stolen vehicle recovery

More and more car dealerships are becoming targets for thieves looking to score big hauls of vehicles. Dealership theft cases have been on the rise in recent years, with an estimated $300 million worth of vehicles stolen from dealerships in the United States each year. Currently, a theft occurs every 40.9 seconds.  While there are no surefire ways to protect...

Dodge muscle cars have become an increasingly popular target for car thieves due to their high value and the ease of creating cloned key fobs. In recent years, reports of stolen Dodge Muscle cars have been rising in cities and towns across America, resulting in millions of dollars worth of losses per year.  The process used by criminals to steal...

Do you remember the days when leaving your car running unattended on the street to warm up was considered a normal practice? Well, times have changed and so has the level of sophistication thieves use to target our vehicles. Over recent years, an increasing number of Americans in all states across the country are experiencing ‘warm-up’ thefts – when their...

As we move into the new year, it’s time to look back at a few changes and challenges in the automotive industry that happened in 2022. This was a big year for new vehicles, autonomous driving, and electric vehicles. So, here’s a quick recap of some of the most important events and trends from the past year. 2022 was a...

The festive season is here and that means a lot of shopping, family gatherings, and holiday cheer. But it also means an increased risk of vehicle theft or break-ins. According to recent statistics, December is among the months with the highest rates for vehicle thefts or break-ins due to the high volume of people out and about. You’ve seen the...

Insurance companies are well aware of the risk of stolen vehicles, so much so that Hyundai and Kia owners may be surprised to find that their cars are no longer eligible for coverage. Unfortunately, due to the recent Tik Tok trend that shows people how to steal Kia/Hyundai cars with just a phone charging cable, insurance companies have no choice...

It’s that time again when ghosts, goblins, and witches come out to play. But, while most people are focusing on what costumes they will wear or what tricks they will play on their friends, the scariest part about Halloween is the thought of your car being stolen.  Unfortunately, vehicle theft is a common occurrence on Halloween. Criminals know that there will...

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new piece of legislation to help prevent catalytic converter theft in California. This is intended to help deter criminals, as catalytic converter theft has been rising sharply in recent years. Why? Catalytic converters contain numerous rare earth metals, such as platinum, palladium, or rhodium, and thieves can sell them for a high price. Priced...

The Kia Boyz TikTok Challenge is a recent social media trend that has caught law enforcement officials’ attention across the United States. This challenge, which consists of using a USB cable and a phone to hot-wire and steal a Kia or Hyundai car and posting a video of the joyride hoping for viral attention, is growing in popularity. So, as you...

You walk to your driveway one early morning only to find an empty space where your car normally sits. You panic, call your local authorities and report your vehicle stolen. You then file a claim with your insurance provider.  Incredibly, the police find your car a week later, abandoned in an industrial park. You have your vehicle back, but some...