Car theft is not uncommon. Insurers and traffic police officers regularly update the ratings of the most stolen cars. Unfortunately, not a single motorist is insured against such an accident. And every owner or driver of a vehicle should learn the algorithm of actions in case the car is stolen.
It only seems that theft is a common theft of a car. In fact, experts distinguish several types of thefts, which, according to different parameters, can be attributed to one category or another. Usually there are 4 such categories:
- customized;
- theft of the vehicle for parts;
- hijacking by guest performers;
- hijacking for ransom.
In the first case, the car is "under the order", which means that practically nothing will save the owner from losing it. Moreover, as a rule, such machines have not yet been found. Powerless in matters of protecting a custom car and alarm, and various security guards, and other methods.
The second category is not particularly popular now that the spare parts market is already oversaturated. However, in the past, cars were hijacked for this very purpose. After all, you can get pretty good money for it on parsing.
The third category is one of the most common, when a car is simply stolen and then taken out of the region. As a result, finding it becomes an almost impossible task. Moreover, the further they managed to drive her away from the region, the less chances they will ever find her.
The new method, which the hijackers have invented today, is of rather great interest to them. promises them a fairly quick and easy profit. The car is stolen, but only in order to put forward a ransom demand to its owner.
What to do when the car is stolen
Naturally, first of all, you need to contact the law enforcement agencies. And it doesn't matter how you treat them: whether you trust them or not, whether you consider their participation in search activities useful or not, etc. This is due to the fact that until you declare the fact of theft, the car is registered with you. If she gets caught stealing, will appear in reports of road accidents, etc., first of all, you will be held accountable as the owner.
In addition, the faster the search begins, the more chances you have to get the car back. The later they start looking for the hijackers, the less likely the car will be found. During this time, it will be safely hidden.
Remember to be polite and polite at the police station. It is not necessary to list out of the way all the influential persons who are relatives or friends. In the search for a car, all these ranks, titles and positions will be powerless.
Of course, after filling out all the papers and applications for the search for a car, no one forces you to sit at home with folded arms. You can easily start your search on your own. Moreover, this can be done in different ways. For example, hire a private detective. True, it should be borne in mind that it is far from the fact that he will be able to find your car, because he does not have comprehensive information about the gang of hijackers that are hunting in your area or city.
Alternatively, you can post ads. To do this, you need a photo of the missing car. The text of the ad should contain the maximum possible information about the car, up to the listing of scratches, dents and chips. All this will help people to immediately pay attention to your car if they see it. Be sure to include not only your phone number, but also the phone number of the police.
Experts have calculated that it is optimal to prepare 6,000 ads. Less will be lost, more will be overkill. Paste them in all crowded places - transport, bus stops, yards, etc.
You can try to interview witnesses - grandmothers on a bench at the entrance, young mothers, etc. Perhaps they saw and remembered some important details.
Alternatively, offer a reward. Those who were counting on getting money can fall for this. If the hijackers contacted you, do not go to the meeting on your own. Be sure to bring a trusted person with you. Whether or not to connect law enforcement agencies at this moment depends entirely on you.
How to protect yourself from car theft
Of course, if someone wants to, he will steal your car, despite all the measures taken. However, if the hijacker has a choice: a protected machine is an unprotected one, he will focus on the simpler option first. Statistics say: 90% of thefts are committed by negligence of car owners who did not take care of installing anti-theft equipment.
Alarm, steering wheel and wheel locks, etc. - all this can delay the theft of your car.
Of course, if possible, it is better to insure the car. So, even if the stolen car is not found, you can receive compensation and purchase a new car to replace the stolen one.
