GPS Trackers: The Last Line of Theft Defense

Last year, 659,880 vehicles were reported stolen nationwide, and Hagerty says classic cars can be targeted too—logging 207 total-loss theft claims in 2025. With organized groups increasingly targeting high-value special-interest cars, the article argues that a GPS tracker can be a final line of defense, helping owners recover vehicles that might otherwise be shipped overseas or stripped for parts. Hagerty’s claims head Lee Meeler says recovery chances drop sharply without a tracker. The piece also notes that there are two approaches: using commodity trackers like an Apple AirTag, versus dedicated GPS systems with real GPS tracking for the car. Details on buying options follow.