GPS Trackers/LoJack etc type devices

I have the same question: looking for a tracker (though in Western Europe)... which system and/or brand and/or companies would you recommend and why? For example is a long standby time important? Are alle of them relying on GPS? Can they be easily removed by thieves?

 

I installed: https://amcrest.com/am-gl300w-4g-real-time-gps-tracker-with-ip67-waterproof-magnetic-case-am-gl300w-4g-am-gl-hm3g-v3.html
I purchased a 12v to 5v adapter from Amazon. It has low voltage protection at 11.6 v. If battery drops below 11.6, it stops power to GPS battery. Note, the GPS has a battery good for 2 weeks, when fully charged. The GPS will let you know when power is getting low. I signed up with Amcrest GPS for 1 minute updates. Even if someone kills the battery, the GPS still has power for 2 weeks.Works great.
The GPS can get location from Cell towers and GPS. Usually from cell towers.

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Anybody purchase a unit that does not have to go through a third party.
It will give you the position etc directly.

 

Hi, I am a former senior installation technician for LoJack with 14 years experience.

To my knowledge I am the only person to install a LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System in a Ferrari Enzo.

It is not GPS based but works on radio frequency. It is ultra low frequency and from personal experience I was able to track a unit from 4 levels underground, it was parked behind a metal dumpster.

I do not know of a system that performs as well as LoJack.

I'm happy to answer any questions.

 

Try the old iPhone GPS idea..

 

I've dealt with that issue before. Break off the car's antenna and the GPS fails.

 

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Are you talking LoJack or GPS? GPS needs a clear line of sight to the sky. LoJack does not. Also, GPS will not connect inside a building(no line of site).

 

In Europe we have Coyote (ex Traqueur). Equipment + Installation was about 1200 euros. you can pay a subscription that gives you access to some support in case of theft I believe. But you can still see the car location without the subscription so why bother.

 

I see. There is more than one service out there but when I started with LoJack in 1994 I haven't seen one more effective.

Out here we had/have Teletrac. Works with you cell phone. However, if you car goes out of cell range you are out of luck.
Don't know the exchange rate but here a LoJack systems is $699 one time payment and nothing more.

 

I didn't know LoJack was still around. Years ago I used to see police cars with the 4 antennas, but I haven't seen those in a long time. Do they use something else now?

 

Yes they are still around. The company was bought by CalAmp but it google LoJack you will still see their presence.

Patrol cars still have their antennas but the main issue is officers change cars very often so training has lagged which is stupid. It's probably the easiest system to operate.

I left the company 5 years ago.