Answer: Some GPS-enabled devices can provide useful location information, but theft-tracking features vary.
Do not attempt your own recovery
If the car is stolen, report it to the police and insurer. Even if an app appears to show the vehicle, going to confront whoever has it can be dangerous. Let the appropriate authorities decide how location information should be used.
Location data can be useful, but only if the product supports it
A GPS-enabled system may show a last-known position or allow the insurer to provide information to the police. That does not mean every black-box policy offers active stolen-vehicle tracking.
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