got broken into' story. I had just bought my wife a new Volvo. I have one of those driveways that wraps around behind the house and the garage sits back there. On one Tuesday morning (late Monday night) we were lying in bed and we though we heardw something out back. I told my wife not too worry it was probably our crazy neighbor out screwing with his stupid cats. So we went back to sleep. I go out the next morning to get the paper and I notice her car door is slightly ajar. I look in and the 3 day old car has been ransacked. They stole everything in it. They collected the following: 1. A 2002 Volvo S80 T6 Owner's guide. 2. I had a CD that I had burned a bunch of Fletch, Austin Powers, Office Space, and Tommy Boy quotes along with all of the 'funny' songs that I have recorded. 3. A sleave of golf balls. That's it. Why in the hell did they take my driver's guide? And I was just picturing the guys face as he popped the CD in his player...it started off with my Taco Bell Song. Tee-hee We called the cops because I we felt so violated that someone had been on our property going through our ****. They did a full report and basically told me to hold my breath, that it was probably just kids. Man that was funny. On a not so funny note I am sorry you lost your CD collection. I am happy you got a big fat check. I am also happy that you came to your senses about hating Dallas! Chants
Before you get too excited over State Farm (although they are still my insurance company and have been for almost 30 years), consider the following: - we had two cars stolen out of our drive way in Houston. - we had a car keyed in a parking lot - someone tried to steal our car during the Astros-Mets '86 playoff series but the crack dome security force prevented it. The steering column was busted and a window broken. - we had 2 different cars towed 3 times due to mechanical problems. We filed claims on all of the above over a 2-3 year period. One day in the mail we received a cancellation notice from State Farm. I spoke to a competing Insurance Agent and he said once your policy is cancelled you are entered into a nationwide database. He doubted we could get the same coverage at the same price. He referred me to one company that would charge 30% more than what we were paying. If all else failed, he would write me a special policy that would increase our premiums 3x. I went round and round with State Farm. I asked if they noticed that NONE of these claims were due to reckless or dangerous driving and we were not in the car during any of the instances. We had 0 tickets and 0 accidents on our driving record. They finally relented and did not cancel us. Hopefully, this unfortunate incident will not affect your car or homeowners rates/policy. I am glad things are going well for you thus far.
They took my owner's guide too! I didn't understand that one. They also left my #70-#61 CD of RM95's top 100 of all-time! Guess they didn't like that one!
Yeah Dallas sucks. Some friends of mine got their cars (plural) broken into and the window smashed while we were eating at the IHOP on Mockingbird and Abrams early Saturday morning after a TX-OU party.
1. Pig 2. I've Been Deliverd 3. Where the Streets Have No Name 4. In Your Eyes 5. #41 Top 5 Dave 1. Pig 2. #41 3. Two Step 4. Dancing Nancies 5. Ants Marching
I literally know everything there is to know about DV. I, along with two buddies, owned and ran a company that purchased dv claims from people that had accidents. We would then own the claim and settle with the indurance company. Life was outstanding for a while. Then the Nazi insurance companies realized that we were a small operation and stonewalled us. They forced us to sue on every claim. The court costs got stiff so wer contacted a mass action and class action specialist firm here in Houston and started a tornado of crap. It's fun. Chance
You and I could probably have a conversation about this I'm sure. One of my companie's specialties is Diminished Value claims. I do about 10 or so a week and have been to court a few times over it. The major insurance companies are pretty much paying DMV claims nowadays without question as long as the vehicle owner hires an expert (like myself) to come in and stipulate objective figures. They are doing this because of the class action cases they have lost and the resulting case law that was established. Its a very profitable claim to pursue and I try and educate friend of mine who are in accidents.
Nope. I think thats Direct Appraisal out of Dallas that uses that. I cant think of the guys name up there for some reason.
He was a tool five years ago. He was on the wrong side of the money. He did some claims when Nationwide started mandating a 'professionals' hand in it.
lol Well, I was being careful about what I said because I did not know who you were affiliated with. I believe his first name was James???? There are a couple of guys in this sector of the industry that are tools. Of course, people may see me as one of them. I hardly think I am though.
IT WAS JAMES!!! He was so proud of his printer in his truck. And his last name was... ... ... WALDEN!!!! Ha Ha! Funny memories. Chance
Any reason why you only put 10 songs on the CD? I got my car broken into once. All I had in it was one of those outlets to plug a portable discman into. They took that and some change. I also had a bunch of tapes laying around. They didn't take them all, but they did take the one labelled "Poison". It was hard to be mad at them after that.
