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What can Vehicle Tracking be used for?

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Mika, Staff Writer

Monday, 8 March 2021

A vehicle tracker is a small device that can be fitted anywhere to your vehicle, including underneath it. Using GPS data, it will pinpoint the location of the vehicle at any given moment. Some models also can send an alert when the vehicle is being driven outside of a designated area, making it easier to identify unusual movements such as if the vehicle has been stolen. 

Keep in mind that regardless of what you want to use vehicle tracking for, you should check your local laws first since the activity may be deemed illegal or a breach of privacy. This is also why it’s a good idea to use a professional vehicle tracking company, as they will be up to speed with the regulations in your area. 

Surveillance 

Vehicle tracking is most commonly associated with surveillance, whether it be related to a personal matter (i.e cheating spouses) or as part of a criminal investigation. The benefits of a vehicle tracking device being so discreet are that either mission can be achieved with ease. It could provide vital evidence especially in a court of law since there are few other ways of tracking the route taken or where the vehicle was driven to. 

Parking Convenience 

Sometimes it’s really difficult to remember where you parked your car. This situation is frustrating enough if it’s just you, but add tired kids into the mix and it can be a real nightmare. Most vehicle surveillance devices will connect to an app on your phone, and with GPS you’ll never lose your bearings in a car park ever again. Say goodbye to tired legs and melted grocery shopping when you have a vehicle tracker on your side!

Insurance purposes

If your vehicle tracker can track not just how far you’ve driven but the manner in which you do so, this could help reduce your car insurance costs. After all, if your vehicle only gets light use or if you are a very careful driver, you naturally want to do everything to reduce how much you pay, since car insurance can be very expensive! 

Vehicle theft recovery

Having your vehicle stolen is every car owner's worst nightmare. Sadly it happens far too often regardless of the value of your vehicle and whether you’ve taken measures to protect it or not. However, a tracker will immediately tell you the location of the vehicle so you can notify the police. It will also contribute vital evidence if the case goes to court. 

Company Vehicles

Employers can also use vehicle tracking to monitor the location of their employees when in company vehicles. Far from just being a way to check up on your employees, it can be useful for customers too. For example, bus companies often have vehicle trackers connected to their apps, so that customers can see when a bus is going to be due. It’s handy for delivery companies too, as you can keep your customers in the loop about when their delivery is likely to arrive. 

To sum up

Vehicle trackers have a wide range of uses and can prove invaluable if your vehicle is stolen or if you are trying to gather evidence. Simple to use, they offer detailed information about your vehicle’s whereabouts not to mention peace of mind. 

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