Ways to tell someone broke into your car

[wonderwoman]

I am pretty sure someone broke into my car last night and took it for a spin. The interior lights were on, the seat was moved back and the gas tank almost empty.

However, I can't find any wires broken or other evidence that it got started other then the gas was almost empty. Of course they could have hosed out the gas.

Am I missing checking for something? Anyone got any ideas? They obviously didn't have a key so could the car have been started another way?

[MK219]

Was your radio tuned to a different station? Does anyone else have keys?

[Mike Tx]

[wonderwoman]

I didn't check the radio but I should encase its on a RAP station then I would at least know its younger people!

I only have one set. When I have locked the keys in the car I have to use the plastic one from the CAA they give you!

P.S. Mike!! Verrry funny!!! You should know about the different ways to start a car!!

[SpecOpsWarrior]

Is your car a Ford?

[10-13]

only way i can think of is to check the mileage. i reset my trip meter with every tank of gas, i usually know how many miles i out on the car (if someone were to joyride, i would definately know.)

[wonderwoman]

Pontiac

(I never really keep track of the mileage except for oil changes, good idea though)

[ 09-13-2002, 10:02 PM: Message edited by: wonderwoman ]

[SpecOpsWarrior]

Sorry cant help you. This sounds like a question for ChopShopCop.

[Niteshift]

Is the rear view mirror moved? If it is, have the locals dust it for prints.

Last car I had that was stolen had rap music on the radio and a blunt in the ashtray.......neither were of my doing

[shooter1201]

Does your key have a computer chip in it? If not, it's possible that someone(car repair shop, dealership, valet, etc) has a duplicate key AND your addy.........

[Sam]

Do you walk in your sleep or have someone who stay with you that might have used it to sneak out?

[Niteshift]

"or have someone who stay with you that might have used it to sneak out?"

Yeah, who's been sleeping over? We want details

[wonderwoman]

LOL! I couldn't put details like that here! It would crush my pal Mike!

[Niteshift]

Probably more than just Mike

I wouldn't have taken a Pontiac for a ride with that invisible jet parked nearby

[Chopshopcop]

quote:

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Originally posted by wonderwoman:
I didn't check the radio but I should encase its on a RAP station then I would at least know its younger people!

I only have one set. When I have locked the keys in the car I have to use the plastic one from the CAA they give you!

P.S. Mike!! Verrry funny!!! You should know about the different ways to start a car!!

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What kind of Pontiac? Obviously the most likely suspects will be the closest ones, spouse and/or kids. Houseguests and other family weigh in next.

2nd, the valet key. The plastic one. Is it missing? It can copied fairly easily. If your keys have a chip in it, they can still be defeated although it ain't likely just for a joyride.

If it's an older Pontiac, the switch may be worn enough to allow another GM key to crank it. If there was a previous theft/damage to the switch, it may not have been repaired properly.

Whole buncha possibilities here