Attempted Theft smashed window!

[Elliott123]

Please see video:

Was parked up in Shaftesbury Avenue in London on a main road,

A robber on a bicycle came and had a look round near the boot and then came around the side and looked in the car's small rear driver side window.

You can see in the video he has a look a round with the touch I don't have anything in the boot or out on show in the car.

He has smashed the glass pulled the chair down to revival nothing in the boot!

I called up Tesla roadside assistance to let my local service centre know I will be coming tomorrow.

I got home and cleaned all the glass up.

I hope they stock this glass and theres not months of waiting with a bin-liner patched window

Im gutted to say the least.

Just to let you know guys keep safe, at least no one was hurt!

The Aftermath:

 

[jmaddr]

Sorry to hear. This is such an epidemic here in the US, particularly in California that it has caused people to lower their rear seat and even spawned the aftermarket to offer products which attempt to address the situation.

Model 3 Rear Corner Window Protector Kit - $39 with 20% Off

 

[Rooster6655]

Please see video:

Was parked up in Shaftesbury Avenue in London on a main road,

A robber on a bicycle came and had a look round near the boot and then came around the side and looked in the car's small rear driver side window.

You can see in the video he has a look a round with the touch I don't have anything in the boot or out on show in the car.

He has smashed the glass pulled the chair down to revival nothing in the boot!

I called up Tesla roadside assistance to let my local service centre know I will be coming tomorrow.

I got home and cleaned all the glass up.

I hope they stock this glass and theres not months of waiting with a bin-liner patched window View attachment 502968

Im gutted to say the least.

Just to let you know guys keep safe, at least no one was hurt!

The Aftermath:

View attachment 502969

Sorry to hear this.

Make sure you report it and provide pictures/video of this idiot as the face is clear in a couple of frames

 

[Puddles]

And all those people around!

 

[MrBadger]

Thats a shame. I had hoped that the rear quarterlight epidemic was not going to reach our shores but it looks like it might.

As well as film, there are devices that you can use to lockout the rear seat catches to make them more visible and less easy to open.

Not a great link due to ads, but some info Tesla Model 3 Rear Seat Lock Is Pure Genius: Video

or print your own (overkill design?) Tesla Model 3 owner 3D prints rear seat lock that prevents break-ins

 

[NewbieT]

Shaftesbury Ave doesn’t even look dodgy on Google Streetview (in the daytime).

Model 3 Rear Corner Window Protector Kit - $39 with 20% Off

I could be in FOMO- Does anyone want to collaborate to ship in 4 of these to get 20% off and minimise shipping?

 

[MrBadger]

I could be in FOMO- Does anyone want to collaborate to ship in 4 of these to get 20% off and minimise shipping?

Pencil me in for that. However need to watch duty limits and whoever the carrier is.

Single unit works out
Subtotal $48.75
Shipping $25.00
Total USD $73.75

3 seems to trigger the discount
Subtotal $117.00
Shipping $25.00
Total USD $142.00

Duty and VAT plus handling may apply

 

[Roy W.]

The little sh1t. Bold as brass too. Did the alarm go off when he smashed the window?

I hope you get it sorted quickly. Keep us posted.

 

[NastyNick83]

He really didn't give a monkey's! Surprised with people happily walking around.

Also curious if the alarm went off. Glad nothing was taken although pain in the ass to get it sorted

 

[Cowpring]

Wow brazen. Not like the car was in some sketchy dark alley, what time was the break in?

I'll definitly be putting centry mode on more often. I often park in central London like you did. I'm a photographer and always have kit in my boot, usually tripods and not much of major value but still would suck to have them stolen by a PoS like him.

Does the app notify you with an alert if your car alarm goes off?

 

[cwerdna]

Sorry to hear. This is such an epidemic here in the US, particularly in California that it has caused people to lower their rear seat...

Yes, it's a big problem in California, at least Nor Cal.

Info on small rear corner window break-ins
Epidemic of Model 3 small window break-ins

It's happened to some Tesla drivers at my work (well, not at my work but folks at my company who drive them). Tech CEO’s Tesla Broken Into Multiple Times in Same Mountain View Lot made the local news. He has an S, which is why it's so costly to repair (Epidemic of Model 3 small window break-ins says why).

 

[Jason71]

I guess anything really valuable needs to go in the frunk then. It's so secure even you can't get into it some of the time!

 

[NastyNick83]

I guess anything really valuable needs to go in the frunk then. It's so secure even you can't get into it some of the time!

Funny 'cause it's true.

Please don't actually put valuables in the frunk though - can open it with a 12v battery (if it's working of course)

 

[Lickrob]

Pencil me in for that. However need to watch duty limits and whoever the carrier is.

Single unit works out
Subtotal $48.75
Shipping $25.00
Total USD $73.75

3 seems to trigger the discount
Subtotal $117.00
Shipping $25.00
Total USD $142.00

Duty and VAT plus handling may apply

Is there not anywhere in the UK selling these? Its just stenciled Plexi

 

[Cogarch]

In the meantime leave your seats tilted forward and your glovebox open...

 

[Elliott123]

Hi Guys,

Just got back from Tesla Service.

Luckily they had one glass left in the country.

Im quite surprised that they don't stock it due to the number of incidents happening in the USA.

The glass replacement is quite expensive just shy of £300. Im not going through insurance I will pay for it. The only issue is I had the trim wrapped and also the glass tinted so that will add to the cost.

The alarm didn't go off nor did I get notified on the app. Im guessing the impact of the emergency glass breaker wasn't enough to cause it to go off. Time of the incident was 21:15

with Regards to making the glass shatterproof I have already got on my front windscreen a security film called Clearplex. This is intended for windscreens to stop rock chips and it is very good.

There are videos online showing how good the protection film is as it doesn't allow the glass to shatter, only after a numerous number of impacts.

I will defiantly get the two small windows done as they are susceptible to this kind of attack.

Will keep you guys posted.

Stay Safe!

 

[Glan gluaisne]

In the meantime leave your seats tilted forward and your glovebox open...

Seems a sensible precaution.

I'm amazed by the brass neck of thieves like this, though, and that passers by didn't seem to think his behaviour suspicious.

 

[Mark_T]

Im quite surprised that they don't stock it due to the number of incidents happening in the USA.

Thankfully it has been rare in the UK so far and let's hope it stays that way.

The volume of US incidents is probably soaking up a lot of the available spares though hence low stocks or a rarely used part.

 

[webbah]

Hi Guys,

Just got back from Tesla Service.

Luckily they had one glass left in the country.

Im quite surprised that they don't stock it due to the number of incidents happening in the USA.

The glass replacement is quite expensive just shy of £300. Im not going through insurance I will pay for it. The only issue is I had the trim wrapped and also the glass tinted so that will add to the cost.

The alarm didn't go off nor did I get notified on the app. Im guessing the impact of the emergency glass breaker wasn't enough to cause it to go off. Time of the incident was 21:15

with Regards to making the glass shatterproof I have already got on my front windscreen a security film called Clearplex. This is intended for windscreens to stop rock chips and it is very good.

There are videos online showing how good the protection film is as it doesn't allow the glass to shatter, only after a numerous number of impacts.

I will defiantly get the two small windows done as they are susceptible to this kind of attack.

Will keep you guys posted.

Stay Safe!

How long have you had the ClearPlex on your windshield? Have you gone through car washes? I’m mainly interested to see how it holds up to micro scratching and therefore visibility. Thanks!

 

[m3p_uk]

Hi Guys,

Just got back from Tesla Service.

Luckily they had one glass left in the country.

Im quite surprised that they don't stock it due to the number of incidents happening in the USA.

The glass replacement is quite expensive just shy of £300. Im not going through insurance I will pay for it. The only issue is I had the trim wrapped and also the glass tinted so that will add to the cost.

The alarm didn't go off nor did I get notified on the app. Im guessing the impact of the emergency glass breaker wasn't enough to cause it to go off. Time of the incident was 21:15

with Regards to making the glass shatterproof I have already got on my front windscreen a security film called Clearplex. This is intended for windscreens to stop rock chips and it is very good.

There are videos online showing how good the protection film is as it doesn't allow the glass to shatter, only after a numerous number of impacts.

I will defiantly get the two small windows done as they are susceptible to this kind of attack.

Will keep you guys posted.

Stay Safe!

How much did the windscreen cost?
Would be interested to know how much it would be for the 2 back windows as well.
Also are you able to buy this to diy?