move to a country that doesn't marginalize half the population, or convince your country mates taxes aren't the devil so you guys can address the social equity reasons someone would decide stealing junk from a car is their only real option.
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I'm in Oakland, moving to San Jose in the spring. I'm well aware of this problem in the Bay Area, but it is upsetting to read Tesla vehicles are actually targeted. I always thought it was completely random and/or chimes of opportunity. I am hyper sensitive to this issue and never leave anything of value in our vehicles and [knock wood] thus far we've been okay. However, this is from owning 3 Prius models in row (trunk is easily viewed through rear window - I never used the trunk cover thing) and a few SUVs - same easy view to trunk contents, or lack thereof.
Having not owned a sedan in the Bay Area, and now being on day 3 of Model 3 ownership, it makes me nervous that I'll be targeted by way of simply having this brand of vehicle, regardless of my trunk being empty.
My wife reminded me that in Korea cars are required to have cameras so all cars record activity around them. Enough of a deterrent. Sadly don’t think it will happen here.
According to the guys that replaced my windows, Tesla does not have a good inventory on these. Most of the inventory is going to new cars.
The replacement company gets about 100 per week shipped to them, and it's not enough. This is JUST in the Bay Area. 100 a week!
The replacement company says about 98% of their window replacements are now just Tesla 3's and S's. Maybe they are part of some mafia scam....
Haven't installed it yet so not sure. I'm waiting to get the window retinted before i apply itI'm planning to do the same does the alarm goes off during everyday driving with Musics?
Your valuables in the trunk may be safe but the window would still get broken. The thief may also cause more damage to the car out of spite...Going to work with a Mech Eng for plate cover design for the 2 levers.
Why? How is that going to help? Really, how will it change anything that's happening?If thieves know that you can fold the carseat by breaking the small window, I hope newer versions of tesla cars change the location of the seat latch
Has anyone used security film for their car windows? I know it slows down the would-be thief and he or she may go away after a few tries. Just like in that video posted earlier in this thread, the thief tried a different window when he couldn't break the first.
I put some car seats cover, so the handle is still working, but not visible or noticeable by someone passing by.If thieves know that you can fold the carseat by breaking the small window,
I hope newer versions of tesla cars change the location of the seat latch
I still think the best way would be for Tesla to put the release handles inside the trunk. Of course the a##holes could still break in, but it'd be far less "convenient". They use the window smashing method because it's so easy and quick.
Also, I'd encourage people in the Bay Area to consider lowering their Comprehensive insurance deductibles. In my case lowering the deductible from $500 to $50 was less than $20 more per 6 months. And if the insurance companies lose enough money, perhaps they'll even pay - ahem - "lobby" some politicians to do something.
I still think the best way would be for Tesla to put the release handles inside the trunk. Of course the a##holes could still break in, but it'd be far less "convenient". They use the window smashing method because it's so easy and quick.
Also, I'd encourage people in the Bay Area to consider lowering their Comprehensive insurance deductibles. In my case lowering the deductible from $500 to $50 was less than $20 more per 6 months. And if the insurance companies lose enough money, perhaps they'll even pay - ahem - "lobby" some politicians to do something.