How to know which vehicle tracker you need
With so many different vehicle trackers available on the market it is understandable that many companies really are not sure which one will be the best one for their requirements. This is why it can be a good idea to turn to an expert in the field like Trackershop UKwho will be able to give you the valuable insight needed on what features you may want to look for in a suitable vehicle tracker.
The ever-expanding industry of fleet and vehicle tracking benefits from the continual innovations that are taking place with the technology industry and new and improved features are being added to trackers all the time so it is little wonder that choosing one is a confusing business.
Should you choose a visible or hidden tracker?
One of the first things you might want to consider is whether you want a tracker that everyone can see or whether you would prefer to keep the presence of your tracker hidden.
Hidden trackers need to either have an extended battery life or they require to be connected to an external power source in order to ensure that they work without interruptions and do not require frequent maintenance. In general most forms of hidden trackers will be more expensive then the standard types of tracker.
Not everyone requires their tracker to be hidden so if visibility is not a problem than there are a lot more trackers to consider and these can also be more affordable.
Consider your needs
One big consideration is the type of features that you will find from one vehicle tracker to another. The cheaper the device the less features it will have so you should consider exactly what you want from your tracker as this will have a big impact on the models that you will want to look at. Consider what features you will find useful, and which features won’t need. The last thing you want to do is realise later down the line that have purchased something that is missing some of the features that would actually be very useful to you.
Some of the devices that are available to purchase will have GPS tracking software that is capable of making reports at regular intervals, from every couple of minutes to every couple of hours. There are also those that offer real-time updates which can be incredibly useful if you are looking to keep an eye on your delivery vehicles in order to be able to update customers should their delivery be unavoidably held up.
Location data packets are also worth looking into. Depending on what you require, these will come in a range of different prices with some offering better performance and quality than others.
There are even trackers that are waterproof so this may also be something that you want to think about depending on the environment that it will be used in.
How important is quality in a tracker?
There are plenty of trackers out there that are at the cheaper end of the price scale, however these are made of cheaper components which give them a weaker signal reception and usually less accurate location coordinates. They can also be a little unstable and may even need resetting on a fairly regular basis. They offer limited features and really are not a suitable choice for anyone looking for a tracker for commercial purposes.
Unfortunately, there are also plenty of fakes out there as well that purport to be authentic trackers from some of the big brands. The best way to ensure that you are getting a good quality tracker, that will give you value for money and do everything you need it to be, is to ensure that you purchase from a specialist tracker stockist.
