Stolen car - please help!

MelBri

So our family car was stolen on Saturday night in Finglas. I know a lot of people use this site and I'm hoping against hope that we might be able to find it with some help. It's an old car but we really need it and can't afford another one. The car is a white Mitsubshi 7 seater Space wagon, license plate is 97D28062. It was stolen from the Charlestown shopping centre car park on Saturday 15th July most probably some time after 8pm. The back window has a dogs trust sticker on the left side.

If any one has seen it or can get the word out/keep their eyes open that would be great!

Eric Cartman

being honest that wasn't stolen for parts or export or to be used in a raid. I would start looking round local fields / parks as its more than likely burned out for fun. Sorry for your loss but claiming on the insurance may be the only way to go.

mikeybrennan

Surely would be best not to claim given the value

MelBri

Eric Cartman wrote: »

being honest that wasn't stolen for parts or export or to be used in a raid. I would start looking round local fields / parks as its more than likely burned out for fun. Sorry for your loss but claiming on the insurance may be the only way to go.

Yeah I'm thinking the same thing and will be doing that but want to try everything I can

Eric Cartman

mikeybrennan wrote: »

Surely would be best not to claim given the value

I had no idea the value was so low, heres one thats far newer with new nct and some tax for 550 quid op. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-mitsubishi-space-star-price-dropped-to-sell/15659846

Don't even bother claiming insurance for the old one, the excess exceeds the value of it.

MelBri

Eric Cartman wrote: »

I had no idea the value was so low, heres one thats far newer with new nct and some tax for 550 quid op. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-mitsubishi-space-star-price-dropped-to-sell/15659846

Don't even bother claiming insurance for the old one, the excess exceeds the value of it.

Yeah I'm away of the low value, the insurance wouldn't be any good, that's why getting it back would be the best option as we can't afford another one even at 550euro

If 10 others agree, I'll give you €50.00 in paypal and you can buy the replacement car

TallGlass

MelBri wrote: »

Yeah I'm away of the low value, the insurance wouldn't be any good, that's why getting it back would be the best option as we can't afford another one even at 550euro

Keep away from claiming on the insurance, mad to have to give that advice considering this is what insurance is for! But your only going to get short term gain for long term punishment from the insurance crowd.

Short term, maybe hire a car till you can figure it out or there's other options like go car.

orm0nd

Deleted User wrote: »

If 10 others agree, I'll give you €50.00 in paypal and you can buy the replacement car

count me in

Cheensbo

A theft/fire claim shouldnt affect ncb though, it didnt on me anyway. You should definitely claim if it does not affect it!

MelBri

orm0nd wrote: »

count me in

That's incredibly, incredibly generous of you and I can't tell you just how much I appreciate that when I'm stuck in this horrible position

MelBri

Deleted User wrote: »

If 10 others agree, I'll give you €50.00 in paypal and you can buy the replacement car

Thank you so so much for that incredible offer, it makes me feel like there are still good people even after something so horrible happened. I appreciate it so much, I can't even tell you

MelBri

Cheensbo wrote: »

A theft/fire claim shouldnt affect ncb though, it didnt on me anyway. You should definitely claim if it does not affect it!

I will check that out for sure but I'm not hopeful

antodeco

[Deleted User] wrote: »

If 10 others agree, I'll give you €50.00 in paypal and you can buy the replacement car

Count me in aswell

MelBri

antodeco wrote: »

Count me in aswell

Honestly thank you so much, I can believe how generous you guys are! It really really means a lot

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

If 10 others agree, I'll give you €50.00 in paypal and you can buy the replacement car

What if, by thanking THIS post you are committing. Easy then to count the 10

Voodoomelon

Same, ill donate €50.

MelBri

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Same, ill donate €50.

Thank you so much for being such a generous person, It means so so much!

MelBri

OSI wrote: »

Note: It has been agreed among mods and admins that we are OK for this thread to continue and for users to offer what help they are happy to provide. However, it must be noted that neither Boards.ie or it's mods/admins bear any responsibility for any funds raised or how they are administered.

Thank you for that, I appreciate it

How many are in?

Cheensbo

MelBri wrote: »

I will check that out for sure but I'm not hopeful

Howd you go checking this out? Im my experience you will have no effect on your ncb should you claim for fire/theft

Effects

Cheensbo wrote: »

Howd you go checking this out? Im my experience you will have no effect on your ncb should you claim for fire/theft

Won't affect NCB, will affect premium.

Cheensbo

Effects wrote: »

Won't affect NCB, will affect premium.

Didnt affect my own tbh, but my experience may not be the same as anyone elses..

km991148

Ill split a donation and do 25 if someone wants to do the same?

Vic_08

Cheensbo wrote: »

Didnt affect my own tbh, but my experience may not be the same as anyone elses..

It might not result in a higher renewal but it will have to be declared for every new policy applied for in the next 5 years. Even windscreen claims are routinely asked for now. Expect to be quoted higher or refused due to this claim on record, not worth it for €500 imo.

MelBri

Cheensbo wrote: »

Howd you go checking this out? Im my experience you will have no effect on your ncb should you claim for fire/theft

Yeah, found out about it and its no good. The value of the car is too low for it to be worthwhile unfortunately.

IrishZeus

km991148 wrote: »

Ill split a donation and do 25 if someone wants to do the same?

I'll match you.

MelBri

Deleted User wrote: »

How many are in?

I think it's up to 6 and a very generous offer to split donation with someone from km991148

Thank you guys all so much1

MelBri

IrishZeus wrote: »

I'll match you.

Thank you so much!! I appreciate it so much!!

MelBri

km991148 wrote: »

Ill split a donation and do 25 if someone wants to do the same?

Thank you for the offer! It's so nice of you

Setanter

I am in €50
PM me the details when target achieved.

MelBri

Setanter wrote: »

I am in €50
PM me the details when target achieved.

Thank you so much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate that!

begbysback

I'm in - but only for the good karma

MelBri

begbysback wrote: »

I'm in - but only for the good karma

Hahaha, thanks for that!

spockety

Eric Cartman wrote: »

I had no idea the value was so low, heres one thats far newer with new nct and some tax for 550 quid op. https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/04-mitsubishi-space-star-price-dropped-to-sell/15659846

Don't even bother claiming insurance for the old one, the excess exceeds the value of it.

That's a Space Star, not a Space Wagon. OP said it was a 7 seater that was stolen, the Space Star is only a 5 seater so may not be a suitable replacement.

MelBri

spockety wrote: »

That's a Space Star, not a Space Wagon. OP said it was a 7 seater that was stolen, the Space Star is only a 5 seater so may not be a suitable replacement.

Oh no! I hadn't realized it's a space star and not a space wagon. You're right that they only have 5 seats instead of 7 seats

MelBri

I've managed to find two possible 7 seaters for the same price as the spacestar https://www.donedeal.ie/adview/view/15688631
https://www.gumtree.ie/a-cars/dublin/seven-seaters-family-car-for-sale/1002003242070910309139809

Sexual Chocolate

This happen in the underground or outdoor ? Did the security get anything from the cctv ?

MelBri

Sexual Chocolate wrote: »

This happen in the underground or outdoor ? Did the security get anything from the cctv ?

Underground, as luck would have it none of the cctv was pointed towards the car when it was parked, they did see a man driving up the exit ramp and away with the car but only the back of him can be seen so it's not very helpful

Skatedude

Deleted User wrote: »

If 10 others agree, I'll give you €50.00 in paypal and you can buy the replacement car

I'm In. Pm me when we have the details and I'll transfer the 50 quid.

bear1

I must say, what a fantastic bunch of people we have on here.
The generosity goes over and beyond expectations and you all should give yourselves a pat on the back for your attitude and selfless acts.
Op, right now I can't commit but if the target isn't hit then I can join in.
I'd say yes now but I've got serious car issues which has put me in a crappy position and a nice credit card bill for next week (due pay day yippee)
But I'll give what I can.

MelBri

Skatedude wrote: »

I'm In. Pm me when we have the details and I'll transfer the 50 quid.

Thank you so much!!

MelBri

bear1 wrote: »

I must say, what a fantastic bunch of people we have on here.
The generosity goes over and beyond expectations and you all should give yourselves a pat on the back for your attitude and selfless acts.
Op, right now I can't commit but if the target isn't hit then I can join in.
I'd say yes now but I've got serious car issues which has put me in a crappy position and a nice credit card bill for next week (due pay day yippee)
But I'll give what I can.

I 100% agree with you!! I'm new to boards and I'm completely amazed by the generous people on here, it absolutely blew me away to see people help me out like this. Thank you for the very kind offer but I think the target has just been reached! I wish you the best of luck with your own car issue and thank you for trying to help me out.

MelBri

So the target has been hit and I want to thank everyone so so much! I can't explain how much this means and how much I appreciate your generosity. The community on here are absolutely fantastic and if I can ever do anything at all to help any of you out let me know! I'll post an update once the car is sorted but again guys, thank you so much! You're all incredible and you've really helped me out of a bad situation! thank you!

Setanter

All done, good luck with the new motor.

bear1

Post up some pictures of whatever you buy and christen it the boardsie mobile.

MelBri

Setanter wrote: »

All done, good luck with the new motor.

Thanks a million!

MelBri

bear1 wrote: »

Post up some pictures of whatever you buy and christen it the boardsie mobile.

There'll definitely be a photo update! and it'll be the boardsie mobile for life!

HurlingRanker

Well this thread certainly took an unexpected turn, fair play to those of you who chipped in

MelBri

HurlingRanker wrote: »

Well this thread certainly took an unexpected turn, fair play to those of you who chipped in

Definitely wasn't expecting it to go this way, these guys are amazing

antodeco

Money sent