Broken Window and Lock - Thieves...... Please advise

[Russ Kellermann]

Hizit lads,

My truck was broken onto the other night. They tried to get in through the passenger side lock but only managed to damage it, so they broke the passenger side window.

The vehicle is with PG Glass , you reckon they'll be able to find me a window today or are stocks typically low much like other patrol parts. And on that note, how would i go about sorting out the lock ? I have R1000 lock and key cover on my insurance, but where do i take it ? Nissan ?

Advice would be great

Russ

[JG Shields]

Russ,

If the lock needs to be replaced, it will have to be done according to the VIN number, that is if you want all the locks and key to match again. If that is the case, Nissan oder the lock from Nissan Japan. I have no idea if a local locksmith will be able to re-manufacture a lock to match your existing key.

[Russ Kellermann]

Holy crap! that means it'll be a 21 working day wait, so about a month, thats IF they send the correct part of course.

Definitely want the key to match all round locks as per original.

I can see i'm in for trouble here.

The next person i catch stealing from me is gonna get his fuc@ing hands cut off. Over R600 000 stolen from me now in 5 years, i'm gatvol. The next guy is gonna feel the wrath of every cent taken and spent.

[Peter Connan]

Eish Russ

You could almost have bought a house by now?

Just an idea, that guy that is breaking for spares, would he not perhaps be able to help with a window and temporarily with a lock? I am not sure if the doors on the pickup are the same, but they sure look about the same from a distance?

[Russ Kellermann]

Hey Peter,

Yeah, the windows are the same for pickup and wagon to my knowledge. Not a bad idea. Thanks.

Not sure about the lock tho, but i'm gonna ask them about that.

Luckily i have had insurance on many of the thefts, but we all know it never works in favour of the insured, one always loses. And yes, all i want is to buy my own place with a garage or two,but all my expendable income set aside for that is constantly used to offset ins excesses and security systems and so on , flip man, its not cool hey.

[JG Shields]

Russ,

Just another thought. Find out from Nissan what the difference between the Patrol and Hard Body locks-mechanisms are? It may be woth your while looking for a complete set of door- and ignition locks from a bakkie lying on a scrap yard. The keys are the same...that I know. The inner part (transmitter) can be changed between the keys because the electronic parts of the entire mechanism can remain in place if you only change the key lock-mechanism itself.

I agree on the 21 day period for a factory replacement, however it will be the correct lock. It will be specially manufactured according to the VIN number. The big issue will therefore be cost....my guess.

[Russ Kellermann]

yes, gonna hopefully go Nissan route, as i have lock insurance, however, i doubt it'll cover the cost , i only have R1000 lock cover. anyhoo, we'll see.

Window coming from PG Glass Jhb down to CT branch, so prob be fixed my tomorrow, thats good.

[Ross]

Eish Russ,

Thats rough man.....what a pain in the @ss.

I don`t have any clever suggestions to add unfortunately, but you have my sympathy for what thats worth!

Hope you get it all sorted without too much additional expense and frustration.

R

[Russ Kellermann]

Shot Ross!

[G-MAN]

Die donderse skelms moet vasgetrap word!
Russ, next skelm we catch I will give you a call to come and deliver some pain..!