Owning a car isn’t always a walk in the park. There’s always some unforeseen possibility. As car owners and car lovers, preparing for a day when we may need to recover a stolen vehicle is something we have to accept as a possible reality.
Crime affects us all in many ways – we have to always be prepared. When it comes to your car; the insurance you have is a great contingency plan, and can help replace your stolen car. But, when it comes to planning for the worst, a vehicle tracker can give you your car’s exact location – whether it’s moving or not. The benefit that a car tracking device has is that it can pinpoint exactly where your car is on a digital map and give your tracking company an advantage in recovering your stolen car.
Let’s talk about some trackers here, and why they’re the best contingency plan to curb theft.
Top 5 Vehicle Tracking Features
How does a vehicle tracker work?
A vehicle tracker uses GPS technology along with a range of satellites in space to transmit signals to your device. By doing this, it provides information on the exact location of your car. Science, right? It’s incredible. Whether you’re looking to buy your first car or even install a tracker in your beloved car of five years, GPS vehicle trackers are not only important, but necessary.
Here are the top five vehicle tracking features to consider when choosing a provider to install a tracker into your car.
1. Real-Time Location Tracking
Real-time location tracking lets the fleet system or tracking company know where your car is at any point in time. This feature also helps them to respond quicker to emergencies. The main reason why you need a car tracking device is so that in the event of a theft or hijacking, your car’s location will be shown in real-time, helping you locate the car every step of the way.
2. Customisable Alerts
Another important aspect of a car tracker is the ability to customise alerts. By doing this, your vehicle tracking company can be notified if there is movement of your car during an odd time range, if you’re speeding or even have left your car idling for longer than 10 minutes. The point of these alerts is to bring attention to the tracking team who will contact you if they notice any suspicious activity.
3. Vehicle Maintenance Scheduling
Vehicle trackers also aid in spotting any additional maintenance concerns. These types of issues are addressed immediately, so that maintenance is scheduled to be completed and is generally always completed on time.
4. Route Optimisation and Scheduling
Route optimisation and scheduling let you know every day where your car is, and which route it’s going. Most fleet companies prioritise this feature when it comes to deliveries and tracking of orders.
5. Measuring Vehicle Utilisation
How often your car is shared is the core focus of measuring vehicle utilisation. It lets you know how frequently it is used and if you run a fleet company, it can ask the question of whether you have enough vehicles or not.
The Different Types of Vehicle Trackers
There are different types of car trackers that are ideal for people with certain requirements. For long-term vehicle tracking, Vyncs GPS Tracker is a good option. If you are a new driver, we suggest MOTOsafety GPS Tracker. And if you are looking for a portable tracker, the SpyTec STI GL300 GPS Tracker is super handy.
Why you should install a vehicle tracker?
Here at Subaru, we’re big on safety. Our advice is that every car owner should install a vehicle tracker. It gives you the reassurance that there is hope in recovering your car after it’s been stolen. It’s also discreet in that it’s generally installed in the bumper, wheel wells or even under the floor mats, making it difficult for anyone to know you have a tracker.
Do Subaru cars have vehicle trackers?
At Subaru, our vehicles come with a pre-installed GPS tracking system. Subaru STARLINK works hard to keep your car safe and includes Automatic Collision Notification, Enhanced Roadside Assistance and Stolen Vehicle Recovery.
Subaru thinks of everything for you, all you need to do now is sit back and enjoy the drive. If you have any concerns about vehicle tracking and recovery, our skilled team members will be more than happy to assist. Contact us on +27 11 608 0116 or email us at info@subaru.co.za. Find your nearest Subaru dealership and book a test drive to enter a new world where modern technology meets lifestyle.
