Theft Recovery Solutions: What Dealers Need to Know

Vehicle theft is climbing fast across North America, and savvy dealerships are fighting back with smart technology that does far more than just find stolen cars. Today’s theft-recovery platforms can streamline lot operations, safeguard margins, and even unlock fresh F&I revenue—but only if you choose the right one.

Our head-to-head analysis of seven leading U.S. and Canadian solutions spotlights a clear winner’s circle. The best platforms layer multiple location methods—GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular triangulation—to stay accurate everywhere from open highways to multi-level garages. They’re also built to stay hidden: fully wireless, battery-powered devices such as RecovR slip anywhere inside a vehicle, leaving thieves with nothing obvious to unplug—unlike exposed OBD-II dongles or basic OEM units.

Selecting the right system impacts far more than security. Robust solutions tighten daily lot management, enhance customer experience, and drive measurable F&I profit per unit—all while upholding data privacy and keeping workflows simple.

Ready to see how each contender stacks up? Request the full report from sponsor Kudelski IoT for the complete comparison and find the platform that delivers the strongest return for your dealership and your customers.