Show GPS trackers for vehicles are small devices that make use of the combined technology of global positioning system (GPS) and cellular networks to determine and monitor the location of a vehicle in real time. Not all GPS vehicle trackers are meant to be hidden, but a lot of them are small and lightweight enough that they can easily be overlooked by the unsuspecting and untrained eye. In fact, many of these devices tend to be smaller than a deck of cards. Their small size and portability easily gives them the function of being used as a tool for spying on people. Like how it is with other products of technology, GPS trackers can be used for both legitimate and not-so legitimate (that is, questionable and maybe even unethical) purposes. With that said, even law enforcement agencies and private investigators have seen the advantage of using such devices in their own line of work, provided that they get the appropriate warrant first. It’s not just police officers and private investigators who take advantage of the many benefits of GPS tracking devices as even ordinary people as well as company owners and managers use such devices for a number of reasons, although most of these reasons don’t call for keeping the device hidden. Common Uses of GPS Car Trackers
2 Main Types of GPS Car Trackers All GPS vehicle trackers are typically sorted into two categories: active and passive. Active trackers are those devices that use GPS to ascertain the specific location of a device and then use cellular connections to transmit that location. They do all this in real time. Passive trackers, on the other hand, typically just record and store location data and can’t be able to transmit the said location data in real time. When someone has set up an active GPS tracker on your car, it means that they will be able to track your movements in real time with the help of a computer, a smart phone, or tablet and an Internet connection. Depending on the brand and model of the device they have installed, they may also be able to view your route history in the past, specific details of your driving behavior, and other relevant information. On the other hand, if someone has hidden a passive GPS tracker on your vehicle, they won’t be able to get any real-time information about your route and location. The only way they’d be able to get the information stored in the passive tracker is if they actually retrieved it and accessed the data recorded on it. A lot of trackers are designed to operate with power sourced from a car’s electrical system. But there are others that operate from a battery, making them the ideal tool for spying as they are extremely difficult to trace. While there are some devices that are open to detection, provided you have the right tools, a lot of them will still need the help of a professional when it comes to their detection. How to Find a Hidden GPS Tracker on Your Vehicle If you’re having doubts that someone may have installed a tracking device on your car, you’ll need to get hold of some tools to confirm your suspicions. Some tools you can use are a mechanic’s mirror, a flashlight, and a mat that you can use to slide under the vehicle. You should also take note of the following instructions: Examining the Exterior
Examining the Interior
More Helpful Tips If you’ve checked both the exteriors and interiors of your vehicle but still haven’t found any trace of a tracker, there’s a good chance there might not be one installed on it. However, if you’re still suspicious, here are some more tips you can try:
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