Sunday, 1 April 2012

Learn Tips And Hints On Why Vehicles Need Car Tracking Systems

By Fiona Hunt


Car tracking systems were initially used by businesses that had a large number of vehicles on the road. It helped them to know where each vehicle was in its schedule and to re-organize deliveries, collections, etc. Based on the information from the GPS devices. The information could be downloaded to a computer and used for business planning.

Car tracking system generally falls into just two categories, passive and active systems. The market has a wide selection on offer that is suitable for business and personal vehicles. Vehicle users have quickly caught on to the advantages of GPS, and systems are now using satellite and cellular networks and providing more real time information in response to customer demands.

Passive devices are usually triggered by a specific action such as the ignition key being turned to start the engine or a vehicle door being opened. The device records the time and the vehicles movements until the engine is switched off or the driver opens the door to get out. The device can then either be removed and the data downloaded to a computer, or the data can be transferred via a wireless download.

Whereas, the active GPS device is sending the vehicle's geographical position and whether it has stopped or is still moving through a satellite or cell network in real time. Similar information as that collected for the passive GPS is sent to a computer or data recorder at the drivers base.

It has not taken long for other industries to identify the advantages of using vehicle GPS devices. Bus operators have adapted the systems to provide information on bus schedules, timetables, and recorded announcements. Etc. Private owners have started to install system in their vehicles as a theft precaution.

GPS devices are very quickly becoming a standard installation in newer vehicles. They are particularly useful when used in high end motors that are a prime target for motor thieves. Tracking systems allow the Police to quickly find and retrieve stolen vehicle using a GPS locator.

The car and accessories market is fast moving and the demand for better and more secure equipment is continually growing. The latest development in GPS has been the system that allows the car owner to operate and lock the doors and engine by remote control. Insurance providers are big fans of anything that enhances security and will often provide cheaper premiums if a car tracking system are installed.




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