I was at work today and sometime between 3:30 and 7:00 someone tried to break into my car (likely to steal my deck). I was parked in our employee parking lot that they require us to park in. My father thinks they used a dent-remover to break in. They drilled into the passenger door lock and ripped it out. The door was never opened luckily, but they took the lock as well as ruined the car part holding the lock, it is loose and looks like it could be taken off maybe? Anyways After they realized they couldn't get in, they kindly took a key and ran it down my side door as well. I'm just wondering what I should do. My insurance has a $500 deductable, so I cant see having them help be worth it. It's a 2002 toyota corolla. I'm not so concerned about the keying, mainly the lock and part surrounding it. Any idea on the cost to repair?What should I do?I plan on getting an estimate tomorrow, but wanted to get opinions beforehand. Thanks
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Smoke detectors in apartments detect heat as well as smoke. I would say either the detector is bad or too close to the kitchen. If it is a battery type put in a new battery. Have maintenance see if they can move it away from the kitchen. A spot farthest away from both the kitchen and bathroom.
You are in far greater danger from drunk, obnoxious fellow Americans who are also guests at a resort on Playa Dorada than you are outside of the resort while among locals. Whoever told your dad that Dominicans hate Americans has no clue what they are talking about. I have been to the Dominican Republic countless times, however I don't do all inclusive stays. I go and hang out with the locals, I ride guaguas, go on a beach where locals go - I am obvious American, a Caucasian male who doesn't look the part, yet wherever in the DR I go, I encounter nothing but friendly and welcoming people who are always willing to help, even if you don't ask for it. The other day I just got off the airport and went to wave down a guagua on the highway but stopped on the side of the road to pack clothes into my back pack as it was really hot there. While I was there a van pulled over and a driver asked me if I needed help. He gave me a ride to Puerto Plata for free - I never even asked for it nor made any attempt to wave him down. I was just there, an obvious American tourist, a guy stopped and offered unconditional help. That's about the way Dominican people are. Whatever your father was told is untrue. Santo Domingo, the capital of DR is a bit rough, but again - mostly not with Americans, but among locals. However Playa Dorada is far away from there. You have absolutely nothing to worry about, but as with any travel - always be aware of your surroundings and don't needlessly show off that you have lots of money. That's a general rule that applies wherever it is you are going to, not just in the Dominican Republic.
