When the Wicket Falls : Understanding Car Theft Recovery

A car can be stolen in minutes. One moment, it is where you left it. The next, it is gone.

It’s kind of like a clean bowled dismissal. Unexpected, and nobody wants it.

You cannot predict when vehicle theft will happen. You can, however, decide how prepared you are if it does. Knowing what to do after an incident, having the right information ready, and having a vehicle recovery solution in place can make a difficult situation easier to manage.

The first step is knowing that car theft recovery begins before your car ever goes missing.

It’s Just Not Cricket

Vehicle theft and hijacking are serious, and not cricket. If you ever find yourself in either situation, personal safety comes first. Do not put yourself at risk trying to protect or recover your vehicle.

Once you are safe, you can take the next crucial steps.

Unfortunately, you often have to deal with several things at once if your vehicle is stolen. For example, you may need to contact the police, notify your insurer, arrange alternative transport, and report the vehicle missing.

It’s good to have a plan in place, so you’re not trying to work out the process under pressure.

Don’t Get Caught Out By The “It Won’t Happen To Me” Myth

Most of us don’t leave home thinking, “My car might get stolen today.” That’s exactly why vehicle security is easy to put off.

There is always something else to do. Thinking about vehicle theft isn’t exactly top of the list.

But being prepared doesn’t mean you expect it or want it to happen. It means improving your odds of recovery if it does. You’re not being pessimistic about the game—you’re keeping your eye on the ball.

Your Pre-Match Checklist - What to Do If Your Vehicle Is Stolen

If your vehicle is stolen or hijacked, get yourself somewhere safe first.

Do not follow the vehicle. Do not try to confront the people involved. A vehicle is replaceable; your safety is paramount.

Once you are safe, report the incident to Beame so the recovery process can begin. Contact the police to open a case and give the case number to your insurer (whom you should also contact as soon as possible).

It helps to have the following information easily available:

Your vehicle registration number.
The make, model, and colour of the vehicle.
Identifying marks such as bumper stickers, branding, even distinguishing dents.
Your insurance details and policy information.
Your police case number, once you’ve reported the incident.

Save the important numbers in your phone. Know where your insurance documents are. Make sure the people who regularly drive your vehicle know what to do, too.

Car Theft Recovery Starts Before the Theft

Pick your starting XI

Vehicle protection and cricket have a few things in common. Both value preparation, teamwork and knowing who you want on the field when the game changes.

You can’t control the delivery, but you can be ready for anything.

The Beame wireless vehicle recovery solution gives you: