Car logo theft / monograms stolen in India

gigy · 26th October 2010, 11:25

After loosing even fake skoda logo second time, i have stuck stickers now. hope they stay for a while.

funkykar · 26th October 2010, 11:31

Does lodging a complaint with the local Police do any good? Is it really woth the time spent? Did anybody have a positive effect by lodging a police complaint?

fuel_addict · 26th October 2010, 11:42

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Originally Posted by Palio_2005

I really wonder why is this menace growing at such alarming pace? It is indeed a menace, and wonder what is the police doing to stop it.

Demand fuels supply. Only if the grey market logo dealers stopped buying these stolen logos, life would have been better for car owners. The thieves thrive only becoz these grey market areas buy logos from them.

My Honda's front logo was stolen 3 times. The rear logo was ripped off along with the chrome strip (model previous to ZX) 2 times. The chrome strip+logo costs 4.3K. Had it changed once, then gave up. Swift's rear logo has been ripped off twice. Got one fixed last week.

In Mumbai, Skoda, VW & Honda logos seem to be the favourites.

funkykar · 26th October 2010, 11:51

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Originally Posted by fuel_addict

Demand fuels supply. Only if the grey market logo dealers stopped buying these stolen logos, life would have been better for car owners. The thieves thrive only becoz these grey market areas buy logos from them.

The demand itself is created by stealing. Grey market would buy almost everything and anything thats original. The menace can stop only people stop buying in grey market. May be auto manufacturers should reconsider the pricing of these cosmetic things and make it affordable. 4.3k for the set is whopping

and these owners are more likely to visit grey market. If the same costed 500-600, they would 100% visit showroom

fuel_addict · 26th October 2010, 13:57

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Originally Posted by funkykar

The demand itself is created by stealing. Grey market would buy almost everything and anything thats original. The menace can stop only people stop buying in grey market. May be auto manufacturers should reconsider the pricing of these cosmetic things and make it affordable. 4.3k for the set is whopping

and these owners are more likely to visit grey market. If the same costed 500-600, they would 100% visit showroom

I agree. I wish car manufacturers would consider replacing the logos with stickers. Would save everyone a lot of headache and some money as well. I have seen many Skoda and VW cars with stickers in place of logos and they don't look all that bad. The demand-supply-demand is a loop that has to be broken. This might be the only way. Having said that, a Suzuki logo costs around Rs 70 which isn't too bad.

PlatzdaTurbo · 26th October 2010, 14:40

Substantial VW & Skodas are seen with stickers nowadays because IMO each Skoda's monogram might be getting stolen multiple times !

Its horrendous , the amount of monogramless Skodas seen nowadays. Most owners might be opting for the original set at first and finally out of frustration may go in with the stickers.
All manufacturers making stickers standards is one way of ending the nuisance but then, a Beemer/Audi/Merc/Jag with a sticker in place of monograms is something most (including me) wouldn't be able to digest !

fuel_addict · 26th October 2010, 15:04

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Originally Posted by PlatzdaTurbo

Substantial VW & Skodas are seen with stickers nowadays because IMO each Skoda's monogram might be getting stolen multiple times !

Its horrendous , the amount of monogramless Skodas seen nowadays. Most owners might be opting for the original set at first and finally out of frustration may go in with the stickers.
All manufacturers making stickers standards is one way of ending the nuisance but then, a Beemer/Audi/Merc/Jag with a sticker in place of monograms is something most (including me) wouldn't be able to digest !

Yes, Skodas are the worst affected. Its rare to see one with both logos intact. Its disheartening considering the cost of the original logos especially the Beemers/Audis, etc. I know a guy who recently bought a Skoda. He personally had both logos taken off at the showroom during delivery and replaced them with stickers before driving out. Sounds a bit crude but this kind of justifies the "Prevention is better than cure" adage

Sahil · 26th October 2010, 15:27

Interesting read ... The Evolution Of Automaker Logos

I bet most of these would be available at chor bazar

prasygreat · 26th October 2010, 15:55

I had my Innova logo stolen two years back. Checked with the dealer then and it was some INR1000. Didnt replace it as was not sure it will not get stolen again. Recently called Shinrai Toyota in Mumbai. They said the price is ~INR300 now. Looks the prices have come down.
However, Skoda logo still costs INR1250. Had asked Autobahn, Prabhadevi at the time of the test drive of Superb.

Captain Slow · 26th October 2010, 17:52

This is where some of our car logos end up

rjalihal · 26th October 2010, 19:16

That is why it is good to use pay and park complexes. Never leave your car unattended. Anywhere I go, i always make sure to get my car in a basement or a valet inside the establishment's premises.

harishsegar · 26th October 2010, 19:59

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Originally Posted by Palio_2005

I really wonder why is this menace growing at such alarming pace? It is indeed a menace, and wonder what is the police doing to stop it.

Cops dont do anything unless you complain. How many here have actually walked up to a police station and lodged a complaint? To the cops, at the moment logo theft is a insignificant issue. Unless the number of complaints increase to a significant level with a bit of media coverage, nothing is bound to happen.

Why do you think the grey market stores exist in the first place? Cops just cant do anything because:
- They / their colleagues are already earning from these places. Catching them is a conflict of interest

- The group is backed by someone who the cops dont want to mess around with.

anilkalvani · 30th October 2010, 17:18

Saw this Vento 15 min back, without the badge.

drive_or_die · 31st October 2010, 00:31

voted for "Use authorized Source first time..."

I would prefer sourcing emblems from authorised dealer due to factors like finish, 3M glue etc. but if the theft is repetitive then unauthorised is fine too. WOuld never keep the car without emblems though.

What if in my case the emblem is falling because of non 3M glue, and I would be cursing the thief

keen.to.know · 14th December 2010, 17:02

I too join the long list of frustrated car owners whose logo has been stolen. Lost mine yesterday in Pune & am still trying to figure out how (or where). My car is parked in a secure underground parking space in the office & at a stilt parking at home with security guards in the complex. Avoid taking the beemer if I am unsure of the parking options. Inspite of all these precautions my rear BMW logo is missing

& I am cursing the idiots who rip these off.

View Poll Results: Would do/would you do if your car fell prey?
Get new parts from an authorized source,everytime.	217	37.22%
Hit the grey market/chor bazaar, everytime.	65	11.15%
Use an authorized source the first time, got fed up the second time and gave in to an unoffical source.	173	29.67%
I dont care, just let the parts remain off.	128	21.96%
Voters: 583. You may not vote on this poll

26th October 2010, 11:25	#301
gigy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,321 Thanked: 47 Times	After loosing even fake skoda logo second time, i have stuck stickers now. hope they stay for a while.
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26th October 2010, 11:31	#302
funkykar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,635 Thanked: 6,617 Times View My Garage	Does lodging a complaint with the local Police do any good? Is it really woth the time spent? Did anybody have a positive effect by lodging a police complaint?
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26th October 2010, 14:40	#306
PlatzdaTurbo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,304 Thanked: 327 Times View My Garage	Substantial VW & Skodas are seen with stickers nowadays because IMO each Skoda's monogram might be getting stolen multiple times ! Its horrendous , the amount of monogramless Skodas seen nowadays. Most owners might be opting for the original set at first and finally out of frustration may go in with the stickers. All manufacturers making stickers standards is one way of ending the nuisance but then, a Beemer/Audi/Merc/Jag with a sticker in place of monograms is something most (including me) wouldn't be able to digest !
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26th October 2010, 15:27	#308
Sahil Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 6,292 Thanked: 7,607 Times	Interesting read ... The Evolution Of Automaker Logos I bet most of these would be available at chor bazar
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26th October 2010, 15:55	#309
prasygreat Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 23 Thanked: 0 Times	I had my Innova logo stolen two years back. Checked with the dealer then and it was some INR1000. Didnt replace it as was not sure it will not get stolen again. Recently called Shinrai Toyota in Mumbai. They said the price is ~INR300 now. Looks the prices have come down. However, Skoda logo still costs INR1250. Had asked Autobahn, Prabhadevi at the time of the test drive of Superb.
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26th October 2010, 17:52	#310
Captain Slow Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,549 Thanked: 1,957 Times	This is where some of our car logos end up Attached Thumbnails
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26th October 2010, 19:16	#311
rjalihal BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 713 Thanked: 100 Times	That is why it is good to use pay and park complexes. Never leave your car unattended. Anywhere I go, i always make sure to get my car in a basement or a valet inside the establishment's premises.
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30th October 2010, 17:18	#313
anilkalvani BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bandra West, Bombay Posts: 633 Thanked: 89 Times	Saw this Vento 15 min back, without the badge.
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31st October 2010, 00:31	#314
drive_or_die BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: KA 51/ PB 25 Posts: 99 Thanked: 44 Times	voted for "Use authorized Source first time..." I would prefer sourcing emblems from authorised dealer due to factors like finish, 3M glue etc. but if the theft is repetitive then unauthorised is fine too. WOuld never keep the car without emblems though. What if in my case the emblem is falling because of non 3M glue, and I would be cursing the thief Last edited by GTO : 31st October 2010 at 20:01. Reason: Correcting spelling mistakes. Please PROOF-READ before submitting posts
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14th December 2010, 17:02	#315
keen.to.know BHPian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Pune Posts: 28 Thanked: 2 Times	re: Car logo theft / monograms stolen in India I too join the long list of frustrated car owners whose logo has been stolen. Lost mine yesterday in Pune & am still trying to figure out how (or where). My car is parked in a secure underground parking space in the office & at a stilt parking at home with security guards in the complex. Avoid taking the beemer if I am unsure of the parking options. Inspite of all these precautions my rear BMW logo is missing & I am cursing the idiots who rip these off.
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