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What happens when your car is stolen?

I left my car in a parking lot overnight and it was stolen before the morning! What are you supposed to do when your car is stolen?

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Holden Easterbrook · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m sorry to hear about your car—having your vehicle stolen is traumatizing, to say the least. Don’t worry, though. I’m happy to walk you through the next steps.
When
your car is stolen
, here’s what you should do:
  • Contact the police—The police have the resources to locate your stolen vehicle and you’ll need a police report before talking with your insurance provider
  • Contact your car insurance provider—Inform your insurance company about the theft so they can begin the claim process for the lost vehicle
  • Contact your loan provider—If your vehicle was financed, you’ll need to inform the loan provider about the theft and have them contact your insurance company
While there’s no guarantee that your vehicle will be recovered, following these steps will improve your chances or start you down the path to finding a new car. While you wait for the police to get back to you, you can also use this time to add some
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