Bad Day on Stone Hill

[Jerry]

Sorry to hear about your misfortune, David. I know from experience, having your house or vehicle broken into feels like you have been violated. Where I live now is a very low crime area, and I've gotten into the (bad) habit of just leaving the keys in my truck when I park it in my driveway.

[bubba]

My insurance will cover any loss or damage to my car 100% if it was in a locked garage at the time. I make it a point to always garage it and lock the door. That way I don't even pay a deductable. If it were parked outside or in a public lot there would be a large deductable. Society sure has changed since I was a kid, and not for the better.

[Graham]

So sorry David, I cannot believe what idiots will do. I hope they are caught.

[Streetcar]

That's truly awful, and unfortunately more and more common.

A companion crime to that is less-than-reputable mechanics replacing airbags with stolen, or "refitted" airbags. They're cheaper for the mechanic, but unfortunately won't open correctly when you need them.

PLEASE make sure you have a reputable business repairing the damage for you.