My stolen car was found in Shelby County.....

[MrsGungho]

Thats cool.

I have just put myself in a habit of never ever leaving my rig unlocked if I am not right there with it. Years of working in areas that keeps your head on a swivel. Dealing with the creatures of the night in an alley behind a 7/11 on north Shadland and areas most of you all would never consider driving through after dark let alone stopping in an alley.....

Yes I am a bit jaded I suppose. But I never lost a truck....

I hate this for the guy. I really do. I hope they do not tear his rig up and he gets it back.

never lost a vehicle either. Never leave my keys in it, never leave it running unattended. Heck I filled up with gas tonight, I was standing right there and it was LOCKED!!!

I really feel for this guy, trying to do the right thing and he gets bit in the ass.

 

[churchmouse]

never lost a vehicle either. Never leave my keys in it, never leave it running unattended. Heck I filled up with gas tonight, I was standing right there and it was LOCKED!!!

I really feel for this guy, trying to do the right thing and he gets bit in the ass.

Well, in truth MrsG we are jaded by lifes experiences and what we have both seen on a daily basis. I like folks. But if I do not know you I will not trust you.

 

[NyleRN]

Is this why my insurance premiums keep going up without me making any claims? How does that work?

 

[lovemywoods]

Well, in truth MrsG we are jaded by lifes experiences and what we have both seen on a daily basis. I like folks. But if I do not know you I will not trust you.

On a more upbeat note, I have met several INGO members, including the Mouse. There are several that I would be comfortable leaving my car, my keys, my wallet, and my checkbook with; knowing that everything would be there when I returned. There are many excellent people in this community!

p.s. I didn't say I'd leave my ammo and guns with them.......

 

[MrsGungho]

On a more upbeat note, I have met several INGO members, including the Mouse. There are several that I would be comfortable leaving my car, my keys, my wallet, and my checkbook with; knowing that everything would be there when I returned. There are many excellent people in this community!

p.s. I didn't say I'd leave my ammo and guns with them.......

oh, absolutely. there are a lot of wonderful folks in this community.

But as Mouse said, I am jaded by what I see on a daily basis.

You sir, along with the mouse, would be trusted in my home and with my first daughter

 

[actaeon277]

Oh, I don't know. I've left my guns near a few INGO members.

 

[Trigger Time]

This may surprise you but, not every one has the same view of life as you.

That's right, CM, me and others here arent sheep.

Once you have your eyes opened you become jaded. I still will help complete strangers out sometimes but I'm keeping my eyes peeled and my head up

 

[Trigger Time]

That is one of the nice things about the keyless starters. Key never leaves my pocket. Car will run without it, but won't go anywhere.

Yep I love mine too. Warms up or cools down while I'm still warm or cool inside my house or the store or restaurant ect.
If I need to get out I can leave it running and my keys come with me.
Great investments as long as someone knowledgeble installs them.

Chcrandy, glad you got some resolution

 

[halfmileharry]

This is when you wished the car thief ran into a "Dexter-like" serial killer.

"You don't know who you're dealing with".


"Neither do you..."

Karma keeps track of people. What we put out into the lives of others......

 

[IndianaSoloMcfly]

Had my car stolen a few years back. Leave it running isnt something that happens anymore.

Forgot something in the house? Truck turns off, keys come with.

 

[Sigblitz]

So far this year I’ve learned:

Cops are only out to get me.
Nra is in bed with the democrats.
The mods are jerks.
And I need to buy a boat.


Oh, and ingo has a FAQ. Am I missing anything?

You'll need a first mate.

 

[CHCRandy]

Well my saga continues. I got a call from Geico this morning and apparently the individual who was hit by my stolen car is trying to file a claim against me. The nice lady from Geico was sure shocked when informed they owned that car. She found paperwork where they actually owned the car. I signed it over to Geico and cancelled coverage back in November when they declared it a total loss and paid me. It appears our trusty BMV didn't file the paperwork changing registration, even though they had 3 tries! Not sure where this is headed. I kind of figured this would happen. Anyone ever been in something like this?

 

[HoughMade]

Well my saga continues. I got a call from Geico this morning and apparently the individual who was hit by my stolen car is trying to file a claim against me. The nice lady from Geico was sure shocked when informed they owned that car. She found paperwork where they actually owned the car. I signed it over to Geico and cancelled coverage back in November when they declared it a total loss and paid me. It appears our trusty BMV didn't file the paperwork changing registration, even though they had 3 tries! Not sure where this is headed. I kind of figured this would happen. Anyone ever been in something like this?

If the wreck happened after you had signed over the car and cancelled coverage, that should be pretty simple for you. A little less simple for Geico, but still not all that complicated for them.

 

[KellyinAvon]

Well my saga continues. I got a call from Geico this morning and apparently the individual who was hit by my stolen car is trying to file a claim against me. The nice lady from Geico was sure shocked when informed they owned that car. She found paperwork where they actually owned the car. I signed it over to Geico and cancelled coverage back in November when they declared it a total loss and paid me. It appears our trusty BMV didn't file the paperwork changing registration, even though they had 3 tries! Not sure where this is headed. I kind of figured this would happen. Anyone ever been in something like this?

No, and I've only heard of it once. You are due for some smooth sailing for several years after this.

 

[CHCRandy]

If the wreck happened after you had signed over the car and cancelled coverage, that should be pretty simple for you. A little less simple for Geico, but still not all that complicated for them.

That's what I was thinking. I really appreciate your chiming in. The only thing I don't really understand is why the car is still registered in my name. Geico said I should have changed the title with BMV, which I informed them I did, 3 times! Apparently the BMV screwed it up or something.

No, and I've only heard of it once. You are due for some smooth sailing for several years after this.

I sure hope so buddy. I can assure you I am do for a change of luck. The last couple of years, if it can happen, it seems to happen. I feel like Bad Luck Schleprock some days, lol.

 

[HoughMade]

That's what I was thinking. I really appreciate your chiming in. The only thing I don't really understand is why the car is still registered in my name. Geico said I should have changed the title with BMV, which I informed them I did, 3 times! Apparently the BMV screwed it up or something.

That's not even your responsibility, nor does it determine who owns that car. You went above and beyond.

 

[WebSnyper]

That's what I was thinking. I really appreciate your chiming in. The only thing I don't really understand is why the car is still registered in my name. Geico said I should have changed the title with BMV, which I informed them I did, 3 times! Apparently the BMV screwed it up or something.



I sure hope so buddy. I can assure you I am do for a change of luck. The last couple of years, if it can happen, it seems to happen. I feel like Bad Luck Schleprock some days, lol.

Not for a stolen vehicle, but for a totaled vehicle, I provided a signed title to the insurance company, and I was reimbursed. There was not any action that I was aware of to do with the BMV. I could be wrong, but believe that was the process when I had 2 different vehicles totaled over the last 8 years or so. The company or person receiving the title has the action at that point, I believe. Interested if that is not the case, but I've not seen anything different.

 

[Alamo]

Not for a stolen vehicle, but for a totaled vehicle, I provided a signed title to the insurance company, and I was reimbursed. There was not any action that I was aware of to do with the BMV. I could be wrong, but believe that was the process when I had 2 different vehicles totaled over the last 8 years or so. The company or person receiving the title has the action at that point, I believe. Interested if that is not the case, but I've not seen anything different.

If hoosierland laws are anything like Texas (hi Kirk!) then yes it is the responsibility of the new owner to get the registration changed...but if the new owner doesn't then every time someone looks up the registration for that car, the your name comes up. So it is in the seller's interest to make sure re-titling and re-registration happen.

 

[HoughMade]

Not for a stolen vehicle, but for a totaled vehicle, I provided a signed title to the insurance company, and I was reimbursed. There was not any action that I was aware of to do with the BMV. I could be wrong, but believe that was the process when I had 2 different vehicles totaled over the last 8 years or so. The company or person receiving the title has the action at that point, I believe. Interested if that is not the case, but I've not seen anything different.

You are correct.

If hoosierland laws are anything like Texas (hi Kirk!) then yes it is the responsibility of the new owner to get the registration changed...but if the new owner doesn't then every time someone looks up the registration for that car, the your name comes up.

So it is in the seller's interest to make sure re-titling and re-registration happen.

Which doesn't happen when a car is stolen and declared a loss or wrecked. Only end consumers have to transfer the title. Brokers, dealers, salvage operations, etc. do not have to. When you are selling a car, I agree, but there's not really much you can do to force the new owner to register it. I guess you can refuse to transfer the title anyplace but the BMV and watch him transfer title....never heard of that, though.

 

[SnoopLoggyDog]

As long as you have your paperwork from the BMV showing that you transferred it, you should be fine. Sounds like GEICO will have to deal with it.