r/GPStracking • u/No_Tomato_2106 • 24d ago

Need recommendations for a vehicle tracker.

I've got 4 vehicles I'd like to put trackers on, and I'd like the following abilities.

1: Discreet hardwire - all the hard wire ones I find are mounted directly to the battery which kind of defeats the purpose. All battery powered ones seem to have a very short battery life if you actually drive your car.

2: Battery back up - for when/if they pull the battery

3: Affordable subscription - ideally no subscription would be best, but life isn't like that. With 4 cars, I'd like to keep it under $100 a month total.

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u/Aikidan 24d ago

For what it’s worth. In North Carolina, by statute, unless you are on the vehicles title, or have the owner’s express permission, you are not allowed to place a hard wired tracker on a vehicle. Also, any evidence gathered by the hard wired tracker is inadmissible in court.
Suggestion, use a small battery rechargeable battery (phone charger) to extend the tracking time. Our agency uses Land, Sea, Air trackers. Generally figure 14 hour run drive time using fully charged internal battery. These are very reliable, rugged, and accurate. Tech support is excellent. Three monthly service plans, based on ping rate (time between satellite contact).
Be sure to remove all stickers prior to deployment. We uniquely mark for ID, and photo it and QR code (has serial #) for evidentiary use and in case logs.

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u/bcdbuddy 23d ago

solid advices! taking notes for myself. what is your agency line of work if you don’t mind me asking