What to do to prevent car theft? / How to clear a stolen car

According to the online economy report, according to the statistics published by the police, statistics Vehicle theft It has been increasing since the beginning of the 90s until now. Also, according to these statistics, most of the stolen cars are domestically manufactured.

Popular cars of thieves

The highest number of thefts in Iran is related to cheap domestic cars such as Pride, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 405, Peugeot Pars, Samand and Nissan vans. Of course, in most cases, Pride has the highest car theft statistics.

Usually, thieves go to cars that have a weaker security and protection system and their parts are easily sold in the market. Of course, expensive and high-end cars are also subject to theft, but the number of stolen high-end cars is less than cheap cars.

How to prevent car theft

It is always better to be likely Vehicle theft Consider yourself to take preventive measures. Apart from installing anti-theft devices, following a few simple tips can make your car less visible to thieves.

Use of safety equipment

According to some drivers, car safety equipment is more decorative. For this reason, buying and using proper and professional equipment is not taken seriously. But be aware that these devices can make theft difficult or even impossible.

One of the most popular and widely used car safety devices is the alarm system. When the thief breaks the window of the car or opens the hood, doors and trunk of the car, the alarm sounds and even in newer models, the remote vibrates and notifies you.

Some thieves are familiar with the tricks of disabling the alarm. So be alert to reach the car by hearing the smallest sound of the siren and ensure its safety.

The steering wheel lock is a strong metal device that prevents the steering wheel from rotating and keeps it in a fixed position. Although the steering wheel lock makes trouble for thieves, it is not impossible for a professional thief to open it, but it can buy you time.

The pedal lock prevents pressing the car pedal. This anti-theft device is placed under the brake pedal. One of the advantages of the pedal lock is that the car thief has to go to the lower part of the car and not have a view around to open it. In this situation, at any moment, someone may approach the car and notice the presence of the thief. Therefore, thieves do not go to a car that has a pedal lock.

The secret switch is one of the effective ways to prevent Vehicle theft Is. These switches are simply installed by a battery technician and the car will not start until pressed.

Note that it is easier to steal manual cars than automatic cars. Therefore, it is more necessary to observe safety measures in manual transmission cars.

Hiding valuables

One of the most important reasons for car theft is the presence of expensive objects or equipment in it. It is much easier to sell these devices in the second-hand market. On the other hand, since the follow-up of such thefts is more difficult and troublesome, car owners in most cases give up on the follow-up and assume that the so-called lost property is gone.

If you park the car on the street or in a public place, it is better to take equipment such as a car recording panel with you. It is also better not to leave personal items such as wallets, mobile phones, handbags, etc. inside the car.

Lack of trust in passers-by

Another trick of thieves to steal a car is to pretend to be a repairman and steal your car parked on the side of the street.

These people turn on the car when you are not in the car and take advantage of your negligence. Therefore, it is better not to trust any passerby who claims to be a repairman, or if your car breaks down on the side of the street, do not leave all the doors open.

Choosing the right parking place

If you do not have a private parking lot, it is better to park your car in the public parking lot. It is more important to observe this point at night. But if you have to park your car on the side of the street, choose a place that is busy and full of traffic. Under the lights, near the police station and in the circle of surveillance cameras are the best places to park the car.

Actions after car theft

Although there are various methods to prevent car theft, sometimes professional thieves can bypass all the obstacles in their way. Sometimes the carelessness of drivers causes car theft.

Call the police

If you realize that your car has been stolen or stolen, call the police at 110 and report the case. After your call, a mobile patrol unit will visit the place to record the theft and prepare a report.

This step is one of the most important things you should do so that the consequences of possible stolen car crimes are not on you.

Filing a theft case

After you have called the police and the report of the theft has been registered, you should go to the police station near the location of the theft with your car documents and identification documents in hand to file a case.

Police pursuit

After filing the case and sending it to the prosecutor’s office, your work is practically over until the car is found. At this stage, the license plate is blacklisted by the police so that they can track it immediately in case of a fine. The continuation of the work will be followed by the police.

Car theft insurance

For several years, following the increase in car prices, cars are considered capital goods. For this reason, insurance companies provide services such as car theft insurance. This insurance is one of the subsets of car body insurance. If your car is stolen, you can go to your insurance center with the necessary documents and file your claim.

Necessary documents for car theft insurance

• Report of the police meeting about general theft or theft of car accessories
• Original and copy of body insurance and third party insurance
• Original and copy of car card
• The origin and image of the green leaf of the car
• Identification documents of the owner
• The original report of law enforcement officials
• Certificate of non-violation and settlement of the municipal account until the end of the year of declaring car theft
• Inquiring about the non-discovery of the police
• Car switches (in case of total theft)
• Invoice for stolen goods (in case of partial theft)

How to clear a stolen car

If you are lucky and your stolen vehicle is found, the law enforcement agency where the vehicle was found will contact you. After you go to the police station, you will be introduced to the parking lot and police awareness.

The police will match the vehicle’s chassis number and engine number with your documents. After this step, your car will be removed from the black list so that the traffic police can register the license plate in your name again.

At this stage, you will be introduced to the parking lot and police and you can go to the parking lot and pick up the car with the original car document, insurance policy and driver’s license.