agent Entrepreneur logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

RecovR Disrupts the Vehicle Lot Management and Theft Recovery Market with Innovative New Capabilities & Business Model

Next-generation location solution offers car dealers the opportunity to increase lot efficiency and offer an attractive new theft recovery solution to car buyers.

February 10, 2021
RecovR Disrupts the Vehicle Lot Management and Theft Recovery Market with Innovative New Capabilities & Business Model

Next-generation location solution offers car dealers the opportunity to increase lot efficiency and offer an attractive new theft recovery solution to car buyers. 

3 min to read


PHOENIX, Ariz. – Kudelski IoT, a unit of the Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD), a leading global technology and security provider – announced the launch of RecovR, a two-in-one lot management and theft recovery solution that enables car dealerships to manage their lots more efficiently, improve the sales process and create a new revenue stream while providing consumers with the most advanced and reliable theft recovery solution on the market. RecovR is set to debut at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Virtual Show on February 9-11, 2021 and will roll out to dealerships shortly thereafter.

Not only have we created new and disruptive solution based on advanced hardware and software, but we are also offering an innovative business model that gives that to dealers at zero cost.

Ad Loading...

For dealers, RecovR provides a substantially improved and simplified financial model compared to other theft recovery solutions currently available on the market. It is provided at no upfront cost to the dealer. RecovR also provides improved efficiencies and faster sales with its lot management features, helps prevent theft or misplaced cars, gives a potential reduction on garage keepers insurance, and provides a high-quality product that creates significant revenue at the Finance & Insurance (F&I) desk.

“Most lot management and theft recovery solutions are costly, complex to install and use, and don’t take consumer privacy seriously enough.The RecovR solution has addressed all these issues by design, enabling effortless adoption by dealers while creating a disruptive new business model that generates profitability without upfront costs. Additionally, RecovR was developed by Kudelski Group, a smart parking and security technology leader, now bringing decades of security and privacy expertise to the automotive industry,” said Tanner Johnson, Principal Analyst for Data Security, Vertical Market Applications, OMDIA.

The RecovR locator is installed and associated with a vehicle in less than 60 seconds by placing it in a hidden location in the car and scanning the vehicle’s VIN. Because it doesn’t need to be wired into the vehicle, it doesn’t require professional installation and there is no risk of voiding the warranty as wired, battery connected solutions can. And because it is completely independent of the vehicle’s electronics system, it cannot be easily detected or disabled by thieves. RecovR is designed for ease of use by dealers, allowing them to use a powerful web portal or an individual mobile device to locate a specific vehicle in real time on or off the lot. RecovR data can also be integrated with a Dealer Management System or other software used by dealers.

“Kudelski IoT is shaking up the market by bringing the latest technology and an innovative new business model to improve the economics of dealerships and bring them improved operational efficiency,” said Patrick Hauert, VP Products for RecovR. “Not only have we created new and disruptive solution based on advanced hardware and software, but we are also offering an innovative business model that gives that to dealers at zero cost.”

With car theft rates soaring during the pandemic, RecovR gives consumers peace of mind, financial benefits if their car is stolen, and insurance premium discounts. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, a car is stolen every second and theft rates are increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic period. RecovR provides peace of mind for customers through its easy-to-use theft recovery app. The solution can also be used to find a vehicle when misplaced in a parking lot or can be used to get immediate alerts if a vehicle is moved unexpectedly with the ‘Location Lock’ feature. Most insurance companies provide a discount for the use of secondary theft recovery solutions as manufacturers’ integrated solutions are often easily disabled by experienced thieves. In addition, RecovR comes with a $5,000 limited warranty for the consumer if a car is stolen and not recovered and provides $1,000 towards their insurance deductible. RecovR offers 24/7 nationwide coverage and service/support. You can learn more about RecovR at www.recovr.biz

Ad Loading...

If interested in learning more and seeing a demonstration of RecovR, please visit our virtual booth during NADA 2021.

More Product & Technology

Closeup of car mapping screen
Product & Technology•by Hannah Mitchell•September 10, 2026

Computer Headaches on the Road

Consumers keep complaining about new cars’ infotainment tech, but are automakers listening? A recent survey shows regression except for mapping and speakers.

Read More →
Man gripping vehicle steering wheel on a drive
Product & Technology•by Hannah Mitchell•September 3, 2026

Another Death Tied to Imported Air Bags

The Texas traffic fatality is the 11th federal regulators have connected to defective inflators imported from China. They urge that a certain population of used vehicles be inspected.

Read More →
Alert on stranded vehicle displayed on dashboard screen
Product & Technology•by Hannah Mitchell•August 27, 2026

Roadside Warnings Debut

Mazda works with AAA and a technology company to alert passersby to stranded vehicles from its lineup, for both parties’ safety.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
“Under the Hood” graphic with Hannah Mitchell’s headshot.
Product & Technology•by Hannah Mitchell•August 26, 2026

AI As Trainer?

This month, Agent Entrepreneur Editor Hannah Mitchell shares an artificial-intelligence development that could upend traditional dealership training.

Read More →
Photo of a woman's hand gripping a steering wheel with the dashboard display in the background
Product & Technology•by Hannah Mitchell•August 20, 2026

A Lingering Auto Tech Divide

Automakers still struggle to hit consumers’ sweet spot, hanging onto the despised touchscreen and adding other complex systems while simple, effective details hit the mark.

Read More →
Aerial view of China
Product & Technology•July 24, 2026

AI, China and the Next Wave of Auto Retail Innovation

F&I sits at the center of the changes expected to sweep the industry in just the new few years as new players change the game.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Three men and one woman sitting on a green backlit stage talking

That Bot Can Do a Lot

Artificial intelligence was all the buzz at the 2026 Agent Summit. A panel of tech specialists broke through the noise to give agents guidance on steering dealer clients.

Read More →
Person looking at website on laptop computer

Cyber F&I

Your dealer clients could only benefit from showcasing products on their websites along with vehicle inventory. Modern consumers expect to be informed and are more likely to buy products when they are.

Read More →
Audi Q9 headlight graphic.

Road Glare to Drop a Notch?

Audi is preparing two SUV models for the American market with the automaker’s adaptive LED headlights. Its technology is designed to reduce brightness for other drivers, a growing complaint among U.S. motorists.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Man in blue suit smiling for photo.
Product & Technology•by Staff•May 29, 2026

AppOne Partners With RouteOne for E-Contracting Solution

By digitizing the entire contracting and funding process, the company says auto dealers can eliminate frustrating and disorganized manual processes.

Read More →
Ad Loading...