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    Interesting news on car theft in VIC

    In some respects telling us what we already know but at least there seems to be something happening.....

    http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/cr...29-10np0n.html

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    Well that explains why 4wd get targeted with there bulky weight. ..

    Bloody sucks balls.

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    Plus all steel construction, nothing plastic about a GQ
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    Quote Originally Posted by threedogs View Post
    Plus all steel construction, nothing plastic about a GQ
    And we all know how easy they are to break into. Perfect car for it really.
    Especially with a bit of bar work, steel tray etc...
    Last edited by Winnie; 30th September 2014 at 08:06 AM.

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    So I wonder if GQ’s fitted with bull bars, roof racks, rock sliders, HD rear bumpers etc are being stolen in greater numbers than less accessorised vehicles?
    Have insurance costs for GQ’s risen in comparison to other models?

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    its terrible to think that someone would steal your pride and joy just to crush and sell it for scrap... heartbreaking i think
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    Wankers...... The lot of them


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    anyone got an idea of scrap iron rates $$$, a few blokes
    around my way do it for a living must be something in it
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    The latest 4x4 Australia mag has a few pages on this topic , if any one can put a link.
    Most stolen and not recovered was the GU 97 - on, then the new Hilux go figure
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