How Do Car Trackers Work?
Car trackers work in two different ways depending on if you have an active or a passive system. A passive system is where the car tracker records the journeys of the car and the data can later be accessed when the tracker is added to a computer via a USB cable. Passive systems also only work when the engine of the vehicle is switched on. An active system allows you to track the movements of your vehicle at any time via a personal computer or on a mobile phone application. This is done due to global positioning systems in the same way as they usually send data to any satellite navigation system. Most car trackers that are installed as anti theft devices will be active systems. They will work at any time even when the car is parked in a garage or underground car park. The battery on car trackers can last from one week to one year depending on its usage.
How Much Is A Car Tracker?
The exact cost of a car tracker will usually depend on what sort of system you want and how long you need the battery to last. Generally the longer you need the battery to last the more expensive it will be. Car trackers are usually around £275 for an active system. This comes with all the software that you will need to view the location of the vehicle on your computer. It can also be accessed via a mobile phone application so you will have to make sure your phone is able to download the correct information. Cheaper car trackers can be sourced but generally they will only come with a one year guarantee. If you want the device for long term usage that it is better to invest in a more expensive version with a longer warranty.
Advantages of Car Trackers
Car trackers have many advantages the most important one being they are a good anti theft device. If it should occur that you car is stolen it can be swiftly recovered by the police because of the tracker installed. If they are being used for business purposes they are an ideal way of tracking the movements of your cars and employees and a good way of planning out more effective routes for your drivers. This will in turn lead to lower fuel costs. Some insurance companies actually offer reduced insurance premiums to individuals and businesses that have car trackers installed.
The Law on Vehicle Tracking
If the car is being used for private or business use then you will have to make sure that any individuals or employees that drive that car are aware of the trackers presence. Tracking a car covertly is against the law in the UK so it is vital that anyone who may have access to your car knows that there is a tracker in place. The only exception to this rule is when a car tracker is used to uphold the law. Because of this only the police force and intelligence are allowed to fit vehicle trackers without the driver being aware of its presence.
