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Car Stolen –
What To Do Now?

Car theft is an emergency. Call police immediately — then report the VIN on checkste.com so you receive a GPS alert if someone tries to buy the vehicle.

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Emergency — Act Now!

Call police immediately. Car theft is a criminal emergency. Have your registration and VIN ready.

📋 Your Immediate Steps
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🚨 Call Police Immediately

Car theft is an emergency — call police right away. Have your vehicle registration and VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) ready. Note the case number for insurance.

📞 999 (UK) · 911 (US) · 112 (EU) · 110 (DE)
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🔑 Report VIN on checkste.com — GPS Alert

Enter the VIN (17-character vehicle identification number) on checkste.com. Stolen cars are often sold as used vehicles — buyers check the VIN. On a match, you instantly receive an email with the GPS location.

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Notify Your Auto Insurance

Comprehensive/collision insurance covers theft. Contact your insurer immediately. Have your police case number and both vehicle keys ready. The insurer pays the replacement value.

⚠️ Liability insurance alone does NOT cover theft
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Keep the Second Key Safe

Insurance and police may require the second key as evidence that the vehicle was properly secured. Keep it stored securely and do not lend it out.

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Notify the Vehicle Registration Office

Report the stolen vehicle to your local vehicle registration authority — this prevents the car from being re-registered. Bring the license plate number.

🔢 Where is the VIN / Vehicle Identification Number?

• Windshield — at the bottom edge, driver's side (visible from outside)
• B-pillar — in the driver's door frame, often stamped
• Under the hood — on a type plate
• Vehicle registration — field E (VIN/FIN)
• Vehicle title / logbook — also field E

Example VIN: WBA3A5C51DF354953

🛰️ Why Report the VIN on checkste.com?

Stolen cars are rarely found quickly — they often disappear across borders or are dismantled and sold as parts. checkste.com closes a critical gap:

Frequently Asked Questions

Will insurance pay even if the car is never found?
Yes. Comprehensive insurance pays the replacement value even if the car is never found. After a waiting period (typically 4 weeks), the vehicle is declared permanently stolen and the insurer settles the claim.
What are the chances of recovering a stolen car?
Statistics vary by country — typically 30–60% of stolen cars are recovered. Chances increase significantly with GPS tracking or services like checkste.com that alert when the VIN is checked.
Does checkste.com work internationally?
Yes. checkste.com works globally. Even if your car ends up in another country and someone checks the VIN, you receive a GPS alert with the exact location.

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