Your Guide to Vehicle Forensics Terminology
This glossary demystifies technical language related to vehicle forensics. Save a copy for easy reference during auto claim investigations or litigation.
Modern Vehicle Insurance Fraud: Detection and Investigation Strategies Webinar
Learn about technology’s effect on potential vehicle insurance fraud and validating claim details during our CE webinar on May 6, 2026, at 2 PM ET.
Scary Story: The Case of Recurring Vehicle Thefts
A policyholder reported their vehicle stolen twice, raising a potential red flag. Learn how CTL’s infotainment download provided the hard data needed to verify the claim.
Passenger Vehicle Fire Investigation Case Study
An insurance carrier’s SIU team relied on National Fire Experts (NFE) to determine how a fire started in a reportedly stolen vehicle. Request the full case study.
How Data Transforms Auto Theft Insurance Investigations
Onboard vehicle data can change the course of auto theft insurance investigations. Learn what it may reveal and how it complements investigative strategies.
Potential Ignition Sources in Passenger Vehicles Guide
Prepare for vehicle fire claims with this guide, which offers an overview of common ignition sources, first fuels, and other key considerations.
How To Corroborate the Facts of an Auto Claim Guide
Learn how to validate auto claim details by asking the right questions, reviewing critical documents, using vehicle forensics, and preserving 3D evidence.
Infotainment Download Case Study: Stolen Vehicle Claim
A stolen vehicle claim raised questions. Find out how CTL’s infotainment download and analysis of call logs and connected devices gave the adjuster the clarity they needed.
How Vehicle Forensics Can Verify the Facts of a Crash Video
Learn how Component Testing Laboratories (CTL) leverages vehicle forensics, including services such as 3D scanning, infotainment downloads, and Crash Data Retrieval (CDR), to verify or reveal crucial details about the circumstances of a crash.
Incendiary Vehicle Fires: Recognizing the Signs Guide
Uncover seven potential signs of incendiary vehicle fires so that you can better interpret origin and cause reports and know when further investigation may be needed.
Alpine Intel’s content is meant to inform and educate readers using general terms and descriptions. They do not replace expert evaluations that determine facts and details related to each unique claim.










