Someone stole my Subie (Brisbane)

Mr Mooch · 18-08-2006, 12:18 PM

Hi Guys
To cut a long story short, I loaned my Brother in Law our little Subaru 4WD wagon and it got stolen yesterday.
It is light blue with a black bull bar on the front rego number 825 ENI.
It is not worth much but we love our little Ennie.
He was traveling along the Logan Motorway (Brisbane) and noticed a noise coming from the wheel bearing. He stopped, pulled the hub off and called his wife to take hime to pick up parts. They were gone for about two hours and when they got back it was gone.
It could only be picked up by a tow truck as the front left hub was with him. I was wondering if anyone had heard of this happening before. We have contacted every one to do with the motorway and nobody arranged a tow. So obviously some towie has decided to take it. Sadly the cops don't seem very interested either.
The worst bit is that my brother in law's work car is off the road and he was depending on it to get to his job sites.
Any info would be appreciated.
Terry and Sam.

Belle_Hemmi · 18-08-2006, 12:22 PM

Thats ****ed mate. I will be sure to keep a look out as i travel up and down the highway quiet alot

Mr Mooch · 18-08-2006, 12:23 PM

Thanks for that any help would be great.

Terry

GreenMachine · 18-08-2006, 12:30 PM

Phoned QLD Transport? I believe they commission towies to pick up cars from the side of the motorway... Might be worth a try.

I'd also phone a wrecker and get them to put the plates over the Hotline they have up here...

Mr Mooch · 18-08-2006, 01:57 PM

Thanks Green Machine we have tried them all. The motorway has a tow service and they were not requested to pick it up. We have called all the councils (Bris, logan, GC) none of them have it.
We will try you idea with the wreckers. Trouble is I am starting to think that if a Towie has knocked it off he will certainly have a wrecker in on the deal also. Oh well all i can do is try.

Terry

Grechie · 18-08-2006, 02:35 PM

ohh man this is ****ed right up we cant do nething nowadays wot the bloody hell is wrong with every low life ****en scum out there, i swear im ****ed

fiery · 18-08-2006, 03:00 PM

Wow Mr Mooch that is shocking.. sorry to hear it...

I will let everyone I know in that area.. but I will also let a few know in the towing industry that I know.. If they hear about it at least they will be aware..

Hope you get it back ok (there have been other cars stolen by tow trucks mind you - but that was mainly on the Gold Coast)...

Mr Mooch · 20-08-2006, 07:37 PM

We spent the day yesterday checking everywhere.
It has dissapeared.
The insurance company have been informed and can you believe it they take off a $400 excess. I should get bugger all back by the time everyone takes their share.
Hopefully I will find it before they pay it out.

Mooch

LUXO_8 · 20-08-2006, 07:41 PM

thats bizare hope ya get it back

Disco1986 · 20-08-2006, 07:48 PM

well i didnt take it, so u can cross me of your list of 22 million

BPXR6T · 20-08-2006, 09:48 PM

I know a guy who gets about $100 a car. All he has to do is drain the sump, remove the battery, and take it down to the crusher. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news but that's probably what happened. i.e. cruising past, saw a spare $100 on the side of the road, threw it on the car carrier, and down to the crusher.

That's sucks big time. Hopefully I'm dead wrong.

MITCHAY · 20-08-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FourBarrel

I know a guy who gets about $100 a car. All he has to do is drain the sump, remove the battery, and take it down to the crusher. Sorry to be the bringer of bad news but that's probably what happened. i.e. cruising past, saw a spare $100 on the side of the road, threw it on the car carrier, and down to the crusher.

That's sucks big time. Hopefully I'm dead wrong.

Is it reall that easy? I would of thought they would be obligated to check VIN/Engine numbers to see if it's been reported stolen. I'd cry if someone did that to my Suby :(

BPXR6T · 20-08-2006, 10:32 PM

Yeah I would imagine you do need to id the vehicle. But I've heard of this happening before off the books. Maybe its an urban myth, but crushed metal is crushed metal.

GT-E · 20-08-2006, 10:36 PM

I would contact the motorway company and ask them to pull the video of the time gap your brother was away from the car.
You may find a camera pointing at your car or nearby that can shead some light on whick scum took your subie.

Mr Mooch · 21-08-2006, 12:16 PM

Hi ZapXR6T

The Motorway does not have a camera in the area. Also there is an exit just up the road so they could have done a grab and run.
It is very dissapointing just how little help anyone is. The councils, the Motorway and most of all the Police. They all keep saying I am lucky it was just my old Subie and not my BA XR.
What if it had been my only car? The apathy is so annoying.
I do think the FourBarrel is right. I have the feeling that it was taken to a crusher and it is a big blue cube somewhere.
Thanks to all of those that have helped. I guess now the fun begins with the insurance company.

Mr Mooch