Car logo theft / monograms stolen in India

His Highness · 19th May 2009, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by genesis

I just bought a Fiat logo from Opera House today to replace my stolen front logo. Rs 90.
Shopkeeper asked me to screw the logo on instead of the provided sticker! Sigh!

I too just bought a set for the optra. Rs.250 for the set. I am going to find a way to screw them on in such a way that they cant be removed.

ashishy · 21st May 2009, 17:03

Lately I have seen many cars on Mumbai roads, whose emblems are stolen. It used to happen earlier but the case of stolen Emblems seem to have increased. Even the Meru Cabs are not spared. I have seen many Logans without the emblem. Apart from Renault, Skoda and Toyota are the other common car makers targeted at this.

My friend had to buy a new logo for I think 1200 for her Octy.

So, whats the scene here.. any idea?

hemantwaghe · 27th May 2009, 00:55

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Originally Posted by hiren.mistry

I have been coming across so many cars that have the badges stolen, I really feel for the owners.

But has anyone noticed that these badge-less cars are mostly in the premium segment (cars like Octavias, City's, et al), atleast here in Bombay. Have not come across any Maruti with missing badges, SX4 even.

I recently got my Esteem painted and bought the entire set of badges from Opera House for 100 Rs, maybe that explains why Maruti are not prone to this malaise.

Hope this madness stops, soon.

My Wagon R's rear logo was stolen twice in month's tim!!!

amtak · 27th May 2009, 11:00

I have been extra careful by not parking my car anywhere outside in an unknown area. Further, these days I don't mind spending Rs.20 for the parking in the mall parking (have always parked inside earlier too) where the chances of the logo being flicked are a little less than when its parked on the road.

Also, I noticed that this trend is spreading fast to the other parts of the country too. On a recent trip to Nagpur, I noticed a similar trend though it was miniscule.

Silver Knight · 1st July 2009, 23:48

In Kerala definitely the favorite brand for logo thieves are ford logos or is there any specific reason? Almost 50% of Fiestas in Kerala have their front logos missing.

anilkalvani · 4th July 2009, 18:06

Just as i was talking about logo's getting stolen the other day with a friend, my Logan's logo was stolen yesterday. And the surprising part is that it got stolen in my industrial estate. The thing is that a portion of the estate is under road cutting, so the compound wall on one side is open to the main road. I am not replacing it at the moment. Just don't understand the sadistic pleasure these nincoomps get. And for sure i will never ever buy it from pawn shops or chor bazaar, never. It would only support their cause.

dhrishikesh · 5th July 2009, 19:08

These days, is anyone or some maniacs having a new hobby of collecting car monograms & logos as automobile memorabilia ???

rohan_fonseca · 6th July 2009, 01:38

Recently noticed a lot of fiesta's missing their logos on the front grill. Does the logo fall off easy or is foul play at work here too?

Silver Knight · 6th July 2009, 23:19

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Originally Posted by rohan_fonseca

Recently noticed a lot of fiesta's missing their logos on the front grill. Does the logo fall off easy or is foul play at work here too?

@rohan_fonseca +1

Almost 50% of Fiestas I see on the roads have their logos missing. I think it falls offor there is some thing mysterious. But it's not happening with Ikons or Fusions. Only with Fiesta. Any Fiesta owners here?

swayam · 3rd August 2009, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by His Highness

I too just bought a set for the optra. Rs.250 for the set. I am going to find a way to screw them on in such a way that they cant be removed.

Hi Guys, I am now part of the club. My optra's rear monogram were stolen today while it was parked in stilt parking at my society at sakinaka.

Hey highness, can u tell me where in opera house did you buy it from?
Also does it look different compared to OEM ?

worrisomebear · 5th August 2009, 09:59

I am seeing a lot of skodas with stolen logos...sorry state of affairs

greenhorn · 5th August 2009, 10:03

boy am I glad I have a tata car

cargirl · 5th August 2009, 12:14

Hey guys, I didn't know logo theft was happening so often.
This was an eye-opener.

I do remember seeing a couple of Mercs without their famous monograms. :-(

But any steps to prevent such a thing?

malgudi · 5th August 2009, 15:14

Even I have gained a entry to the club. Yesterday the Tata as well as V2 logo of my Indica was flicked when it was parked in Vashi sector 17.
On the way back home I noticed atleast 50% of the cars did not have the logos irrespective of the Brands.

parimal_g · 5th August 2009, 15:29

My Palio's logo got stolen 2 days before,does anyone knows where i will get new one in mumbai.
Are the new logos are available at delears ..?
Planning to fit old logo from back to frond and a new logo(the red one) at back.

View Poll Results: Would do/would you do if your car fell prey?
Get new parts from an authorized source,everytime.	214	36.90%
Hit the grey market/chor bazaar, everytime.	65	11.21%
Use an authorized source the first time, got fed up the second time and gave in to an unoffical source.	173	29.83%
I dont care, just let the parts remain off.	128	22.07%
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21st May 2009, 17:03	#152
ashishy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MH01 Posts: 227 Thanked: 133 Times View My Garage	Whoz stealing the Emblems/Logos? Lately I have seen many cars on Mumbai roads, whose emblems are stolen. It used to happen earlier but the case of stolen Emblems seem to have increased. Even the Meru Cabs are not spared. I have seen many Logans without the emblem. Apart from Renault, Skoda and Toyota are the other common car makers targeted at this. My friend had to buy a new logo for I think 1200 for her Octy. So, whats the scene here.. any idea?
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27th May 2009, 11:00	#154
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,880 Thanked: 762 Times View My Garage	I have been extra careful by not parking my car anywhere outside in an unknown area. Further, these days I don't mind spending Rs.20 for the parking in the mall parking (have always parked inside earlier too) where the chances of the logo being flicked are a little less than when its parked on the road. Also, I noticed that this trend is spreading fast to the other parts of the country too. On a recent trip to Nagpur, I noticed a similar trend though it was miniscule.
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1st July 2009, 23:48	#155
Silver Knight BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Trichur Posts: 211 Thanked: 438 Times	In Kerala definitely the favorite brand for logo thieves are ford logos or is there any specific reason? Almost 50% of Fiestas in Kerala have their front logos missing.
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4th July 2009, 18:06	#156
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	Just as i was talking about logo's getting stolen the other day with a friend, my Logan's logo was stolen yesterday. And the surprising part is that it got stolen in my industrial estate. The thing is that a portion of the estate is under road cutting, so the compound wall on one side is open to the main road. I am not replacing it at the moment. Just don't understand the sadistic pleasure these nincoomps get. And for sure i will never ever buy it from pawn shops or chor bazaar, never. It would only support their cause.
	() Thanks

5th July 2009, 19:08	#157
dhrishikesh BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Mumbai / Pune B Posts: 805 Thanked: 211 Times	These days, is anyone or some maniacs having a new hobby of collecting car monograms & logos as automobile memorabilia ???
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6th July 2009, 01:38	#158
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 7 Times View My Garage	Recently noticed a lot of fiesta's missing their logos on the front grill. Does the logo fall off easy or is foul play at work here too?
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5th August 2009, 09:59	#161
worrisomebear BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Mumbai, London Posts: 54 Thanked: 9 Times	I am seeing a lot of skodas with stolen logos...sorry state of affairs
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5th August 2009, 10:03	#162
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,531 Thanked: 3,541 Times View My Garage	boy am I glad I have a tata car
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5th August 2009, 12:14	#163
cargirl BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 35 Thanked: Once	Hey guys, I didn't know logo theft was happening so often. This was an eye-opener. I do remember seeing a couple of Mercs without their famous monograms. :-( But any steps to prevent such a thing?
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 15:14	#164
malgudi BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 355 Thanked: 182 Times View My Garage	Even I have gained a entry to the club. Yesterday the Tata as well as V2 logo of my Indica was flicked when it was parked in Vashi sector 17. On the way back home I noticed atleast 50% of the cars did not have the logos irrespective of the Brands.
	() Thanks

5th August 2009, 15:29	#165
parimal_g BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 442 Thanked: 277 Times View My Garage	My Palio's logo got stolen 2 days before,does anyone knows where i will get new one in mumbai. Are the new logos are available at delears ..? Planning to fit old logo from back to frond and a new logo(the red one) at back.
	() Thanks

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