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How to prevent my 4Runner TRD Sport 2023 from stealing?!

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by gibor, Apr 17, 2023.

  1. Apr 20, 2023 at 7:47 AM
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    Your rates will jack up eventually. Been there. Issues when switching insurance. :)
     
  2. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:13 PM
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    Just call agent to insure 4Runner, premium increase about $10 per month. Agent said that this is not because Highlander was stolen, but because 4runner insurance is a bit more expensive than Highlander's and because 4runner we bought isn't new..
    Regarding switching insurance....I got today online quote at RBC group Insurance and they didn't ask if I had claim about stolen car, only at fault accidents in last 9 years.... Maybe they will increase when you call them with quote....
     
  3. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:14 PM
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    This is what cop told me! I'm just shocked! Aren't any checking for stolen cars at Montreal port before shipping?! Criminals can smuggle easily weapon, drugs, bodies, humans etc....and nobody cares!
    Generally, police reaction in Peel is ridiculous! they are just like agent for insurance companies who gives offence number :) I'm retired police officer from Israel and I know very well how effective Israeli police is! Here is disgrace....

    Also, week ago , I called and left voice message to local MP, MPP and police officer who gave me offence number.... no reply from anyone :)
     
  4. Apr 21, 2023 at 10:20 PM
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    Regarding car protection.... I drove today to my mechanic and asked him same question. he said that can setup kill switch with hidden button for $350-400.... probably I will do it
     
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    Always engage your steering wheel lock, jumping a car won’t release that.
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2023 at 8:08 PM
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    Not sure why I typed “6 yrs away”, meant 6 hrs (port of Montreal).
     
  8. Apr 24, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    Ask him if he can do the kill switch with a magnet vs an actual toggle switch. Toggle switches are a pain to set up hidden but still be reachable every time you get in. A magnetic induced switch can be placed anywhere convenient behind the dash, centre console, etc. A rare earth magnet is used to close the circuit. Not my idea, but brilliant when I was shown it. My buddies dad set it up in his Ram truck. Keeps the magnet in the vehicle, just moves it in place to start it up.
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2023 at 7:10 AM
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    Why find a different dealership?
     
  11. Apr 25, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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    Just a hunch. The vehicle was obviously targeted.
    Could be insider job.
     
  12. Apr 25, 2023 at 10:04 AM
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    I believe lots of dealerships suck, but to think they are stealing cars back, I can't get on board with that until there is some even a little evidence.
     
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