Around 40 vehicles change hands every day in Germany - illegally.
Anyone who is affected by such an unwanted change of ownership usually only has the desire to find out the whereabouts of the stolen property.
GPS trackers answer this question reliably.
From a technical point of view, a GPS tracker is nothing more than a transmitter.
The integrated GPS module is used to determine the location via satellite.
So that the tracker can also report its current location, it needs a SIM card.
It creates a connection to the cellular network and sends its coordinates.
Incidentally, there is no need to worry about excessive telephone bills, the data volume is extremely low.
Get your current
GPS
-
Tracker
usually either via the electrical system of the vehicle, or from the internal battery.
It should have a capacity of at least 5,000 mAh so that it still works after several weeks.
Even models that actually rely on the on-board network for power supply should have a small emergency battery installed, which will keep the tracker running for at least a few hours.
Many models are also equipped with a
motion
alarm so that you receive a message immediately if someone is tampering with the vehicle.
So that the GPS tracker is not immediately discovered by a vehicle thief, you should choose a better hiding place than the obligatory glove compartment.
The wheel arch is suitable here, for example, as a good hiding place.
In the AllesBeste test, it was not just a question of how exactly the GPS trackers radio their current location, but also how conveniently they can be installed and operated.
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GPS tracker put to the test
The test portal AllesBeste tested 12 GPS trackers.
The best for most is the
PAJ Professional Finder 3.0
.
The tracker in a compact metal housing draws its power directly from the car battery or from the vehicle power.
In an emergency, however, there is also a small battery with 350 mAh.
The tracking works without any problems and the price-performance ratio is very fair with this GPS tracker.
You can find more information and other recommended alternatives in the extensive review of AllesBeste.
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