GPS Vehicle Tracking
GPS vehicle tracking is surprisingly inexpensive for users, as the satellites required are maintained by government organisations and users simply need to install an electronic device into their car, which communicates with satellites and give the car’s specific location. The driver can then track the exact position of the vehicle in real-time by either using a web-based GPS unit or vehicle tracking software. The quantum leap that GPS (Global Positioning System) vehicle technology has made in the last 10 years means that now any civilian can benefit from advanced real time tracking systems previously only reserved for the military.
A major selling point for GPS tracking systems is that vehicle insurance companies promise lower premiums for cars with tracking systems installed, which means that they will essentially pay for themselves in the end. With South Africa’s above-average hijacking rate, vehicle tracking systems are almost essential. Most vehicle tracking systems have an emergency button you can press if you are attacked or are being driven to a foreign location by a hijacker.
What are the uses for a GPS vehicle tracking system?
- Commercial Fleet operations, such as dispatch services and security companies, use vehicle tracking systems to network operations and track the locations of their employees in real time
- Personal vehicles use tracking systems for security purposes, such as stolen vehicles retrieval and theft prevention
- Asset tracking for companies who need to monitor the movement of their valuable property
- Security surveillance for law enforcement
- Transit tracking to ensure the safe passage of cargo from point A to point B
How to choose a vehicle tracing company
- Compare prices and products and get company references before choosing a service provider
- Be prepared to get technical: before you buy something, you need to understand exactly how it works
- Ensure that there are no hidden costs
- Check the coverage of the vehicle tracking system
- Keep up-to-date with advances in GPS vehicle tracking and consider renting equipment which can be updated later
Assist247 offers a comprehensive list of GPS tracking services in South Africa which provide a range of real time vehicle tracking solutions to ensure your peace of mind.
