Who are Quartix?
Quartix are a Welsh based telecommunications, telemety and computer software company, founded in 2001. They specialise in providing vehicle tracking solutions to businesses of all sizes and their systems are now used by more than four thousand businesses around the UK. Quartix tracking systems are known for being very simple to use because they don't require any software to be downloaded, only an internet connection is required. They are also known for being very good value and are amongst some of the best value tracking systems on the market. A few of the kinds of businesses that they provide systems for include building and construction businesses, public transit companies (buses and taxis), removal companies and companies that provide transportation for things like fine art and valuables.
Benefits of using a Quartix System
With a Quartix system you can access any vehicle fitted with a tracking device from anywhere on the planet. You don't need to rely on any special software or hardware as the whole system can be accessed over the internet. The system uses 'live' GPS technology which allows you to track the exact location of your vehicles in real-time twenty four hours a day.
The information Quartix systems provide means that work can be completed more quickly and efficiently, making for significant financial savings on reduced overtime payments and reductions in wasted fuel. This is because you have an accurate record of your drivers' activities which helps to eradicate speeding, idling (leaving the engine running while stationary) and taking unnecessarily long routes to destinations. For a larger company, using a large fleet of vehicles, this can add up to potential savings of thousands of pounds a year. This, in turn, has the knock-on effect of improving your company's 'green' image because, as you are using significantly less fuel, you are reducing your carbon footprint. Quartix estimate that around 600 litres of fuel per vehicle per year can be saved, which for a fleet of say a hundred vehicles, around 60,000 litres less fuel a year does add up to a significant reduction in harmful emissions.
Cost of Installing a Quartix System
Most businesses that use vehicle tracking find that renting their systems on short-term contracts is the most cost-effective way of paying for them. The Infopoint tracking system is Quartix's most popular tracking device. Some of its features include real-time tracking, daily/weekly reports and timesheets and a vehicle route replay facility so you can track your drivers' driving habits. This system is ideal for a smaller to medium sized fleet of around twenty to thirty vehicles.
To hire this system on a twelve month contract costs around ninety pounds a month and this comes with free installation. Buying outright would cost around two hundred and forty pounds and then over ten pounds a month to access the web-based tracking service. Also remember that if you do buy outright, should you then decide you want to change to a new service provider you would not be able to transfer your devices, which is another reason why hiring is the better value option.
Installation
Quartix have a comprehensive team of trained installers who will install your system for you at a time that is most convenient. On average it takes no more than ninety minutes to install a system before your fleet will be up and ready. The devices themselves are covertly installed in each vehicle. Installation comes free if you are hiring on a contract or buying outright, but a charge of sixty five pounds is payable if you have the system on pay as you go. If at any point, you want to transfer any of your devices to a new vehicle then you can contact Quartix who will send someone out to you within a few days at no extra charge.
Fleet Maintenance
If you have a large of fleet of vehicles then you will be aware of how potentially time consuming managing your fleet's service schedule can be. In addition to this things like MOTs, insurance renewal dates and tax and licence renewals need to be managed effectively. The Quartix tracking system allows you to do this with relative ease. All you need to do is enter each vehicle's odometer reading and other key pieces of information regarding the vehicle's mileage. It will then notify you automatically when the vehicle needs servicing. You can receive these notifications by email or SMS.
