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LR3some
Member Since: 18 Sep 2006
Location: Miami
Posts: 14
 
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| Stolen wheel caps, what a PITA! |
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Last night after some fun with my friends I come outside to see all 4 of my wheel caps were stolen (I noticed at about 1 am). Now, granted it could have been much worse (they could have physically broke in to my car and take much more valuable items) but I still hate the feeling of getting my stuff nicked. Ok... so now the story gets even better. Since these wheel caps go missing quite often here in Miami I thought it might be worth looking for them for sale on ebay. And would you believe it! There was a "used" set of 4 placed on ebay only 3 hours after I noticed mine stolen... (ebay item # eBay Item No. 200081994516)and ebay tells me that the location of this item is less than 5 miles from my address. The seller has zero feedback and has only been a member for a few days.
How humiliating, to think that these quite possibly are my caps! And the worst part is that the least expensive way for me to replace them is to purchase them from the guy who might have stolen them. What can I do? What would you do? And is there any way to keep this from happening again (aside from never parking my truck outside)? Has anyone tried gluing theirs on (but would this precaution end up backfiring as the would be thief would end up damaging the wheel trying to get a glued on wheel cap off?)
Anyway, here is the link to the auction...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/4-Land-Rove...4516QQrdZ1
I would appreciate it if everyone on this board would refrain from bidding on this item as it would only be going towards this jerks benefit.
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 24th Feb 2007 2:16 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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G'Day LR3Some,
I have not bid but asked It (the scumbag) if they were stolen and what is the history of the caps.
I also asked It if I could pay by cheque sent to his address. He may fall for it and accept.
It knows I'm from Australia so it won't think of any thing fishy I hope. 
Cheers,
David. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 24th Feb 2007 7:51 am |
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Gazavich
Member Since: 07 Jun 2005
Location: Thorpe surrey
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What a Ba  rd I would tell him you no where they have come from and if he no's whats good for him he better bring the fu ers back 
shall we get everyone on this site to send him a message  HSE TDV6 Silver : "Avin it large"
www.lift-trucksolutions.co.uk
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| 24th Feb 2007 9:12 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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If these caps are nicked so often; why not engrave stolen from: (plate # or name or other identifying mark).
Just a thought. 8)
Cheers. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 24th Feb 2007 9:31 am |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
Posts: 3706
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Quote:Hi are they stolen ? Is the Land Rover Smart Water visible on them and could I / you be traced if I buy them. I don't want to get caught with stolen property . . . .
From my ask seller a question. If they are stolen - at least he may not sleep too well  "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 24th Feb 2007 10:43 am |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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I can't wait for RFID tagging... that'll stop the .
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| 24th Feb 2007 11:33 am |
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White Disco
Member Since: 15 Jan 2007
Location: Gondwana. It's raining. We'll All be roon'd.
Posts: 1463
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It hasn't replied to me yet. His ar le should be starting to twitch ever so slightly now at the messages asking if they are stolen. Did you think I would leave you crying,
When there's room in my D3 for 7,
Climb in here Joe we'll soon be flying,
I can go just as fast with 7.
2005 TDV6 S with Terrain Response (& all that entails), Tasmods (gorn). 2008 TDV6 HSE (gone). A Dark Side umbrella (here) & car (here).
Volkswagen Golf (SWMBO's)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO22SHOMSAH)
Datsun Insult (SWTSMBOBIO19SHOMSAH)
4 BMW's (Stents, not the silly cars)
Formerly RED DISCO
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| 24th Feb 2007 11:48 am |
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Buckingham
Member Since: 08 Mar 2006
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 957
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These ones were listed on Feb 21 ...are we sure we have the right guy?
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| 24th Feb 2007 1:04 pm |
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LR3some
Member Since: 18 Sep 2006
Location: Miami
Posts: 14
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I'm glad everyone feels my pain. First let me say that you are right, of course there is no way to ever know if this is my exact set (as no vin numbers are printed on these) but it sure does look suspicious. Honestly it will always look suspicious when a used set of these caps (for any make of car) comes on ebay (because who would ever sell these?).
As far as ways to prevent this in the future I think engraving my phone number and "stolen property" on the back of them is a good idea. This would make people think twice about listing them on such a public place as ebay. Also, are there any thoughts on the gluing issue? Do you think this would end up causing more problems? I've always wished that these little were designed so they had to be removed from the inside of the wheel. That way a simple set of wheel locks could protect your wheels and these caps. But alas, I don't work for LR.
Hopefully some might take action and place their names and "stolen" on the back of theirs too so this little industry is slowed down a bit.
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| 24th Feb 2007 3:54 pm |
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90BHP
Member Since: 18 Oct 2006
Location: Half way along the road on the right
Posts: 3706
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A hot glue gun, sort of glue would seem to be a good "fix".
I may endgrave mine next time the wheels are off for a proper clean, swap round etc. "To finish first, one first has to finish ...."
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| 24th Feb 2007 3:57 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3634
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90BHP wrote:A hot glue gun, sort of glue would seem to be a good "fix".
This could cause problems when you have a tyre repaired or replaced though! 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 24th Feb 2007 4:40 pm |
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simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
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only when you want to hoist it up into the spare wheel bay after you changed it... does not need removing otherwise.
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| 24th Feb 2007 4:49 pm |
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WOODY179
Member Since: 01 Jun 2005
Location: Chesterfield
Posts: 3634
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 whenever I've had a wheel balanced the tyre dealer has always had to remove the center cap to fit the wheel on their balancing machine. 1996 Discovery 1 300TDI ES Biarritz Blue, sold
1999 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Rioja Red, sold
2002 Discovery 2 TD5 ES Buckingham Blue, sold
2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Adriatic Blue, sold
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Zambezi Silver, sold
2011 Discovery 4 SDV6 HSE Nara Bronze, sold
2016 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Lux Nav Twilight Bronze, sold
2020 Range Rover Evoque P250 First Edition, Nolita grey, sold
2023 Range Rover Evoque P300e Autobiography, Carpathian grey
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| 24th Feb 2007 5:00 pm |
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Q8_LR3
Member Since: 29 Jan 2006
Location: Every where in kuwait!
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I don't think that glueing the wheel cap is a good idea, you need to remove them when the wheels needs re-balancing. '05 LR3 HSE V8 - Adriatic Blue - Larini Exhaust System - Lamp Guards - Dual battery system - Hidden 12k winch - Rasta Sump Guard
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| 24th Feb 2007 5:00 pm |
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