If you purchased your vehicle new from an authorized dealer, then NO, your vehicle most likely does not have any aftermarket tracking devices installed. However, if you purchased your vehicle used/pre-owned, it is very important to inspect your vehicle inside and outside for trackers.
You can install a GPS tracking device nearly anywhere on a car or fleet vehicle- in the front or rear bumper, wheel wells, under floor mats or seats, or in the glove compartment. However, for fleet tracking purposes, GPS trackers are almost always installed on the dashboard through an on board diagnostics (OBD) port.
Do cars have GPS trackers for repo?
Here’s how it typically works: A repossession agent uses license plate recognition technology to locate a vehicle out for repossession, but the tow truck is not immediately available to “pop” the car. So, the repossession agent places a GPS unit on the car so he/she can track it.
Using a flashlight, check both front and rear wheel wells. Use your hand to feel in areas that aren’t easily visible. If a tracker is located in the wheel well, its magnet will need to be attached to a metal part, so look behind plastic covers that don’t require removal.
Do all cars come with GPS tracking? – Related Questions
How do I block GPS tracking on my car?
The simplest way to stop a GPS tracking device from functioning is to place it in a metal box. Any electrically conductive metal will reflect and absorb the device’s incoming and outgoing signals and interfere with its operation.
Do car dealerships put trackers on cars?
As a matter of fact, independent statistics indicate that about 70% of car dealerships in the United States already have their vehicles installed with GPS trackers.
Is there an app that can detect a tracking device?
Use Tracker Detect on Android to scan for AirTags
The Tracker Detect app, available in the Google Play Store for free, allows you to use your Android to search for and track items that work with Apple’s Find My network, such as AirTags, and are separated from their owner for at least 15 minutes.
Is there an app to find a tracker on my car?
EverTrack is probably the best car tracker app there is. It is ideal for monitoring fleets of vehicles in real-time and is compatible with Android phones (4.0 or higher) and Amazon Fire mobiles. It is also compatible with several GPS tracking hardware such as Xexun, Teltonika, Coban, and MeiTrack.
If you can’t locate the device, another way to possibly find out if your car has one is to use your vehicle identification number (VIN). You can call LoJack at 1-877-563-0032 and ask. Keep in mind that they’re not obligated to give you any information. This policy is simply a safety precaution.
What happens if you remove GPS tracker on your car?
A car tracker allows the lender to recovery the vehicle easily. However, if a customer does remove the GPS tracking unit, a tamper alert will be sent. This means it’s been removed from the vehicle. Since it does have a backup battery, the device will continue to track.
How do I disable LoJack on my car?
In order to disable LoJack, a user can either stop the unit from receiving signals or stop the unit from transmitting signals. In either case, removing the entire unit would work.
Can I decline LoJack?
In two recently filed cases, dealerships are alleged to have represented theft-deterrent devices, like LoJack and Tracker, and service contracts (often referred to as “extended warranties”) as mandatory conditions to a vehicle purchase. This is simply not the case. These items are optional.
What should you not do at a car dealership?
7 Things Not to Do at a Car Dealership
Don’t Enter the Dealership without a Plan.
Don’t Let the Salesperson Steer You to a Vehicle You Don’t Want.
Don’t Discuss Your Trade-In Too Early.
Don’t Give the Dealership Your Car Keys or Your Driver’s License.
Don’t Let the Dealership Run a Credit Check.
Why do dealers install LoJack?
Dealers put a LoJack based system on their cars for two reasons; one for the additional dealer profit of a crap item and two; to give them an exact idea where the car is at. This is especially helpful where cars are being stored offsite and have to be brought to the dealership for a viewing or delivery.