Personal Narrative: The Change In My Car

I should be mad but I am more shocked at trying to be taken advantage of. Several months ago I bought myself a used 2005 Subaru at a Ford dealership. Today I went to get an oil change at the local Subaru dealership for $29.99. After about 20 to 30 minutes go by the customer service gentleman came into the waiting area and called my name. I followed him out as he started to tell me he needed to show me something about my car. I was told my sway bar was loose and moving, something about links and bushings and that I needed new brakes on the front of my car. I asked for an estimate of each. Both estimates together totaled over $700. I was then asked if I wanted it taken care of right then and there because they have the parts on hand. I told
My friends and I parked outside a restaurant in New Jersey, and by the time we emerged the truck was gone. It was a sobering experience. The problem is that when your car is stolen, emotions run high and your brain goes a bit fuzzy. You realize that you have a lot to do in order to take care of the situation, but at the same time you want to grieve the loss of your vehicle and simultaneously beat yourself up about how you allowed it to happen. If your car is stolen, you have to remember that time slips by much too quickly. The faster you report the theft, contact your insurance company and handle the various minutiae related to this experience, the better chance your vehicle will be found. In my case, the '82 pick-up was never located. The thieves switched license plates with another truck - a broken-down heap in a neighboring junk yard - and the police had no luck tracking down the actual vehicle. And unfortunately, this is the result of most auto theft investigations. Call the Police The first thing to do when your car is stolen is to call the police. Immediately report the theft and request that an officer meet you on the scene. If you live in a large city, you might be waiting several hours, but at least you've gotten the ball rolling. After you've contacted the police, call the insurance company to let them know your car is stolen.
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