How to prevent theft of your scooter?

What can you do against theft?

To prevent theft, it is important to always park your scooter in a shed, storage or box, with at least two good locks and possibly an alarm system. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to park your scooter inside. When parking your scooter outside, it is important to always secure your scooter's lock to something, such as a fence or post. This is because many scooters parked outside are loaded into a van with the lock and all. This happens quickly, and thieves have plenty of time later to break open the lock. By securing your scooter to a fence or post, you will make it as difficult as possible for the thief.

Despite these measures, many scooters are stolen. After theft, the scooters are often taken apart, and the parts are sold separately. It is possible to have a chip installed in all loose parts of your scooter. These "tags" can be read by the police, allowing them to see if a scooter contains parts from a scooter reported stolen. This way, the police can track down the thief faster.

What should you do if your scooter is stolen?

When your scooter is stolen, it is important to report it to the police. This can be done online, or at a police station. Always take your scooter's proof of insurance with you. Next, you must notify the insurance company that your scooter has been stolen. They will ask you for a copy of the police report and proof of purchase of your locks, so you can prove that it was properly locked. So always keep this safe! Next, you must contact Insurance Bureau for Vehicle Crime (VbV), and report the theft. In some cases, the insurance company will do this for you.

Getting scooter or moped insurance

If you take out only the mandatory third-party coverage for your scooter, you are not insured against theft. It is therefore advisable to take out at least a WA + Theft and Fire insurance for your scooter. You are then insured against theft, provided your scooter is locked with an ART category 3 approved lock. So you can leave your scooter with peace of mind. On our website you can easily and quickly compare and take out scooterand moped insurance.