Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Automobile Enthusiasts

Demovictory9

(33,752 posts) Tue Apr 5, 2022, 01:29 AM Apr 2022

1

steering wheel gone in 25 seconds.

10 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

steering wheel gone in 25 seconds. (Original Post) Demovictory9 Apr 2022 OP

Bad thing is that when you get it repaired multigraincracker Apr 2022 #1

I don't know. That's a bodyshop/insurance repair job. brush Apr 2022 #3

they can't find the parts to fix Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #9

They're stealing catalytic converters too. But they have.. brush Apr 2022 #2

very brazen thieves these days Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #6

Back in the 80s it was multigraincracker Apr 2022 #4

I also remember an ignition being easy to replace ... Auggie Apr 2022 #5

It's a Chevy Malibu, which seems to be one of the most stolen cars in America. Dial H For Hero Apr 2022 #7

you are right.. 6 malibus on one street Demovictory9 Apr 2022 #8

They're taking them primarily for the airbag Best_man23 Apr 2022 #10

multigraincracker

(34,069 posts)

1. Bad thing is that when you get it repaired

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 01:37 AM

Apr 2022

it most likely will be with another stolen one.

brush

(57,471 posts)

3. I don't know. That's a bodyshop/insurance repair job.

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 01:41 AM

Apr 2022

Demovictory9

(33,752 posts)

9. they can't find the parts to fix

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #1)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 02:45 AM

Apr 2022

brush

(57,471 posts)

2. They're stealing catalytic converters too. But they have..

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 01:39 AM

Apr 2022

Last edited Tue Apr 5, 2022, 05:52 AM - Edit history (2)

to get under the car and use a saw. The steering wheel seems easier. And the most brazen ones do it in broad daylignt.

Demovictory9

(33,752 posts)

6. very brazen thieves these days

Reply to brush (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 02:21 AM

Apr 2022

multigraincracker

(34,069 posts)

4. Back in the 80s it was

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 01:45 AM

Apr 2022

T tops.

Auggie

(31,798 posts)

5. I also remember an ignition being easy to replace ...

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #4)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 02:01 AM

Apr 2022

pop one off, pop in another with the key, and the car starts right up. So easy to steal.

Dial H For Hero

(2,971 posts)

7. It's a Chevy Malibu, which seems to be one of the most stolen cars in America.

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 02:24 AM

Apr 2022

https://www.hotcars.com/the-15-most-stolen-new-and-used-cars-in-the-u-s/

Demovictory9

(33,752 posts)

8. you are right.. 6 malibus on one street

Reply to Dial H For Hero (Reply #7)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 02:45 AM

Apr 2022

Best_man23

(5,122 posts)

10. They're taking them primarily for the airbag

Reply to Demovictory9 (Original post)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 06:56 AM

Apr 2022

A driver's side airbag module goes for more than $1000 new, so taking these and selling them to unscrupulous body shops is and has been a thing for quite awhile.

Most of the time, the thieves go in the car and just remove the airbag, not forcibly rip out the entire steering column. The Malibu must have a telescoping steering column, which would make pulling them out by force possible.

Reply to this discussion

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Automobile Enthusiasts»steering wheel gone in 25...