If you want to covertly monitor a vehicle’s activity, then it’s important to install a small, indiscrete unit. Ideally, this unit will attach itself to your cars wiring and will blend in with the rest of the vehicle under close inspection. However, if you’re not worried about size, then you may be able to save money by opting for a larger, more durable tracker.
It’s equally as important to consider the type of information you want to receive from your vehicle tracking unit. Do you need immediate, real-time updates of a vehicle’s location? Or are you happy receiving say, 5 or 10 updates per day from your GPS unit? A real-time vehicle tracker usually comes with a subscription plan, while other units do not.
Finally, consider how long you need your vehicle tracking unit to last. If you only need it for one or two days, then you can save money by using a unit with a small rechargeable or replaceable battery pack. Keep in mind that other units that use batteries may hold a charge for as long as one or two months, and it’s important to check the power information before you make your purchase.
If you’d rather install a vehicle tracking unit once and then never have to worry about charging it again, then many trackers will automatically plug into your vehicle’s wiring system and use a small amount of power. This is generally an easy process and, depending on the vehicle tracking unit that you choose, you should be able to integrate it with your vehicle in about twenty to thirty minutes.