How can I find my stolen car?

How can I find my stolen car?

Top 10 Effective Ways You Can Do to Find Your Stolen Car

1. The license plate (the police may help you find your stolen car with it)
2. The VIN.
3. Your identification.
4. Your car’s brand, model & color.
5. The location where you last saw your car.
6. The tracking device (if you have), such as LoJack or OnStar.

What happens if your car gets stolen?

If your car has been stolen, tell the police. They’ll want to know the make, model, registration number, where and when you last saw it, and whether it was locked or alarmed. They’ll give you a file number to use in your claim. In straightforward cases, we wait about 10 days for the car to be recovered.

What happens if my car is stolen and recovered?

If your stolen car is recovered with no apparent damage, contact your insurance company immediately. This will halt the process and allow your insurance company to assess the vehicle for damage so they can pay out the repair costs for your vehicle if any are needed.

How do you claim insurance if my car is stolen?

5 Easy Steps To File A Claim For Car Theft

1. File an FIR. Once you find out that your car is stolen, the first thing you need to do is file an FIR (First Information Report) at your local police station.
2. Contact Your Insurer.
3. Inform Your RTO.
4. Submit the Required Documents to Your Insurer.
5. Collect No-Trace Report from Police.

How long does it take for insurance to pay out on stolen car?

Most insurers will wait for 30 days before paying out on a stolen car claim.

Is car theft a fault claim?

Typically, fire, vandalism and theft are almost always fault claims as it’s difficult to find the perpetrator and make a claim against them. Being hit by an uninsured driver will also usually result in a fault claim, but there are ways for costs to be claimed back (see below).