Does CarMax Install a GPS Tracker on Financed Cars

Car dealerships typically finance vehicles for people who can afford to pay off the car and the auto loan. But sometimes a person falls behind on their payments and the car dealership has to repossess it.

What Does That Mean For The Customer?

A GPS tracker is the tool used by car dealers like CarMax to locate a vehicle when an auto loan is in default. The device can be plugged into the 12-volt system of the automobile or hidden anywhere on the car.

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A person who is a bit of an electrical expert may be able to find the real time GPS tracker hard-wired into the automobile. But those without an electrical background should take the car to a stereo/audio installation business and let them know where the GPS tracker is wired.

Where Do Car Dealers Put GPS Trackers?

One of the common places that car dealerships install a GPS tracker is in the wheel wells. This can be a risky spot because the GPS tracker might fall out of the car's wheel well and get lost or damaged by debris kicked up by the wheels.

Another place that CarMax puts a GPS tracker is under the driver's seat, but this can be tricky because the driver's legs will be positioned close to the tracker. If this is the case, a driver might need to purchase an OBD extension cable so they can plug the GPS tracker in closer to the pedals.