Truck Stolen from Dealership

[RonaldB]

Had my 2016 dodge in the dealership having works done. Get a call from the police today telling me that it is stolen. Is the dealership responsible? What action should I take ? Called my insurance and they say its dealership. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.


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[Texas007]

Most dealerships have a sign somewhere that states they are not responsible for vehicles and personal belongings. Never understood how that was possible. Hope all ends well for you though.

[2014FusionM]

Looks like if they can not fined it you are in for a new truck!

[mjbtexas]

gutsy thief. inside job? i bet they have video

[DapperDan]

Looks like if they can not fined it you are in for a new truck!

This is what I'd be pushing for! Fingers crossed for you!


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[TexMax]

That just happened to my friends father. Chevy dealer. They found it at the bottom of a lake .

[2014FusionM]

That just happened to my friends dad. They found it at the bottom of a lake .

I would have been sick to my stomach!

Can you imagine the resale value!

[fullsizeaggie]

I would hope your insurance will fight this for you?

[Happy Buddah]

If you feel like you need an attorney, you probably do. Dealerships utilize pretty strong legal to defend them.

[txhighcaliber]

Never Heard of one being stolen at the dealer but I'd think they are responsible for your vehicle while they are in possession of it.

[2B4Him]

Most dealerships have a sign somewhere that states they are not responsible for vehicles and personal belongings.

These signs and signs on gravel haulers saying they aren't responsible do not absolve anyone of responsibility. There has to be an agreement among the parties to waive someone's responsibility.
Your insurance company should cover you and then they should go after the dealership.

[Sackett]

I would have been sick to my stomach!

Can you imagine the resale value!

Haha, I'm 100% certain it would be totaled and no resale value

I would ask one time to hear from the GM of the dealer and ask him if they are going to cover this. If he says anything but "Yes", get an attorney but counsel with your auto insurance first.

[Encinal]

Are they still going to charge you for the work?

[Bullseye07]

These signs and signs on gravel haulers saying they aren't responsible do not absolve anyone of responsibility. There has to be an agreement among the parties to waive someone's responsibility.
Your insurance company should cover you and then they should go after the dealership.

Was just about to post the same thing. The dealership is liable for damages while it is in their care. The signs are just to scare off ignorant people.

[Outback]

Start with your insurance carrier. You will be out a deductible but they will subrogate against the dealership to recover their loss. That's what you pay them for. Within 30 days, send a demand letter to the dealership requesting reimbursement for your deductible or you will file a lawsuit against them and report them to the BBB. When they fail to pay you or respond within 10 days, take them to small claims court.