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Can you tell me how to know if your car has a GPS tracker?
I've seen some posts on social media about people finding tracking devices stuck to their cars. Is there a way to know if your car has a GPS tracker?
Melanie Krieps Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Nobody wants to be followed without their permission. Luckily, there are some simple ways to know if your car has a GPS tracker.
Before crawling under your car, make sure you know what you’re looking for. Tracking devices can come in different shapes and sizes depending on the manufacturer, but most will look like a small metal box with a magnet on one side. Some may also have an indicator light or antenna.
Next, grab a flashlight and check these common exterior GPS spots:
- Both front and rear wheels, including the crevices of your rims.
- Beneath the undercarriage.
- Behind your bumpers.
- Under the hood, attached to any hoses, your battery, or the inside of your vehicle panels.
- The edges of your vehicles body parts
After looking around the vehicle, check the interior. Pay special attention to:
- The data port underneath the dashboard and steering wheel
- Under all the seats
- Spare tire compartment
- Cargo flaps
Hopefully, you won’t find anything suspicious!
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- Gregory R.
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