The Tracker Log
The Tracker Log
Plain-English guides on trackers, alerts, fleets, teen drivers, security and remote starts, written to be read in a few minutes.
Getting StartedWhat to Expect From a Mobile Install VisitOur certified, insured installers come to you with the tools and parts. Here is how a visit goes from start to finish.
Responsible UseUsing GPS Trackers Fairly and LawfullyTrackers belong on vehicles you own or have the right to monitor. Tell drivers, write clear policies and never use one to follow someone.
Remote StartIs Remote Start Safe for My Car?Remote starts are built to keep the car locked and to shut off if someone gets in and touches the brake.
Remote StartRemote Start for Every Kind of VehicleCars, trucks, diesels, push-button and stick-shift vehicles all take a remote start, with the right kit and the right safety steps.
Fleets and BusinessRental Car Owners: Tracking Miles and LimitsWhether you run an agency or rent one car through an app, a tracker backs up your agreement with real data.
Fleets and BusinessUsed Car Lot Tracking: What to WatchA lot with trackers in its cars can find inventory in seconds and notice a car that leaves after hours.
Alarms and SecurityLayered Car Security: Alarm, Tracker and Kill SwitchNo single device stops every thief. Three layers working together make a car a much harder target.
Alarms and SecurityWhat a Starter Kill Switch Does, and Does Not DoA starter kill switch stops a parked car from starting. It is one layer of protection, not a guarantee.
Family DriversTracking a Teen Driver, With TrustA tracker works best when your teen knows about it and the rules are clear. Here is how families make it work.
Fleets and BusinessA Fleet Tracking Checklist for Small BusinessesBefore you buy trackers for your trucks or vans, answer a few questions. It makes the install faster and the data more useful.
Fleets and BusinessHow to Set Up a Geofence That WorksA geofence is a line on a map that sends an alert when a vehicle crosses it. Size, hours and who gets the message make it useful.
Getting StartedHardwired, Plug-In or Battery GPS Tracker?Three kinds of tracker, three trade-offs. Here is how power, hiding and cost differ, and which fits which job.Have a question that is not here?
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