Trak N Tell: GPS Vehicle Tracking System

GPS Vehicle Tracking System

What is a GPS Vehicle Tracking System?

A GPS Vehicle Tracking System consists primarily of a GPS device along with a GSM modem. The device continually monitors its current location via the on-board GPS chip and transmits that information over GPRS using the on-board GSM modem. Trak N Tell uses devices that also monitor various other components of the vehicle such as ignition, AC, door, fuel, RPM, engine hour, distance traveled, etc.

How can a GPS Vehicle Tracking System protect my vehicle from theft?

Since a GPS Vehicle Tracking System consists of a GPS, it knows the exact location of the vehicle at all times. Once you know the exact location of the vehicle, you can always go and recover your stolen vehicle.

In most cases, a stolen vehicle is unrecoverable because most thieves alter the engine and chassis number and either dismantle the vehicle to sell off the parts, or sell it off to a buyer who is not concerned about the local law enforcement authorities. Therefore, it is imperative to recover the vehicle before this happens. Time is of essence and knowing the exact location is the only way to recover the vehicle within hours of the theft.

In India, a FIR is not lodged until a few days have passed, which is more than enough for the vehicle to be dismantled or sold off.

Does a GPS Vehicle Tracking System work all over the world?

Yes. As long as you put a working SIM, it will work all over the world. Please keep in mind that GPS (satellite) signals are not strong enough to penetrate concrete and other such materials. Therefore, a GPS Vehicle Tracking System will not work in basements. However, a GPS Vehicle Tracking System will capture the GPS signal before the vehicle enters the basement and after it exits the basement. Therefore, one can easily use a GPS Vehicle Tracking System to locate a vehicle even if it is parked in a basement.

Does a GPS Vehicle Tracking System work in remote areas where there is no cellular network coverage?

No. Since a GPS Vehicle Tracking System requires a working SIM card, in areas with no cellular network coverage, it will not work. However, Trak N Tell offers a GPS Vehicle Tracking System with on-board memory. In areas where there is no cellular network coverage, a GPS Vehicle Tracking System will store the information in the on-board memory and will transmit this information when it comes into an area with good cellular network coverage.

Why is there a monthly recurring cost in a GPS Vehicle Tracking System?

A GPS Vehicle Tracking System consists of the GSM modem which requires a SIM card to operate. Since telecom operators charge a monthly fee for the SIM card, a GPS Vehicle Tracking System, in turn, ends up with a monthly fee as well.