7
Tips For Choosing A GPS Vehicle Tracking System
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.Too bad, you did not have
that GPS vehicle tracking system installed in your car.
To be guided in choosing the
right GPS vehicle tracking system, here are 7 essential tips
you have to keep in mind:
Fitting a GPS vehicle
tracking system can not only give you peace of mind, it can
save you money as well. Whether you are planning to fit a GPS
tracking to your business vehicles as part of a fleet
management strategy, or fitting a GPS device to your personal
car, there are several things to consider before choosing the
right vehicle tracking system for your needs. |
1) Type Of Tracking Systems
Basically, four major types of GPS
vehicle tracking systems you can choose from. These are the car
navigation GPS system, the portable outdoors GPS unit, the marine
GPS system, and the PDA/GPS hybrid. Overall, you could find the
in-car GPS navigation system the most useful when you want to know
your exact location when you're driving without a map.
There are various types of vehicle
tracking systems available. For individual users, the most common
system is an on-board navigation system that uses GPS technology to
provide the best route from point A to point B. Other GPS systems
fitted to cars and vehicles monitor the vehicle's position at any
time (usually to within inches of the vehicle's real-time position)
and are particularly useful for fleet management.
2) Voice Instructions
Make sure your GPS vehicle tracking
system is capable of giving you voice instructions when driving.
3) Real Time Tracking
Another feature that would be vital
for a GPS vehicle tracking system is its ability to utilize a
"real-time" wireless network that could allow you to
process information via a visual representation, in case you want to
verify if you're doing the right turns.
Good GPS tracking systems have an
ability to utilise a 'real-time' wireless network that allows
information via a visual representation.
4) Quality Over Price
Cheaper GPS vehicle tracking systems
might conk out before you can use it. A GPS vehicle tracking system
is an investment, so make sure you get the best brand.
Although it may be tempting to go
for the cheapest vehicle tracking system you can buy, the more you
pay for a system the better the quality.
5) Speed Limit Monitor
Another important feature that you
need to check out is that if your GPS vehicle tracking system has a
speed limit monitor, which will get you out of trouble with the
police.
Some vehicle tracking systems also
have a speed limit monitor, which can notify fleet managers if their
vehicles are using excessive speed.
A speed limit monitor can allow
fleet managers to stop drivers who constantly break the speed limits
from wasting company money and, more importantly, endangering the
lives of themselves and other road users.
6) No Monthly
Fees Make sure your GPS vehicle
tracking system offers you the service for free with your receiver.
Some companies offer these tracking services with affordable fees.
7) User-Friendly
Clearly, you will be amazed of how
it could save you time, money and even your life if you have
installed a GPS vehicle tracking system in your car.
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