How Do You Select A GPS Car-Tracking System?
There was a time not too long ago when vehicle security meant an alarm system that wailed an obnoxious noise. If the thief was able to steal the car, then recovery before it had been dissected for its parts was almost impossible. But with a GPS (Global Positioning System) car tracking system, a car can be tracked on a computer map at a central monitoring station. These systems can also notify the central operator if an airbag deploys. Determine how much money you are willing to spend. Not only will you have to pay for the product itself, but you may also have to pay a monthly service fee, depending on the product you purchase. Consider simpler tracking systems that do not employ GPS and do not charge a monthly fee. One such device is called Lojack. This system relies on two devices – a transponder and a receiver. The receiver is mounted to police cars, and the transponder is put inside your car. When you report your car stolen, the police send out a signal that activates the device in
