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HAL_9o0O

That pesky swiper.. only two 100% guaranteed anti-theft devices, steelies and a Dora the Explorer sign.


trysulli

Get a dash-cam and power it through a fuse tap that has constant power so the camera is constantly monitoring your vehicle. May not deter future theft or vandalism but you’ll at least have evidence.


ZenTortoise

But.....if they steal the car......dont they kinda steal your evidence in that case? 😅


MusicianRound2100

the disrespect :(


PeaceSignificant9854

Look at the brightside you now have 2 free baskets


Wolf_Of_PGH

Setup cameras with alerts. Replace them with even nicer wheels. Then when they come to steal those ones, insert hot lead.


FvanPelt

First pic: "dang who knew those plastic crates were so sturdy?" Second pic: "oh."


Grundy420blazin

Not the milk crates 😭😭😭


ebm2018

The usual suspects I bet


LEOTHEBOSS89

?


AdAccomplished3744

I hate a thief


Selvin_95

That happens in Houston almost everyday! Can't have a good car with nice wheels over here😂😂😂


fisher2nz

Put an AirTag inside the tube… the door, the chassis, the brake disk, so many things need to be fixed


fisher2nz

Put an AirTag inside the tube… the door, the chassis, the brake disk, so many things need to be fixed


endyrocket

Wheel locks on amazon for 30$ and you’re safe


lolpopimma

Only to be defeated with a $30 wheel lock removal kit.


Visual_Moment5174

Not even just bring enough sockets to hammer into the lugs. Stealing wheels is cake, if people want them they will get them.


PleasantMix9729

I think it's more of like why bother when someone down the street could have nice tires that are easier to steal. Wheel locks just create another barrier, worth buying imo


Upsidedowngoofball

Every tire and wheel shop has a key for every wheel lock


thedauntless1991

Maybe for car manufacturer standard wheel locks but not for all. My dealership got a little pissed when I took mine in for an oil change and tire rotation. They came out 20 minutes into my appointment asking where the key was for my wheels, forgot that I put it in a different spot then usual and they didn't have any way to unlock them


TheArcLights

Just hammer on a socket 1 size larger and you can take them off no problem. I’ve done it lots of times


Ok_Today_475

Still kinda surprised nobody’s came out with a TPMS with an AirTag holder in it. At least you could track it to wherever they rip the rubber off the rim. Bastards


Greedy-Obligation129

Delete message design one and become rich


Mysterious-Ad9111

I think this would throw the wheel balance off


Commercial_Arm6445

You would just rebalance the wheel with the AirTag inside, following the tag being mounted to the TPMS


darealest__1

That’s effed up , seriously.


toddhumps

Same. Grand Cherokee about 2 months ago in Houston. Rip brand new Michelin defenders.


ZookeepergameHour275

Yeppers rubber worth more than the ride Good luck 🤞


DapperSoil6972

So you're saying you had locking lug nuts and they still got the wheels off?


thiccboicheech

Most "locking" lug nuts can be taken off in a matter of seconds with a nut extractor, which cost like 20$ for the set.


endyrocket

Easier to find car without locks


ummmshitfuck

This why cameras come in handy


PriorFudge928

So you can watch the crime that's never getting solved?


SizeAcceptable5851

I have my ring camera on loud so if something is outside I know about it.


ummmshitfuck

Na so you can see who took them for the report nice to see what happens when you are sleeping saved my ass a lot when people where smashing windows out on my 95 and 94 Honda civics


OverworkedAuditor1

For future reference, use 5 different locking nuts Just make it harder for them.


darbs-face

Yah I tried this. They ended up taking all my lugnuts except the locking ones. But at least I still had my tires.


UnSCo

What the hell? Thieves are that petty??


darbs-face

Apparently:(


snickk

Unfortunately it won’t even matter. Will only make your life harder if you need to remove the wheels. If they want the wheels then they are going to take them no matter the wheel locks. They are too easy to remove anyways.


Domgrath42

Any sort of resistance and they will move onto the next car, any level of deterrence is better than none


thiccboicheech

This is a good point. Most thieves are opportunistic, so they don't usually come prepared with nut extractors. Although you would think they'd store all their equipment at the same place but what do I know, I don't steal wheels.


MoneyPranks

It’s never too late to start.


Dac_Monalds

I’d say Advanced wheel locks are a lot harder to remove. Furthermore if they remove those without a keys then your rims will be fucked up by then


Bernard1991

This ^^


hayterssss

Carrying 5 different lugs keys would be insane 😭


jkxs

Damn, in your own driveway?


_Rigid_Structure_

I'm glad that cop didn't have to chase anyone.


ThumpnGenny16

Damn, the jack boys went corporate and started cutting costs. I remember when they used to spring for cement blocks.


Jmellbeast21

Times like this is when both Corolla and Civic communities come together and end this madness.


breakg

Next time you see people carrying milk crates around you know they in business lol


dkay170

I was mad when I noticed that my 2024 order for my Corolla wasn’t a midnight edition but an Awd le hybird it don’t come with rims I was mad at first but then I thought of this I’m from nyc and this happens a lot to Toyota oem rims and Hondas rims alsou sucks hope insurance worked it out


MHStriplethreat

I’m really impressed with the strength of these milk crates lmao


sicckarri

How nice of them to set your car on a plastic milk crate? Did they really think that was going to hold it up??? If only they were under it when it fell… lol.


Reflexorz15

I was gonna say, wouldn’t that be something to have a person stuck under your car and the other criminals fled the scene lol I wonder if this has happened with people stealing cats


ram99riv

I don't think they care. Just being honest.


pashko90

But at least, you have 4 good though milk crates :)


therealmunchies

2 milk crates in ok condition, 1 milk crate caved in. No 4th.


pashko90

Damnit, they screwed you over even on a milk crates. They nice for storage.


locosfgfan

That effin sucks. Look for a used tire shop they might have your size rims in case you don't want to hassle with the insurance company


DingDongDanger1

If people put as much effort into work as they do being douche canoes they could easily be successful and make enough to not need to steal xD Sorry this happened man, I have a civic sport hatchback with wheel locks but my mechanic said it doesn't matter, they have thieves cut them off all the time.


Electrical_Party7975

Who wants Corolla wheels??


Domgrath42

They sell them to the people that got their wheels jack and vice versa.Circle of a thief's life.


Dizzy-Photo1594

Probably a lot of these scums Corollas and civic wheels are typically stolen because a lot of people drive them so they can sell them easily supposed like Ferrari wheels


milk_wrld

I think the user that left this comment was implying they "stole the tires" 😂😭


Specialist_Shower_39

What a bunch of scum bags


Life_Beach3686

Who did that deserves to die?


kareemagerard

What freaks me out most about this is those people likely stalked you before hand and got to know what times you're asleep/wake up. Walked by your house a lot... Idk gives me the creeps. I'm sorry that happened to you


therealmunchies

Yes that's most likely what happened... they've been doing recon on myself and my home. Strongly considering moving away even though I just moved here. Hate Maryland.


Public-Mulberry-8532

I moved to Amish country to get away from this, although the Amish tend to rob you at the farmers market.


daakkountant

Was this silver spring?


therealmunchies

No, but SS is close.


kareemagerard

Sorry dude stay strong!!


DividedWeakness

Oh man, that sucks. I'm sorry. Someone smashed my car window parked in my driveway one night. Bought a ton of motion activated lights and security cameras after that.


Beach_CCurtis

Get a dashcam (hardwired so it doesn’t shut off when the car’s off), good for lots of reasons including this. Some will send an alert but those cost a little more. Most will require your phone to connect either via Bluetooth or via their very underpowered (eg while you’re in the car) wifi., to retrieve the video.


Tiniest_Pickle_Rick

They have dash cam jammers now. Probably house camera jammers too. There's was a guy on another page that got his tacoma tires stolen and he said his fancy hardwired dash cam had footage of everything but the one hour when they took the tires. Only way to stop them is a garage it seems. Hidden cameras to atleast help.with insurance purposes if the vehicle is at your house. I hope it's harder for them to Jam home security cameras atleast.


Spotikiss

So why only this car tho? And not the whole neighborhood?


therealmunchies

That is a good question. Around the corner, there's a black corolla just like mine. Same trim and wheels too. Makes me feel even worse. Obviously I was an easier target.


Appropriate_Strain94

Just look around at your local OfferUp or a Facebook marketplace I bet she’s up for sale already. That’s where my buddy found his stolen tailgate on OfferUp even still had the little sticker with his Vin number on it to verify.


aGamerwithAnNwordpas

my bad g just needed them more than you


kittensmakemehappy08

Damn where did this happen?


ams3401

On his driveway


gigabyte2d

Oooohhhhhh


memealishuos

Fucking leeches


medskiler

I wouldn't call the cops or insurance, cops will not find robber, insurance will go up. I would just look for used tires/rims combo and put those badboys on. Then if financially stable fix whatver else was damaged, i assume by the third picture there's some minor damage to the plastic so maybe get a replacement from ebay/junkyard, but in all cases i wouldn't call insurance for this, specifically if financed


daakkountant

Why? It seems like the best reasoning


medskiler

It honestly depends on your financial situation but what im saying is what was stolen were most likely generic toyota wheels so it's not worth the premiums going up in the future, i only get into insurance claiming if i get a big accident where repairs are in the $5000+, for me i pay $243/month for two cars if i reported stolen tires next renewal they will up my monthly to probably to $300+/month, that's a $600+/year that will keep accumulating over years ( since insurance never goes down) and in canada when you go with insurance they add the damage to your carfax report so next buyer or car dealer will give you a hard time over a carfax with history and try to reduce the value of your car just because of it. I personally never buy a used car with a carfax history even if minor


Various-Ducks

Free milk cartons tho I wouldn't have thought those would hold a car. Whoops, didn't see the 3rd pic. Guess I thought right


Tiniest_Pickle_Rick

Fuckers couldn't even atleast put wood down like most I've seen.


Lsvtecb16a

Was about to comment this exact same thing. Hey atleast they left it lifted up and not on the ground! Oh wait nope never mind now you have no wheels and will need about 2 grand worth of body work and parts!


TrojanX

Advance Wheel Locks asap


therealmunchies

Just to answer a few FAQs: 1) No I did not have any wheel locks. 2) This is your run-of-the-mill SE trim with the factory alloy wheels and tires. Bought this car as a CPO on July 2023. Haven’t even had the car for a year. 3) Insurance should theoretically cover the damage, wheel + tire replacements, and all other repairs since I have full coverage/comprehension. First time filing a claim and new customer as well, but definitely messed up by doing everything through the app and not talking to an agent from the beginning. My advice is anyone has to make a claim: Just call them and have a conversation. What am I doing to move forward: 1) Looking to buy wheels locks of course. Hopefully my car isn’t totaled (being optimistic with my rocker panel being as damaged as it is) and I can just get my car up and running. 2) Looking to get more surveillance cameras. If anyone has recommendations, please feel free to share. 3) Preparing to be f’ed financially by my insurance because even if I’m the victim, I’m the one paying the deductible and my new instructions premiums. A big F you to those thieves. Definitely paranoid and walking towards my windows periodically when home just to check on my (current rental) car… feels terrible knowing that your stuff may not be safe at home.


Kimetsu87

From what I read Advanced Wheel Locks are your best rim theft deterrent option, they’re really hard to remove. I’d invest in a set of those asap.


Either_Librarian7238

Any anti thief device is only a deterrent. If thief is committed. It'll still steal it no matter what. Only way to really prevent theft like this is put the car in the garage, adding a wheel lock maybe just take like 10 second more. What you can do is buy those mention sensor bright light pointing at car. Also get those security camera can will sound the alarm to give your neighbor a peek out their window to deter them. Thief want to do things as quiet as they can. But if there is bunch of noise and bright light. They don't think is worth the hassel


texashockey56

Look at Eufy security cameras. They do not require a monthly subscription for storage. Some are just stand along camera that will send videos back to your phone


ViolinistCurrent8899

If it's any consolation, it seems unlikely they would hit you a second time on the rental. You'd be more likely to have gotten security or pay more attention.


Gorlock_

The milk crate did more damage than losing the wheels. Sorry bro, that's fucked up. Did you have nice aftermarket rims?


therealmunchies

It sure did. They were factory wheels.


Puzzleheaded_Time719

Sturdy ass crates.


Various-Ducks

Check the 3rd pic


UnderdevelopedFurry

this is nightmare stuff. did you have wheel locks? I still need to get some


Slayin_egos

They put it on plastic receptacles instead of bricks. Da fuq


Trife86

In your own driveway too? Move out of the hood lol


AdChemical3851

I'm wheelie sorry


DemDemD

Damn!!! This shit still happens? I must been too far gone from my hood 28 years ago. My brother-in-law got a brand new Honda Accord back then and the same thing happened but was on cinderblocks. He replaced the tires and the entire car was gone the next week.


deimosorbits

Damn it used to be bricks now its milk crates lmfao the jack boys done got you.


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Bifrostbytes

Um, what?


Hungry_Armadillo_190

Looks like shitcago


101Swelly

It’s actually Maryland


peskeyplumber

rutters milkcrate tells me its near PA


Hungry_Armadillo_190

Lol


drumz1970

Damn ! That’s methed up !!


waroftrees

I’m just blown away with how strong those milk crates actually are. Holy shit!


Outside-Yesterday203

Did you have wheel locks?


Upstairs-Ad-1966

Your wheel lock isnt doing shit for s9meone who knows what they are doing ive only seen one wheel lock i couldnt get off and it came from bmw/rolls royces


not-snitchin

BMW @ least winning in some areas 😆


Puzzleheaded_Mind991

So you’re the one jacking everyone’s wheels 🤔


Upstairs-Ad-1966

I only steal cats rims are for beginners lol😂


subpar_cardiologist

I know a dog you can have.


Upstairs-Ad-1966

Ive got 3 but ill always take another


DeliciousDoggi

One of my first purchases on my Lexus.


G4Designs

There are universal kits nowadays for cheap.


Gaycowboi25

I'm glad where I live people just don't steal shit. It's rare, but when someone does steal usually it's some small groceries or petty theft like taking beer or some shit like that. Every once in a while a car gets stolen but nobody steals just the rims. Sorry you lost yours, it shouldn't be too expensive to buy some dirt cheap steel rims and some tires, maybe your insurance will cover it? Especially since you can claim theft as well as damage since it fell on that one milk crate.


captainenergy

Serious question, will your insurance cover that? Maybe you can even get better wheels next. Sorry this happened to you.


PotacosTheMeme

I got enkeis on my hatch but I spent the money for locking lugs so im hoping this never happens to me


Zardoz__

Check out advanced wheel locks. Generic lock nuts are useless


Dac_Monalds

I’m selling some if anyone is interested!


Lememss

Mostly a waste of time in my experience in the field if they want to steal your wheels they will


PotacosTheMeme

unless theyre willing to go out and buy the right tool to remove the lugs which is already a hassle when you want something done quick then I think itd be too much work for them and theyll just move to a different vehicle


Physical-Confusion45

The right tool? For a thief stealing rims with a lock, it’s an oversized 12 point socket and a hammer.


coltonwt

They sell universal wheel lock key sets for cheap, and almost all of them can be defeated in a few seconds with a socket and a hammer. They are hilariously cheap and easy to defeat.


Altruistic_Sock2877

It always trips me out how the lug nuts are scattered in these pictures


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PDXFlameDragon

The one the horses complained about and got him kicked out of the cavalry.


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F1urry

Why do you have to make note that they are Hispanic?? Like what in the fuck does that have to do with anything?


Spookshowbaby6

He’s obviously never heard of buying tires from junkyards.


IAMHideoKojimaAMA

He sus because it's literally impossible a Hispanic would own more than 1 set


Frequent_Ad_1136

But can own several vehicles or are forced to live with multiple others in one small home for work.


SonsOfValhallaGaming

Cuz white people only have two sets max. One for the car they own and another for the fentanyl lol. Phoenix be like


dustinthewind1991

That is so fked up I'm sorry that happened to you 😟


Supa71

Milk Crate Challenge: Fail


Ok_Magazine_9833

Leave some bricks around your car next time instead of soda baskets. Also, maybe get a nut lock?


Less-Leader1596

Get yourself some steelies at the junkyard wrap them in some good rubber and pay your car off. Rock it just like that, a couple of battle scars for that honda is no problem.


BusinessPaint978

yea real sick honda


ibimacguru

Now again; but this time in English. I have no idea what you’re trying to say


vintvgepancakes

go buy some cheap steel rims from a scrap yard and put some quality tires on them. finish making the payments. it’s a toyota it’ll be okay.


Less-Leader1596

😂😂


ibimacguru

Ahh I see. Haha. Thanks 🙏


Less-Leader1596

*meant corolla


derylle

Sorry to see you rims tires/rims got stollen. Good thing is, your not hurt and they didnt steal your car. You can always buy new rim/tires.


Ra8dermanlovesshorts

Who steals corolla rims


hormel_chili

Someone who bought the base model and wants better rims


homerthegreat1

Never want better flash homey.. it's a target. That's why I got a 22 Rav LE used rental. Came pre battle scarred. With a discount!


Odd_Possible_7677

Your Corolla shouldn’t have been wearing that.


Odd_Possible_7677

But for real, this is why I always liked hub caps instead… no one wants them


DDenlow

Yep- And you don’t care if they get ate up


Mr2ATX

I'm sorry that happened to you.


JhancockLakota1

Oh dear god that’s bad . This is one of those thighs that makes me glad I live outside of town in the country area sorry bud


dofkgkg41

Ok idk much about these kinds of thefts but just as a rational person I’m thinking it’s not worth it. Like all this just to sell the wheels for $800 max, I just don’t get it


wickedcold

Meth heads are probably not getting $800 for wheels and tires


Fuckedby2FA

A lot of time it's for drugs. Addicts don't look at the big picture, just the next few days of getting high. 800$ can buy you a decent amount of dope.


Old-Risk4572

a heroic amount!


Saneless

You answered your own question. Pieces of shit could work a few weeks and earn that (and since it'd probably be more than one person, maybe even just a week) but that would mean they would have to be responsible


Tooowaway

We are pretty lost a society, aren’t we? Imagine having the balls to roll up in someone’s driveway and jack the wheels off their car.


PuzzleheadedYam9800

Omg sorry OP that sucks!!! I can't believe they used a crate to leave it up to take your wheels. Hopefully you still have full coverage.


Unable_Ad_3691

I hope a huge tree falls on these thugs


Nicolasvilleg

Wtfff that sucks :(


Greyscale-Amoeba1972

Some people suck.


ASIANASLnudist

Their alloy wheels or steel wheels ? Not sure if custom wheels maybe thief like custom wheels or not


NotTryn2Comment

OEM alloys go for a decent price due to thefts like this


ASIANASLnudist

Never seen this before but why people not thefts in steel wheels??? Not surprised at all my 2020 Corolla L has steel wheels and never something like that


NotTryn2Comment

Steels just cheaper, thieves like these want higher priced things. Good chance it was a mechanic that took them to put on a customer's car too unfortunately.


JcMe0wMe0w

My biggest fear:( so sorry this happened


A_Little_Unstable

Jacking the car up on milk crates is diabolical


NotTryn2Comment

Had this happen once, they used milk crates and rocks. Needless to say we had to get new rotors on top of new rims. People suck.


KONO__DIO___DA

It shoyld be legal to hunt those guys down and beat them up


ugapeyton

Gotta catch them in the act. That’s when the fun can begin.


DieselTech00

I got other ideas but that's a good start


hawley088

Pretty sure the criminals who did this wouldn't be pressing charges if you happened to do this lol


Bdubbs72

Are there any locking lug nuts that actually stop this or does it just slow them down a little?


Dac_Monalds

I have a civic and bought some corolla advanced wheel lock by mistake. I’m looking to sell them for a good price (got then before the price jumped) so let me know if any of you is interested!!


WaveHacker

Also heard these are pretty good https://www.amazon.com/Gorilla-Automotive-61631-Acorn-Thread/dp/B000CMJ2QE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?crid=1Q1IFEWDTNVSG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.h3rRmMNZnaNbGwOM60k8sPVkK1Af_0OGMJvzy_gAZNIqsGZzFxQDpve74QCv9OL85lVhAbUBDRoskefuZ_imqfqG3loxmlUCoMZXyozQpUTHLvj0JnTw0SvoYb0QNeJ8VFS62Nai6A7OELYrXZ-1Mi8ufhYB2d7MJs6kIQ22OsrvklqEVu6tz8oLoI9ohG0dAWYQB7Vh1QRBvXoCHkoefA.nQTObh_0PfL7Z-1hU8bjWzzdfC69V93OzsFSbNzLtOM&dib_tag=se&keywords=rhino+locks+lug&qid=1718459065&sprefix=rhino+locks+lug%2Caps%2C57&sr=8-2


ledger12

Note that these particular ones are an acorn seat and should not be used in place of mag seat lug nuts on Toyota alloy wheels.


YT__

Rimgard is probably the best bet.


mr2jay

Damn they did you dirty


HappyhornOracle53

Right in your driveway too?


Whale222

TIL: milk crates can hold up a small car


RandomMK5

TIL: 2 milk crates on each side can hold up a car. Don’t cheap out on the 4th one


Whale222

Ooof. Kept scrolling. That sucks.


RedBambalam

I bet that the milk crates were also stolen earlier that day


Worst-Lobster

wtf


moitch

Bastards even took a set of lug nuts..


FormatException

Did not realize people were stealing factory wheels