Fleet operators have enough on their plates to worry about vehicle theft as well. Read these answers to your most common questions about vehicle theft, how you can avoid it, and what role telematics plays in keeping your fleet safe from theft and hijackings.
Yes, if a hijacker has driven off with your vehicle and you have the ability to cut the engine, you can do so once they’re a safe distance away from where you are. Cartrack offers remote engine cutting as well as limp mode activation (where the vehicle can only operate at 30% capacity).
The best way to protect your drivers from hijackers is through training on the importance of awareness. They might be able to avoid the hijacking by being aware of their surroundings, and in a hijacking situation they should be trained on what to do. If the vehicle is ultimately stolen, Cartrack’s GPS tracking & recovery service is the best chance to retrieve it.
No, if a car thief or hijacker steals the Cartrack dashcam, the footage remains safely stored on our system.
Yes, Cartrack can still track stolen vehicles across the South African border. While our recovery team does everything in its power to prevent border crossings, we still operate together with border patrols and cross-country authorities to recover stolen vehicles as quickly as possible.
The best device to stop car theft is a hardwired tracking device coupled with a backup unit in case of GPS jamming. Cartrack offers both. We install your tracking device and then offer you the option to get the Cartrack Tag, which signals independently from traditional cellular tracking signal emissions (RF instead of cellular).
The R99 package from Cartrack is our standard GPS tracking and stolen vehicle recovery service for motorists. Fleet operators will be quoted individually based on the size of their fleet, the add-on services they choose, and the extent of their hardware installations.
Like all vehicle security measures, steering wheel locks are deterrents to prevent car theft, and they certainly prolong the process of stealing a car. However, thieves can still use tools to remove the steering wheel lock if they’re determined enough to snag your vehicle.
No, telematics devices (like dashcams and tracking devices) have a minimal effect on your vehicle’s battery. If the battery is in decent condition, quality telematics hardware from Cartrack won’t drain power because it doesn’t use as much power as cheaper, store-bought, or self-installed devices.
In layman terms, vehicle telematics is the working together of hardware IoT devices (like tracking devices, fuel sensors, or dashcams) and software that collects the data those devices provide. For example, a tracking device gives off a signal, but it’s the software that shows the location of that signal. The location is the telematics. It’s essentially the information that helps you manage your fleet with better decision-making.
Yes, a tracking device can still be hardwired into a truck that’s old. The device itself works independently from the truck’s mechanics, so it can be installed into any functional vehicle.
Cartrack stands out as a top GPS tracking service provider because of our dedication to excellent service and our stolen vehicle recovery success rate. We also strive to keep our pricing competitive, believing that every motorist and fleet company deserves to benefit from telematics and vehicle safety.
Car thieves are deterred by various vehicle protection methods that are visible from the outside. A sticker on your vehicles announcing that they can be tracked is a powerful way to keep thieves at bay. Visible vehicle cameras will also deter them because no criminal wants their face on camera.
Yes, hijackers can locate, detach, and discard a tracking device. However, Cartrack has made this harder and harder to do. Our strategy has evolved over time:
