Choosing the best GPS Vehicle Tracker
With nearly 20 years of experience in we’ve tested used and sold hundreds of diiferent gps trackers, so we’d like to think we have built up a good knowledge of what features and components are vital for easy and good quality car trackers. In this post I will do my best to outline some of these important features that will not only make your car tracker easy to deploy and use, but will also help you choose supplier and ensure the car tracker you go for is backed up by an excellent tracking panel and easy to use tracking app for you to access whenever you need to, on your computer, tablet or smart phone.
A GPS tracker for your car or van provides real-time monitoring, full tracking history and peace of mind. When selecting the perfect tracker, it is crucial to consider key features such as built-in magnets for easy installation couplied with long battery life. These are two of the most important hardware features your tracker can have, along with a good quality built in GPS receiver of course! Something else that is crucial is the tracking system that your device is linked to as this is what you’ll be looking at on your desktop computer, laptop, tablet or mobile phone.
For easy, fast installation choose tracker devices that have built in magnets
One of the primary concerns when choosing a GPS tracker for your vehicle is the ease of installation. Traditional trackers often require complex wiring or professional assistance, making them inconvenient for many users. However, trackers equipped with built-in magnets offer a hassle-free installation process and fast deployment right out of the box!
Built-in magnets simplify the placement of the GPS device, allowing you to attach it securely to any clean, flat, metal surface around or within your vehicle. This feature eliminates the need for tools, additional mounting accessories or any complicated wiring and will not limit you to OBD connection. Within just a few seconds, you can effortlessly place a magnetic tracker under the car, inside the glove compartment, or behind any other metallic surface, ensuring discretion and security. Most covert trackers are also small enough that they could be placed inside the vehicle in a variety of places such as the seat pockets or centre console.
The best devices will have powerful built-in magnets to provide a firm hold, ensuring that the tracker stays securely in place even during bumpy rides or harsh weather conditions. Our gps tracking devices use magnets with a pulling power of around 25kg, this added stability ensures accurate and uninterrupted tracking.
Vehicle Tracking Devices with Long Battery Life
Another crucial aspect to consider when selecting a GPS car tracker is the battery life. Changeable batteries, rather than rechargeable, ensure uninterrupted monitoring of your vehicle as there is no long downtime for charging. Leaving you knowing that all you need is some spare batteries and not worrying about the need for frequent recharging.
GPS trackers with long battery life provide the advantage of continuous tracking over an extended period of time, often ranging from a couple of weeks to a few months, depending on usage and settings. This is particularly beneficial in situations where you need to monitor a vehicle that may be parked for an extended duration, such as during vacations, business trips, or long-term storage.
Long battery life and using changeable batteries also offers convenience and efficiency. You won’t have to worry about frequently recharging the tracker, which can be time-consuming and cumbersome. Instead, you can focus on other important tasks, knowing that your vehicle’s whereabouts are being constantly monitored by a high quality vehicle tracking system that can be set to alert you upon movement in or out of a specifc area or when the batteries are running low etc.
Furthermore, trackers with efficient battery management systems are designed to conserve power during periods of inactivity, such as when the vehicle is parked or not in use. This feature helps optimize battery life, allowing for extended monitoring and vehicle security without compromising performance. The models that we have chosen over many years of testing and trialling, will drop into sleep mode after being stationary for a short period of time. This sleep mode will allow the car tracking devices to save battery life.
In conclusion…
Choosing the best GPS tracker for your vehicle is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly and it ceratinly does not mean choosing the cheapest device as this will almost certainly end is dissappointment! When considering your options, pay close attention to features such as built-in magnets for easy installation and long battery life. These benefits not only enhance the convenience and effectiveness of the tracker but also provide peace of mind in ensuring the safety and security of your family or workplace vehicle.
