Finding a car tracking company that best suits you can be quite a tedious task. So what do you do if you want a quick answer? Go to a search engine and search something like, “What’s the best car tracking device in South Africa?" Well, if you ended up on this website, it means your query has led you here, and you’re looking for more information on us.
To answer your question, yes, we have one of the best vehicle tracking devices in South Africa. We’ve been in this industry for over 20 years and shown exceptional growth compared to our competitors. Now, why do drivers love us? Because we’ve got solutions that address all their vehicle security concerns and more.
Let’s get into it!
The best car tracker in South Africa is one that offers all-round safety solutions for different types of vehicles. It should offer you the latest technology so you’re always a step ahead of thieves, excellent customer service, and a good recovery rate. Cartrack ticks all these boxes, making Cartrack the best car tracking company in South Africa.
What makes us one of the best car tracking companies in South Africa are our solutions and reliability. The solutions we have cover everything you need to secure your car because we know that car safety isn’t just about the GPS tracking device.
But also, advanced technology produces even better results when the service is good. It’s things like backup units and people you can call for help at any time that make the experience much better.
Here are some of the top reasons we’re regarded as one of the best vehicle tracking services in South Africa:
The best way to find out if a company’s solutions are indeed effective is through their success rate. Over the last ten years, we’ve recovered more than 100 000 vehicles. This is due to our innovations and eagerness to learn more about the needs of our customers.
We’re committed to doing our best to get your car back and reducing the chances of theft in the first place.
Some people believe getting the device alone from places like online markets is enough. But what happens when that device has issues? Who do you take it to? And if your car gets stolen, who’s going to help you trace it? A vehicle tracking device without a team to rely on might be cheaper, but relative to the value of your car it's actually more expensive. You need a team of people you can rely on for things like technical support, customer queries, and of course, vehicle recovery.
Unlike many other companies, we include a stolen vehicle recovery service in our most basic tracking unit package. Not only that, but the recovery teams are available across the entire country, because a good car tracking company should have no limits as to how far it can trace your car within the country.
As a value-added service we also offer cross-border stolen-vehicle recovery. This means that should someone steal your car and somehow manage to take it to a neighbouring country, we’ll still be able to trace it. Our cross-border vehicle recovery service comes at an additional cost, but it’s still way less than what you'd pay for completely losing your car.
Our good service is recognised by many. We won the award for The Star’s Best Vehicle Tracking Company at their Readers' Choice Awards. This is an award based on votes from consumers who want to recognise services they believe are outstanding. Coming at the top of people’s minds in the vehicle tracking industry is something we’ll never take for granted. It’s a reflection of the service they receive.
All our devices are built in-house, which means we create and manufacture our hardware ourselves, unlike most vehicle tracking companies that outsource their devices. Because of this, we have the best knowledge of our vehicle tracking devices. We understand how they work better than anyone else, so should there be an issue, we’d know exactly what to do. This results in a better turnaround time when it comes to resolving issues.
If your tracking unit is being tampered with, our control room agents will receive a warning so they can alert you. This helps us notice signs of theft before thieves attempt to get away with your car.
What better way is there to know if you can put your trust in a company than to see how many other people do? We at Cartrack have over 2.8 million subscribers, and to take it a step further, we’ve got a 9.2 trust index on Hello Peter, the highest among other vehicle tracking companies in South Africa.
Many people only know the benefits of car tracking to be vehicle safety; well, to be fair, that’s the main goal, but this one device can make life easier in other ways. It can help keep your family safe, clear your name in sticky situations, and it might even help lower your insurance premiums.
Here’s how:
You can use the Cartrack app to monitor the safety of family members who share a car with you. On the app, you can create main user and sub-user accounts so you can see where they go and if they’re safe; and vice versa. You’ll also see trip histories that reveal your driving habits so you can see what bad habits need to change. Maybe you’ll notice that you’re always braking too hard and work on that.
If you know that you always drive responsibly and adhere to the rules of the road, you can use your driving history information to clear your name. For example, if you get a speeding ticket and you know you weren’t speeding, you’ll have trip histories to back you up. You can check your driving history records either on the app or by directly calling us to send you a more detailed report to use as evidence.
Insurers usually determine your premium based on your risk profile. The less risk you pose, the less you pay. Having a GPS tracking device is one of the ways to reduce your risk profile. In fact, depending on your vehicle and how much of a risk it poses, insurance companies might refuse to cover your vehicle unless you have a tracking device.
For a full package, you can pair your car tracking service with our devices and solutions. This gives you more vehicle security and assistance in times when you need it most. We’ve got:
Here’s why you need them:
One of the many other things we’re known for is providing good-quality dashcams. These days, a dashcam is a must-have because it can save you from situations like false accident accusations. In times where there's no one else to back up your side of the story, a dashcam will do that for you.
In recent months we’ve seen an increase in the amount of dashcam videos that have gone viral on the internet, showcasing incidents such as car accidents, e-hailing driver robberies, and hijackings. If you’ve seen some of those videos, you’ve probably seen some of our dashcams at work. Those videos have helped the victims and the police to identify the criminals, which has made it easier to find them.
Instead of trying to remember what the culprit looks so that the police can do a sketch for you, a dashcam gives the police a clear visual, speeding up the search. Once the videos reach the public eye, the thieves are usually apprehended and in court within a few days.
One very distinct South African concept is that of a carguard. Having someone watch over your car while you’re running errands at your local shopping centre gives us all a sense of security. But to take it a step further, you can get a virtual one, which we call CarWatch. All you need to do is switch it on via your mobile app after you’ve parked your car, and you’ll get a notification if your car moves.
These days, criminals are trying their best to outsmart tracking devices by jamming GPS signals, making it difficult to trace your car if it’s been stolen. To combat this, you need a backup tracking unit that doesn’t rely on GPS technology. In fact, if you drive a car that’s classified as ‘high risk’, most insurers will require your car to have more than one tracking unit.
For this reason, we’ve got a backup unit that we call the Cartrack Tag. This device uses its own proprietary network, which means it can’t be jammed. Through this, we can still trace your car’s whereabouts should criminals steal it and attempt to conceal the location using signal jamming devices.
For the days when you’re on the road and your car breaks down, or you somehow get an injury, we’ve got our Protector service, with which you’ll get quick roadside and medical assistance. All you’ll have to do is press the button on your Cartrack mobile app and we’ll call you straightaway to find out what kind of help you need. Since we can already see your car’s location, getting help to you will be quicker.
Any company that claims to be one of the best in their industry needs to prove it right? We’ve compiled a few of our recent recovery stories, online reviews, and results from a comparison site. We’re always open to feedback because it helps us grow and learn more about what our customers need.
Have a look:
Soshanguve
On Monday, 10 February 2026, a hijacked vehicle was tracked to Block P in Soshanguve following jamming alerts. Upon arrival, our recovery team discovered a signal jamming device. The vehicle was successfully recovered, and the scene was handed over to SAPS for further investigation.
R55, Pretoria West
On Tuesday, 24 February 2026, Cartrack’s Recovery Team responded to an early jamming alert involving a bakkie. Using our anti-jamming technology, our recovery team managed to trace the vehicle and spotted it as it was moving from Wonderboom towards the R55. They then intercepted it and brought it to a standstill. Two signal jamming devices were found inside the vehicle.
The Gauteng Traffic Police attended the scene and placed the suspect under arrest. The suspect was detained at Pretoria West SAPS, while the vehicle was booked in at Pretoria West Vehicle Identification Services.
Tashwell D.W | TrustPilot
“My motorcycle was hijacked tonight, 16 July 2026. I contacted Cartrack and was given immediate assistance. My motorcycle was recovered in less than 30 minutes with no damage. Thank you to Reuben and Beon for their impeccable service; they even brought the bike home to me”.
Lindiwe N | HelloPeter
“My vehicle was stolen on 07/06/2025 during a housebreaking. Cellphones, wallets, money, ID documents and licences were also taken. I borrowed a phone from my son, who was not in the house when all this happened, to call Cartrack. I am so impressed with their efficiency, and my car was recovered within minutes. I'm happy to say I have my car, and we found it still intact with nothing broken. Thank you Cartrack for coming through for me when I needed you the most”.
The website Tracker Prices is well known for suggesting and comparing affordable vehicle tracking packages. It’s transparent and gives you information on the available options in the country. Based on the criteria of recovery success, technology & reliability, and customer support, we got a 4.7/5 rating, the highest when compared to other companies in our industry.
Our vehicle tracking services start at R99 per month. This package includes things like stolen vehicle recovery, control room positioning, and access to our mobile app. Our other services come at an additional cost, so if you want to find out how much your package will be, you can fill out this form and an agent will contact you immediately.
We have one of the best car tracking devices in South Africa, and if you have your doubts, then read this article and find out why.
