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Why Is GPS Tracking For Cars So Popular?

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Mayika Fleet Management
Why Is GPS Tracking For Cars So Popular?

For a long time GPS tracking was considered a luxury item. Only the most serious collectors and racers used them. They were difficult to get, expensive and most people did not even have the space or knowledge to mount one. They were also known to break down frequently. In addition, most of the systems were limited in their range of activity. If you wanted to track your car in another country it would be very difficult to track it and get good results.

 

Recently this has all changed. Advancements in the technology that make use of satellites and passive infrared have made it possible to track anything and everything with an incredible degree of accuracy. There are even devices now available that can sense whether or not a car is present in a specific area. If it isn't, it won't report back to you.

 

This kind of technology is not just useful for tracking cars. It can be used in the fleet management field as well. By using a high quality GPS tracking system you can ensure that your drivers are maintaining proper working hours, ensuring optimum driving efficiency and saving you money on labour costs by reducing the amount of time your vehicles are on the road.

 

The fully integrated GPS tracking system will report to you in real time, which means that even if the vehicle goes out of service, you will know immediately. You can also see what vehicle is being driven from your fleet headquarters and then decide which vehicles need to be withdrawn. This reduces unnecessary usage of your valuable assets.

 

Many car fleets are equipped with in-car navigation systems that are wireless. These allow the driver to easily navigate between destinations. However, these systems are often inaccurate and sometimes provide unreliable data. With GPS tracking you can check that these are correct and then pre-populate the maps up with the most efficient routes based on the speed of your vehicles and the fuel consumption.

 

The benefits of GPS tracking for cars are not just limited to keeping a track record of the speed of your vehicles. As the technology continues to develop, you can use it to monitor all aspects of the operation of your fleet. For example, you can monitor the quantity of fuel used by each vehicle in your fleet. This allows you to determine how much waste you could eliminate through supply and conditioning. Likewise you can monitor the temperature of the interior of your fleet to determine appropriate driver attire for cooler climates or heat-protective clothing for hot climates.

 

GPS tracking for cars is becoming increasingly popular because it does not require the addition of an external tracking device to the vehicle. It can be installed on to the vehicle itself and runs independently. There is no need for a dedicated communication system or even a connection to the internet. You simply need an internet connection to log into the system from any location and view the current position of each vehicle in your fleet.

 

Another major benefit of GPS tracking for cars is that the data provided by the system can be shared with third parties who can then make use of the data to improve their own fleet management. The data can be combined with information from the odometer and speedometer and this enables fleet managers to make informed decisions about the servicing and maintenance of fleet vehicles. Also, speeding tickets can be avoided by making drivers more cautious when it comes to maintaining a proper speed limit. GPS tracking for cars allows you to take swift action if an error in judgment causes an accident that is subsequently covered by insurance.

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