Steps to Recover Your Vehicle with GPS
Losing your vehicle never comes with ease. It can be the most crucial and patience- testing experience of your life. But you’ll never have to feel this way if you’d have installed robust GPS trackers and read this blog beforehand to know the steps to recover your vehicle with GPS.
To understand the steps to recover your stolen vehicle, let us understand what a GPS tracker is and how does it work:-
What is a GPS tracking system?
A global positioning system or a GPS tracker is a device that continuously monitors your vehicle’s location with the help of network satellites which provide information such as model’s name, location, time and other information.
How does it work?
The GPS tracker continuously sends signals to the user by the medium of an app through which customers are aware of their automobiles. An active tracker can report live whereabouts while a passive tracker is embedded into the internal machinery of the vehicle which complies the entire data and stores it inside it.
Why do you need one?
Yearly figures of the UK report that 168 cars are stolen every day, seven cars stolen every hour, or one stolen every 8.5 minutes last year.
Even with the advent in technology and security, if you are someone who stays away from home or manages a large-scale business then having a utility such as a GPS tracker is purely beneficial to have at this time.
To ensure that your vehicles have the finest GPS surveillance and simplify the steps to recover your valuable assets, Advanced Telematics provides an array of GPS trackers extending to cars, bikes, trucks, assets, personal trackers integrated with ghost immobilisers, such as:
1. Effortless Real-Time Tracking:
Real time tracking gives you the benefit of managing multiple trackers simultaneously, on a single platform. Moreover, you can also access full journey history and replay routes without having the need for any extra installation or software.
2. Geofencing for the win:
One of the most significant features Advanced Telematics provides is: geofencing. It is a modern approach which lets you set virtual boundaries so that if your fleet moves outside the marked zones, you get an instant alert.
It can be highly useful to track any stolen vehicle and aid in the steps to recover your assets.
3. Thatcham & Insurance-Approved Security:
Your security and savings are our topmost priority. Our GPS trackers work with Thatcham approved systems which lowers your insurance premiums.
4. Nationwide Installation by Experts:
Advanced Telematics’ installation is accessible across every part of the country. No matter where you are, our engineers are not only professionals but Tessa approved, which basically means you don’t need to worry about any installation troubles.
You can also choose installation as DIY(do it yourself) or the most chosen professional installation. It comes at no extra cost or additional charges, so that you get an expert setup for all your safety concerns.
5. Tailored Solutions for Every Need:
Tailoring to our customers’ every need, we customise our services to match your requirements. Whether it is vehicle security or managing a large fleet, we have got it all, with no compromise in your safety, ever.
Steps to recover your stolen vehicle:
- First and foremost, stay calm. Knowing that your vehicle is stolen can be frustrating but taking action in haste and anxiousness would lead to nothing.
- Call your nearest police right away. If your vehicle has a GPS tracker installed, give them all its details. This would make the recovery process swift. Mention all the details of your vehicle: the model, color, its make, number plate and other identification features.
- Activate your GPS tracker. Track the real-time data of your vehicle’s location and share these whereabouts with the police.
- Inform your insurance provider at the earliest. It is often required to inform insurance companies when any mishap occurs.
Some policies offer benefits for vehicles equipped with approved GPS trackers, potentially speeding up claims and recovery processes.
You may also be asked detailed questions about your model and any repair histories. It is best advised to keep your policy in hand to ensure a smooth recovery process.
5. Your GPS trackers are going to play a vital role here. Log into your advanced telematics app, and keep communicating the vehicle’s last known location.
In these situations, the ghost immobiliers equipped with our trackers act as a complete game-changer.
- Ghost immobiliers are an advanced security feature which is hidden within your vehicle with no indicators. This makes it undetectable to thieves and they cannot remove it easily.
- You are required to set a PIN once it is installed. Only after the user enters the correct PIN, the car will start. This feature provides a solid line of security even against the most advanced thieves.
- It’s discreet, highly reliable, and can be installed quickly without damaging your car’s original systems.
6. Keep a log of all the communications been made regarding the theft. This may include call logs too. All of this is done to help the investigation and any insurance claims as well.
Preventing Vehicle Theft with Advanced Telematics Solutions
If you are still waiting for the best time to install a GPS tracker, the best time is NOW.
1. Be proactive and install a GPS tracker to stay one step ahead. Choose from the wide ranges of trackers we offer, whether it may be ScorpionTrack DRIVER S5 VTS for trucks, which is an insurance-approved tracker featuring Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR) and 24/7 monitoring, ensuring real-time tracking and journey history analysis.
Or, the IROAD FX2 Front and Rear Camera. The IROAD FX2 is a premium dash cam system featuring a premium dual-camera system and Parking Mode for monitoring when parked.
Similarly we also have the:
StarLine S9 v2 Series: Designed for vans, this tracker integrates GSM, GPS+GLONASS control, offering intelligent remote start and comprehensive tracking via a mobile app.
Advanced Tracker with Single Camera: A compact HD video recorder with real-time GPS tracking, instant alerts for suspicious activity, and secure data storage for reviewing journeys or incidents anytime.
Datatool DNA Security Marking System: Enhance your vehicle’s security with this innovative system with easy-to-install security system with robust construction, deterrent stickers, and invisible protection to safeguard your vehicle.
2. Know where you park. Always opt for places which are well-lit such as public parking spots or lots. Places which have continuous monitoring and surveillance are less likely to be targeted by thieves where they can be potentially caught.
If you ever notice anything suspicious, report it to the nearest authorities to create a safe environment for everyone.
3. Always lock doors and close windows when leaving the vehicle. Completely close sunroofs and remove valuables.
Do not wait for an unfortunate event to strike the importance of vehicle security. We, at Advanced Telematics, are equipped with comprehensive solutions so that you can always drive with confidence and know that your vehicle is always protected.
Explore what we can do for you at Advanced Telematics to find the perfect GPS tracker for your needs.