How to Locate a Stolen Car?

[LeGriffin]

If your car is equipped with a GPS navigation system, you can locate the car's position by connecting to the GPS navigation system via your smartphone. When you discover that your car has been stolen, immediately call the police, and they will check the surveillance footage of the routes your car has taken. After our car is stolen, it's important to note that you should install a GPS device on your car as soon as possible after purchase, as this will help you track the vehicle.

[McFinn]

Last time my car was stolen, I was absolutely frantic! Luckily, I had installed a GPS tracking device earlier as required by my insurance company, which allowed me to check the real-time location on my phone app. I immediately called the police and sent them the coordinates, while I also followed the moving dot on the app in my own car—though I kept a safe distance and only watched from afar. In less than two hours, the police intercepted the thief at the highway exit. I highly recommend everyone install such anti-theft devices and remember to back up the account credentials on cloud storage. Also, develop good parking habits: always use a steering wheel lock, and take a photo of your parking spot to save on your phone. Even without GPS, these can provide crucial clues to the police.