Over the years, tracking services have become an essential safety tool for motorists and the level of convenience and control that it gives users has proven useful for all sorts of purposes.
According to specialists, tracking services allows motorists to personally track and monitor their vehicles while giving them the peace of mind that their vehicles and the people in them are safe and are where they are meant to be.
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However, said the specialists, if you’ve ever considered subscribing to a vehicle tracking service, chances are you’ve either thought of or heard of some common objections.
Ron Knott-Craig, executive: Operational services at Tracker SA said there are numerous vehicle-tracking myths that many drivers believe to be the truth.
According to Knott-Craig, understanding the common myths and misconceptions about vehicle-tracking services will ensure that you make an educated and well-considered decision.
Here are five of the most common misconceptions about vehicle-tracking services:
- Vehicle-tracking is unnecessary – I can keep track of my car using a cellphone
- Tracking devices and services are all the same
- I can’t afford a tracking service
- Tracking devices are complicated and difficult to use
- Vehicle-tracking doesn’t really work.
“In the last 21 years, we have recovered over 85 000 vehicles in partnership with the South African Police Service,” said Knott-Craig.
“Vehicle-tracking services have made a massive impact on the reduction of vehicle crime in South Africa and this was reflected in the last crime statistics that were released. In 2007/8 there were approximately 94 000 reported cases of vehicle theft and this has reduced to just over 70 000 cases in 2016/17.
“That is a 34 per cent decrease over the last 10 years and an indication of the significant impact the vehicle-tracking industry has made by supporting the police in the fight against vehicle crime.”
Details: Tracker South Africa 086 060 5040.
