Reasons for Car Tracking

Let us begin by highlighting some of the advantages that come with monitoring a car:

Possible Discounts on Car Insurance

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, almost a million cars were stolen in 2021, with losses averaging around $9,000 each. Not surprisingly, a lot of insurance companies provide discounted rates—as much as 15%—for cars outfitted with GPS tracking. Just note that this usually only pertains to factory-installed systems or standalone GPS devices.

Help in Locating Stolen Vehicles

Systems such as LoJack, which are used by numerous government agencies and trucking companies, boast a recovery rate of 95% for stolen vehicles. The price is typically between $300 and $700 at dealerships. But if you want to track your ride through your phone, most options available are either free or much cheaper.

Monitor Other Drivers Close by you

You got that teenager borrowing the family car? Then consider a GPS tracker. They don’t come home on time, and who can figure it out? Just whip out the phone and know their location. Some of them even keep record of driving habits-such as speeding or hard braking-so win-win.

The Following Options Are Available for Tracking

Integrated GPS Tracking

Most contemporary vehicles come with integrated GPS tracking within their tech capabilities. Most of the time, during the purchase of a new ride, you will be given a year or more of complimentary service. It’s a hit or miss with used cars, but usually you just hit the service button to chat with an agent and find out if tracking is part of it.

Here are some brands with built-in GPS:

• FordPass-Ford
• Uconnect-Dodge, Ram, Chrysler, Jeep
• HondaLink-Honda
• NissanConnect-Nissan
• OnStar-Cadillac, Buick, GMC, Chevrolet
• Mbrace-Mercedes
• Safety Connect-Toyota
• Enform-Lexus
• BMW Assist-BMW
• Lincoln Connect-Lincoln

Phone Applications

There are loads of applications that can handle GPS tracking, but if there’s no link with another device, the phone must remain in the vehicle. It stays with a person in the house; might require a pay-as-you-go phone that is connected to the existing plan. Just stick it under the dash and use the main phone with its app. Google Maps even allows users to save parking locations for free, which is handy.