Vehicle tracking is widely known now as something that
can be bought and then placed inside the car. These vehicle
tracking devices make use of a global positioning system
(GPS) that can find the location of the device anywhere on
the planet. Because these devices make use of satellites,
they work anywhere in the world, and can be accessed from
any computer if one has the right software and knows the
proper codes.
With vehicle tracking devices like Lo/Jack (used by law
enforcement) many people protect their cars from theft. But
until the advent of the OnStar service, these devices had to
be purchased and then put into the car. But now many GM-made
vehicles come standard with OnStar built right in, and there
is more to this service than just vehicle tracking.
OnStar makes use of vehicle tracking as a sort of safety
measure. You have to pay a monthly service, however (many of
the dealers that sell cars with this service offer a year
free). You can call OnStar on your cell and they can perform
a number of services, including unlocking your doors if you
lock your keys in. This might actually worry some people, as
it is uncomfortable to know that someone can just unlock
your car door like that.
But, the main safety advantage is that if you are in an
accident and cannot use your phone, the OnStar people can
use the vehicle tracking to locate your car and send
emergency crews. This can offer peace of mind. But it does
not completely erase the privacy questions raised by a
service that has almost total access to your car. Some
people are not comfortable with this arrangement. Besides,
if you sell the car, there goes your device. When you own
the device separately, all you need to do is transfer it to
the new car.
Luckily, if you want to be able to have vehicle tracking
without the creepy privacy violations, it is possible to buy
vehicle trackers separately from a variety of reputable
online dealers. This can give you true peace of mind,
knowing that your car is as protected as you can make it
with your very own vehicle tracking.
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This article is about: Vehicle Tracking
This article was posted on October 02, 2005
