stolen vehicle recovery

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...

An alarming new crime has been trending across North America since late last year—Apple AirTags have been linked to dozens of accounts of luxury car theft since their release in April of 2021.  Apple AirTags, portable tracking devices intended to help customers keep track of valuable belongings like keys or a wallet, are popping up in police reports in major...

Vehicle Theft Is Climbing in the US Vehicle theft is on the rise in the US and has been for some time. Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, carjacking has surged in cities across the country. Over one million cars are stolen every year in the US, which translates to one stolen car every 20 seconds.  As detailed...

You’re probably aware of the immediate benefits of having a stolen car recovery system—from a higher chance of recovering a stole vehicle to improved peace of mind.  But did you know that, in some cases, having a stolen car recovery system can actually save you money on car insurance? It’s true, many comprehensive car insurance plans offer reduced pricing on...

As discussed in our blog on car theft statistics by state, recent reports on stolen cars have been on the rise across the country. But, perhaps just as important as knowing whether you live in a high car theft area is knowing what your chances are of recovering a stolen vehicle. Let’s take a look at five must-know stolen car...