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What To Do When Your Vehicle Is Stolen
Losing your vehicle is a frustrating and depressing affair, which, in a few unfortunate cases, could turn disastrous. When a motorcycle or a car or even a bicycle is stolen, it is always better to follow an appropriate plan of action immediately.
It
is
not
just
a
matter
of
recovering
your
vehicle,
but
ensuring
your
vehicle
is
not
used
to
carry
out
a
criminal
or
a
terrorist
act.
The
recent
Bangalore
bomb
blast,
in
which
a
stolen
bike
was
used
as
the
medium,
comes
as
a
stark
reminder.
Following
are
the
top
five
basic
things
which
should
be
carried
out
by
owners
of
stolen
vehicles.
Report it immediately
Reporting your vehicle as stolen to the police IMMEDIATELY is a must. Do it as soon as your realize your vehicle has gone amis. Not only does this increase the chance of recovering your vehicle, but also serves as an official proof of the same. In case your stolen vehicle is used to carry out any criminal act this will ensure you're not be held responsible.
List your vehicle as stolen
List your vehicle as stolen in a central database such as "Stolen Vehicle India" (stolen.in). In case the thief attempts to sell the vehicle as a whole or just the engine there is a chance a potential buyer will notice the item as stolen and report it. If you are lucky enough you may even be able to track and recover your vehicle through this service.
Check with local garages and vehicle shops
This could work in case of motorcycle thefts. Remember, most petty thieves are desperate and want to get rid of the bike as soon as possible and get whatever amount they can get for it. There is small possibility of the thief having visited a nearby garage or shop enquiring about resale prices for the vehicle.
Pay a visit to the local flea market/check classifieds
Local flea markets or car sales that happen periodically are a good place to spot stolen vehicles.
Visit e-commerce websites
Again, there is a small chance that your stolen vehicle might appear on a classified website such as Click.in, Craigslist, ebay, OLX etc,. Check frequently, you never know when you might turn lucky.
Hope those tips serve you well in the future. A similarly important thing is to know how to legaly transfer ownership of your vehicle while selling it. Learn more about it here. As far as claiming insurance for your stolen vehicle is concerned, this guide should prove helpful.