Where is a tracker fitted on a car?

Keep in mind, that the tracker should be able to pick up direct satellite signals. Some of the best possible locations are; under the seats, inside the plastic rear bumper, under the top of the roof, under the seats or under the vehicle using a magnet.

Where do car dealers hide GPS?

More and more car dealerships are stashing GPS tracking devices on financed cars to track the vehicle. A man who removes the devices, often found under the driver compartment, estimates 70 percent of dealerships are hiding trackers in cars.

How do I detect a tracking device on my car?

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Can dealerships put GPS trackers?

Most “dealers” (sellers of automobiles) don’t put them in. Beyond the legally questionable nature of such an installation, vehicles often have satellite navigation/assistance packages which themselves are already GPS trackers.

What happens if you remove GPS tracker on your car?

A car tracker allows the lender to recovery the vehicle easily. However, if a customer does remove the GPS tracking unit, a tamper alert will be sent. This means it’s been removed from the vehicle. Since it does have a backup battery, the device will continue to track.

Is it illegal to remove GPS tracker from a financed car?

If a car is used as collateral for a loan, creditors may use a GPS to record the car’s movement — but the borrower must agree to its attachment. If you have given a lender permission to attach a GPS by signing your name on a legal document, removal could mean losing the car.

What do dealership trackers look like?

Tracking devices look different depending on their manufacturer and purpose, but some general guidelines can help you locate one on your vehicle. It will typically look like a small box with a magnetic side. It may or may not have an antenna or a light on it.

Can you find out who put a GPS tracker on your car?

If the tracker is a GPS receiver only, you will have have a very hard time finding it. It puts out no signal – it is a passive receiver. It may emit unintended RF signals in the processing of location data, but only the best detectors would be able to detect it.