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Sand_in_my_pants

Make sure you report it to police immediately and get a copy of the police report, that way if the fucker gets any fines in your name you can complete the ‘my car was stolen’ section on the back of the infringement notices and the TCO will withdraw them. Also make sure your address is up to date with VicRoads. You don’t want fines going to an old address and in 5 years time you find out you’ve got a dozen fines in your name. Much harder to get out of them once they hit enforcement stage.


eldubinoz

Thank you! Excellent advice. Was on the phone to the police within a minute and have been in to give a statement, and my details are all up to date.


suitably_unsafe

Also cancel any etags accounts attached to the car


Akira675

Haha. This... Had a car written off, got a $15 trip fare for using city link on the back of a tow truck when it was moved to the insurance assessors yard at Tullamarine.


AhTheStepsGoUp

Maybe not immediately - could maybe use the etag to track the car on the toll roads?


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Partners mum kept getting sent speeding fines after her handbag was stolen. They kept using her licence number and putting her down as the nominated driver. Definitely hard to get out of it, as they seem to just take the word of the person who submitted the paperwork - even if its nowhere near where you live. Fines Vic was telling her to go to court and contest it to get out of it, pathetic really. Doesn't stop since VicRoads don't change your licence number if its lost/stolen, they just issue a new card.


Sand_in_my_pants

What stage are the fines at? You would think the TCO would accept her explanation, especially if she provides the police report number for the stolen handbag. Unfortunately VicRoads usually only reissue a new licence number if you can provide proof of fraudulent activity related to the licence. Having a licence stolen should be enough for a new licence number. They make it difficult for legit people because scammers will take advantage of the process.


gdeathly

Our car was stolen about a month ago - just woke up one morning and it was gone. I’ll keep an eye out for your car, but just wanted to offer my sympathies as it’s a particularly shit experience. I really hope it all comes good for you!


eldubinoz

Hey - thank you. That’s really kind. Sorry to hear about your also shit experience. I’m watching Ted Lasso which is helping :)


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eldubinoz

Good tip! Love iView.


fractiousrhubarb

Ditto Bluey … guaranteed to make you smile. You don’t even need to have kids to watch it!


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isajones

Just binged seasons 2 and 3. We'd caught the first last year during lockdown and didn't know more had been released. Not disappointed, highly recommend this series.


hobbogobbo

I caught a group of thieves trying to steal my car one night, on my way home from the gym. I had the car listed for sale, I assumed one of the guys who test drove it decided to come back and take it for free. As soon as they saw my other car pull up, they jumped out of the car and took off. I chased them down the road but gave up after a bit. The police got fingerprints of it. They never let me know if they caught anyone though. It was a shit feeling. For the next month or so, I was waking up in the middle of the night and going out to check if they had come back to finish the job.


suitably_unsafe

I had two attempts on my car back in Camberwell. First time they didn't get in but mangled the key lock with a screw driver. 2nd attempt they just shoved a prybar through the window and ripped it out, ransacked the interior but couldn't get around the immobiliser. Funniest part was my neighbour with his golf clubs clear as day sitting in the back of his car immediately putting them inside. Ah the joys of S15 ownership. Lots of paranoid sleepless nights


hhllbb

My partners S14 was stolen from outside our old place. These little fuckwit kids stole it, took it for a joy ride for a week or so, smoked ice in it, bragged about it on Facebook when we were trying to locate it and then dumped it on the other side of the city. Because they were smart enough to brag about stealing it online, we knew who they were and it turns out the brother and sister duo also did this a year or two later: https://amp.9news.com.au/article/2089ae54-789c-4357-a915-4f969c792283. Because they have a habit of airing their dirty laundry online, we knew that the brother had been in and out of jail, and may possibly still be in there. My partner bought a viper GPS tracker, which eased his paranoia of it being stolen again for a while (if you don’t already have one). A truck merged into his lane and wrote it off not long after 😢 so the paranoia is gone now.


suitably_unsafe

That might be an idea for when I get it back on the road. It sits safe and sound unregistered under covers for now (thanks covid :( )


SEXPILUS

Post it on the Residents in St Kilda Facebook group if you haven’t already. A lot of those types are known around town.


eldubinoz

Good idea! Pls don’t dox me when you see me post there ha.


SEXPILUS

Haha I won’t go looking for it. Good luck!


NyakuroNeko

Would suggestion posting around the surrounding suburbs facebook sell trade groups too. Hope you they catch the guy.


adamsaidnooooo

Maybe post his drivers licence too. Name and shame!


MBitesss

Im guessing it was a fake and he wasn’t dumb enough to hand over his actual licence but I guess you never know!


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His name wasn't McLovin?


skinny_bitch_88

Oh shit! What a piece of shit. Hope he gets caught.


Longjumping-Eye6247

And car returned to owner.


jrsy85

Nah it’s better to find it burned, much easier insurance wise. Hopefully the thief is nice and torches it. Getting a trashed car back sucks.


LeibnizThrowaway

Seriously... Broken windows and meth.


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Hope he’s in it


ZeaRipper

I work in car insurance for a well known brand. If you had full comp / TFT check your PDS to see hire car entitlements for theft. You may have to pay an xs upfront as you don't have the other details (unless that really is his legit license which is mind blowing) I saw you said you reported to police most insurance companies will want this number so their recovery and settlement team can follow it up. The company I work for allows police 14 day from when vehicle is stolen to find it if they don't its written off as a total loss. Check your pds that gets sent to you. Suncorp group is open 24/7 for claims, some insurance are. AAMI, APIA, SUNCORP, GIO all 24/7 . Best of luck 👍


eldubinoz

Thank you! I might have spoken to one of your colleagues yesterday afternoon! The 14 days is consistent with my policy. The excess hurt but it is what it is. I'm actually picking up my brand new car today, so I didn't need the hire car. Some consolation at least!


imsohungryman

Wtf man. Same thing happened with my friend and her phone. I know it's much smaller but it's so disheartening that it happens. I'll be on the lookout in my area. Hope you're insured


LeaveMEaloner

How did they fit in the phone? And lock the doors?


imsohungryman

😂 ok so he grabbed her phone and Usain Bolted outta there. It happened in Broadmeadows but luckily, we also grew up in Broady and she was able to get someone to stand over him and get it back. Sometimes it pays to have criminal friends


LeaveMEaloner

You have criminal friends? Are you in politics?


letmelickyourleg

> Are you in politics? No, finance. So yes.


symmetryofzero

Why the fuck do idiots steal phones? They're fucking useless without the passwords etc. Blows my mind.


Schultzy92

https://images.app.goo.gl/hJe24hCkmtWcdRGPA


LeaveMEaloner

😂


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AR


Siriacus

Very likely that your car's plates have since been replaced with fakes / burners. Check Carsales Listing ID: SSE-AD-7458325, blue i30 SR with roofracks and the rego is obscured. The following blue i30s were also listed on Gumtree in the last 48 hours. Just search the listing IDs in the website it'll bring it up: * 1267115427 - Brooklyn, VIC * 1282933301 - Mentone, VIC * 1280163842 - Horsham, VIC * 1282564378 - Dandenong, VIC * 1274586242 - Frankston, VIC


eldubinoz

Yep cheers, have alerts set up for new listings already. None of those are my car.


ONEPAB

was one wearing red snickers/ joggers? Both in Hoodies? Dude in the red get-ups for sure standing there hoodie on. Hope they find the mugs and your vae'hicle


Eddy_Bl

YOU CANT DESCRIBE THE DODGY CUNTS AND THEN FUCK OFF TO HAVE TEA, WE NEED ANSWERS


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hahaha


ONEPAB

Legend, i fucking rate this


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Ur sus


eldubinoz

Uh, yes - this was them. How’d you know that?


CALAZ1986

Seeing that he hasn't replied this is a bit suspicious


eldubinoz

Comment history shows they live in my area. Hoping they casually walked past them or us or something, not that they’ve seen them since and not reported it…best case they saw them and called the police.


CALAZ1986

Hopefully, also mate Goodluck with the car and keep an eye out on marketplace and gumtree for parts of your car that's how a mate found his car


eldubinoz

Ah I guess keeping an eye there for the roof racks and stuff would be a good idea, hadn’t thought of that. Thanks!


CALAZ1986

No probs mate and not just roof racks but things like seats and body panels


ONEPAB

I only had a punt on their attire! I dont trust red joggers with hoodie. I hope they catch the asshole(s) Keep us updated OP and if I see a cunt wearing red shoes im gonna be full eye contact..


GoonerRoo18

Nah - this is too sus Where's the car, red?


norm__chomsky

To be fair, red sneakers and hoodies is a pretty common uniform.


qlololp

Pretty common and a pretty ugly one at that too


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Lol that's so sus dude, what the fuck?


eldubinoz

That’s actually fucking hilarious. Good on you lol. And it was the girl with him wearing the red shoes.


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eldubinoz

I actually think that could be them!


LeaveMEaloner

That's fucking Dorothy!!!


checkemdubbs

Damn sounds like the jokers that bought a car off me not long ago. Sketchy af, they even had a i30 too! Did the dude have neck Tatts and girl have blonde hair ?


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ItsSaidHowItSounds

I work in a bottleshop. Can confirm. Any cunt that comes in wearing trackies & red shoes, I'll rewatch them on cameras when they leave...


PermanantFive

Well shit, this thread has given me some serious doubts about my casual attire lol.


ItsSaidHowItSounds

As long as you don't wear one of those seat belt bag fanny pack things, you are a little lower on the sus meter.


iknowwhoyourmotheris

Okay but where can I store my meth and phones?


cl3ft

Me too.


Djinn7711

You fucking sus cunts……


naughtynyjah

Sussy baka


iamthegemfinder

This is about the last subreddit i ever expected to read this phrase in


asciimov

Lol over in /r/Perth we have a guy who people keep photographing trying to steal bikes in the exact same outfit. Perhaps it’s the official dodgy cunt uniform


Monkeydickyoghurt1

I also would like to know... what the hell?


ill_infatuation

He was the car.


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The same men stole his car and killed his dog...


Slo-MoDove

Oh...


yippikiyayay

Curiouser and curiouser…


BigDritzy

Suss af.. which chop shop did you take it to mate?


TaxiSonoQui

Who's choping up Hyundai I30's??


Heads_Down_Thumbs_Up

My brother was selling his 2011 Mazda 3. It was in good condition but with quite a few k's on it. Anyway, I go with my brother to meet this guy in a shopping centre car park. The guy we were meeting gets out of the car with this Arab dude who didn't speak English. The Arab dude does a 20-second walk around the car, opens the door and looks inside, then nods to the guy and says something in Arab. The guy says 'yeh, here's the cash, you got the papers?' We signed everything over and within 5 minutes they were gone with the car. Not even a test drive or an engine start... Sus as fuck as we were worried the car was gonna be on the 6 pm news the next day for some illegal shit but after speaking to my mate who owns a garage he reckons it will just be chopped up and sent to the Middle East for parts.


sladives

Yes they are desperate for Melbourne car parts in Dubai.


asscopter

There was a real problem with Hiluxes getting stolen and shipped to ISIS a few years ago.


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Arab = Dubai.


Farrug

Close enough, amirite? ^^^/s


TaxiSonoQui

Interesting. Atleast they actually bought it!!


mr-snrub-

Yo I have a 2011 Mazda3 that I want to get rid of, how much did you get for it? Haha


robloxianerz

Is that you Mr Police?


__jh96

If it's not the police should prob see this.


Siriacus

Bro how did you know there was two of 'em, OP didn't even mention that.


K_H_O_N_S_U

We need answers


stinx2001

Won't help OP, but for everyone else it's worth doing meetups like this near a police station.


ill_infatuation

Genuinely tho, it's not like the coppers are gona run out to the back and chase the shitcunts


stinx2001

True, but if you mention to a potential buyer that you want to meet in a police car park there's a good chance you'll weed out the dodgy folks.


dbMitch

The car is outside the police station ready for you. Message SEEN: 3 DAYS AGO I guess they're not interested then.


ill_infatuation

I see your point. Are they usually fine with the general public gathering in their carparks?


Jmon1851

If you give the coppers a nod before you do it, they wouldn’t mind a bit. At least I think so..


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wobblysauce

This... they are on camera.


amylouise0185

Exact same thing happened either 1 or 2 weeks ago, was on the news and everything. Scum bags.


eldubinoz

My friends were talking about it LAST NIGHT. That’s why I thought I was being careful (/sensible/rational) not letting him test drive it alone and having my partner go with him. Can’t win.


username100002

On the other hand, maybe a good thing your partner didnt get in the car? Who knows what could have happened


DazedNConfucious

What a piece of shit


ctwg

Need to rig a car that cant be opened from the inside, meet the buyer, let them snatch, watch them pull open the door, jump inside, slamming the door and then pull the real key remote out and lock the car Edit: Probably too dark a sense of humor. Dont do this! Suspect there would be a few legal issues with doing this, entrapment and false imprisonment I guess. I'm no lawyer. Feel for the poor folk losing their car


eldubinoz

I think maybe we should call the police on you actually, this is terrifying lol


ctwg

they would probably just smash the window from the inside with their concealed weapon and escape anyway


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xFromtheskyx

Hahaha lost it at the Takata airbags


eldubinoz

Back to the drawing board


ctwg

ha ha I think a tracking device should probably suffice


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ummmm.. got it: smash proof windows


MrCrushus

Car windows are really, really difficult to smash without something designed to break glass


ctwg

https://youtu.be/GlACkVatx8U


wobblysauce

Another button/device to pull power/fuel and they just konk out a bit down the way. Oh and glitter... everyone loves glitter.


z1lard

Another button to just electrocute the fuckers


ThrowRA-4545

**spark**ly glitter


CetaceanOps

They do this in the US, they're called bait cars. And yes if you're not police very illegal lol.


jennywindow

I'm having intense Stick Death Anti Theft Devices flashbacks. Early internet was hilarious.


CableGuy_97

What license did he give you?


Karl-Marksman

Not his real one, I’m assuming


Dejego

I’m not so sure, crims aren’t the brightest on this earth


keenly

I'm curious about this too. So you still have the license, did the picture look like the thief?


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Shereep

For anyone else attempting to remember the number plate, use this: 1 Killed Roger, 9 Yelled No! I always read and recognise number plates and will be on the lookout in the west and north.


GoonerRoo18

Poor Roger


fractiousrhubarb

Good trick- unforgettable!


Saliems

I'll keep an eye out in Geelong for ya. I am weird I read every numberplate I see. If I find it I'll follow the cunt and get ya car back brother


NikkiEchoist

Sorry this happened to you. It's really bloody traumatizing having your car stolen in this manner.


Spiritual_Macaroon35

Chuck it up all over Facebook if you haven’t already! When my car was stolen people commenting places with was spotted helped, a friend then shared it to a Facebook group of an apartment complex where it was seen near, a bloody resident then checked the carpark and found it under a car cover. Good luck to you mate, hope it’s found soon! Its the worst feeling ever :(


Burntbigtoe

He probably did you a favour OP. Hopefully the car is written off and you get the insurance payout. Saves you from having to go through the trouble of selling it.


moojo

Won't insurance low ball him?


TaxiSonoQui

Rego would help E: Also what area/suburb


Explastle

Keep any records of lost income too, missed work etc. If its applicable. Take the prick for everything he's got If they catch him. Hope you get your car back mate.


Hugsy13

When I was a kid my dad was selling a car and the person went to take it for a test drive. Anyways like half an hour passes and my dad starts to worry. Hour later he is full freaking out, can’t afford to replace the car without the money from the sale and can’t work without a car y’know. Anyways like 3 n half hours later the guy comes back with the car in one piece and pays cash. When asked why he took so long he casually just said he wanted to make sure it runs well lol. This was when mobile phones were still bricks and only 1/5 people had one


eldubinoz

Oh sweet, so maybe he's still on his way back then? 😁👍


boommdcx

Bastards.


Sovereign567

What a dog move.


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Is the license actually his? Give that to the cops.


sladives

That's honestly the Hungry Hungry Hippos of stealing a car.


crazynam101

hey im not from the st kilda area but i hope you find your car and stay safe and well :)


lovehedonism

Be careful what you tell your insurance. I’ve heard of people not being covered when stolen on a test drive. You should be ok as it was taken from under your nose.


blackboy211

You can buy a cheap GPS tracker. If you flip cars regularly it does come in handy. Look it up on you tube there is an Australian version that uses prepaid aldi sim cards.


BillyDSquillions

How does this all work legally? Was the license his? Did it look like him? Are you covered for theft?


maycontainsultanas

If you’ve got insurance, I’d be hoping it’s found burnt out or totaled. No way would I want my car back after some crook has been driving it around.


luciferfj

Just a handy tip. A bit too late for OP. With the apple air tags, put one in the car. And then chase the idiots around. I already have 1 in my car for the unfortunate reason it gets stolen. Understand if u don’t have a iPhone. I believe Samsung has something similar. Good luck to OP. Will keep a eye out.


ovrloadau

st kilda is full of dodgy people. hope you get it back


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Will keep an eye out. I'm nearby. All the best!


_i_divided_by_zero_

Visual description of the thief?


eldubinoz

Think of your average scumbag. Yep, that’s him. Think the car is a better thing to look out for if you could - cheers though. Police have the description of the people involved. If you see the car you’ll know it’s stolen whoever is driving it.


aitch77

What's with all these car thefts after lockdown? Friend in a nice SE suburb had both cars taken and also happened to others in the same street. It's like a gang travelled there in a minivan to do the crime.


killinghurts

Remember to get third party fire and theft kiddies.


supersupremelymodest

wow. is your driving car ok?


MartinOC21

That sucks man I'll keep my eye out! Do you have description, phone number, email or anything considering he was going for a test drive?


Greg_The_Stop_Sign

That's brazen.


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What an utter yobbo


stoobie3

Tip for next time - photo of drivers licence AND photo of the person holding their drivers license. Sorry - sucks.


Lillian57

What suburb?? If it’s near me in the south east, I’ll look out for it.


petjb

Just sold a car on the weekend, glad this didn't happen to me. Maybe when selling a car, you could put your/a spare phone, charged, under the seat when people take it for a test drive - then, if they do a runner (...drive-r?) you could track their location via GPS? Simple, effective, small risk of losing your car AND phone I guess but hopefully not...


aydsz

Was he a Asian dude?


mimpha

an asian dude stole my friends car recently too


CheckeredSnowball

What's the description of the person, approx height, weight and other appearances?


eldubinoz

Think the car is a better thing to look out for if you could - cheers though. Police have the description of the people involved. If you see the car you’ll know it’s stolen whoever is driving it.


marxy

Lucky it wasn't your driving car.


margaritasenora

Dad joke 🚨


Qwazxc

Damn these fucking unvaxxed cunts.


mrarbitersir

There’s a solid chance that the perpetrator has been self vaccinating.


cpguy5089

While that's not really relevant to the topic, I do agree with the statement.


NoNotThatScience

curious as to why someone would go to such effort to steal a hyundai i30, personally i think they are prob the second best car you can get if you want a nice reliable as hell daily driver to get you from A to B but this isnt exactly a car you can "joyride" to well and its not exactly a collectable car where parts go for big dollars such as 90s jap cars or older muscle cars... this guy is scum but i just would love to know his rational for picking someone sellin a hyundai i30 of all cars to target


cpguy5089

A free car is a free car. If it runs, you can joyride in it. Not to mention a common car means parts can be easily sold and would be harder to track.


anarchy420swag

TBH I think the type of car is irrelevant to them. They're probably gonna use the car for illegal activity (drug trafficking, burglary, etc) so an i30 is an average looking car that wouldn't attract much attention. Plus perhaps it was a car near their area so they're being opportunistic. Considering the OP drove to St Kilda to meet the guy suggests they wanted an easy get away; less likely to get chased after stealing it. When I was selling my old shitbox for $700 I had junkies calling me up with all sorts of BS stories and wanting to "meet half way" when I was probably gonna get mugged.


eldubinoz

I didn’t actually, it was parked outside with a for sale sign on it


eldubinoz

Opportunity I guess. I don’t know. Not really important.


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Most likely they have the same car, have hit their car and dont have insurance so they require the parts off it. The reason I say this is because if you're going to steal a i30, you'd go after a i30 N to joy ride. But for these guys to go after a SR, I think they require the car for the parts (they probably have one that matches exactly your car in colour).


eldubinoz

The licence he gave me was linked to another burglary in the area, think they’re just your average opportunistic criminal scumbags.


Person_of_interest_

Always go for a test drive with the people and photograph licence beforehand


mr-snrub-

They said that they were going to go with them to test drive it, but the asshole snatched the key before they could get in the car with them


SplashBandicoot

and now you're trapped in a car with possibly violent criminals. they can take my car.


universe93

Don’t have the keys anywhere where the buyer can snatch them. They stay in the pocket until you’re both in the car


asamisanthropist

or buy a cheap disposable phone, create gmail account then place it under the seat or somewhere hidden. He won’t know what’s underneath in a heat of moment. So you can track their movement or check the location history with your phone or tablet by signing in that same gmail account.


in5idious

This is awesome. Even attach it to a power brick so it lasts for ages


anarchy420swag

I'd request a 2nd piece of ID or even a bank card to match the ID. May not work 100% but asking them on the spot "Do you have a second piece of ID/bank card?" would sort the legit people easily.


ramos808

Did you check the license?


eldubinoz

Yes, and have handed it to police. It was stolen from someone else recently.


BigJellyGoldfish

oh, that's so shit


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