How does the TrimTrac locator compare to a vehicle recovery service such as LoJack?
Although both are used for consumer automotive monitoring and recovery, it is an apple-to-orange comparison. LoJack is an end-user service that a dealer will typically install for approximately $600. LoJack has no monthly fees. If the vehicle owner notices that their vehicle is stolen, they contact LoJack, who in turn contacts the police and sends a signal to activate the device, which they use to find the vehicle. LoJack recently began offering an early warning system product, which makes use of a key transponder. If the car is moved without the transponder, the vehicle owner can be alerted, and if appropriate, contact the police. The TrimTrac locator, by itself, is a device, not a service. The TrimTrac locator costs much less, though it may require a low monthly fee charged by a service provider. Unlike LoJack, it uses GPS to determine its location and GSM to report its position. The TrimTrac locator-based systems do not require police involvement.
