How to Use a GPS Tracker Locator to Find Hidden GPS Trackers in Your Car
GPS trackers are a great tool for businesses, law enforcement agencies, and even private citizens to use to keep tabs on their vehicles or personal belongings. However, a shady person could attach one to your car in an attempt to spy on you or for some other reason. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to find and destroy these hidden tracking devices in your vehicle. First, you will want to conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle. Look for wires that don’t match up with the rest of your vehicle’s wires, a device that doesn’t belong, and any other suspicious marks or signs of tampering. You should also check the underside of your vehicle. If the person who installed the device is particularly industrious, they may have even placed it behind the wheel wells. You can also check under your gas tank cap, inside the back of your trunk (if you have a cargo area), under the front or rear bumpers, behind the grill or radiator, and even under the hood.
Lone Worker NZ Once you’ve done an internal and external search of your vehicle, it’s time to start looking for a GPS tracker. If it is a plug and play type device, it will likely be connected to your car’s OBD port or cigarette lighter. If the device is hardwired, it will have multiple wires and connect to your vehicle’s battery and ignition. This type of device is more difficult to locate and will require disassembling your dashboard.
Mechanic friends have told me that they see GPS trackers attached to cars in their shops more often than you would expect, and the owners are almost always completely unaware of their presence. This is not just because of the fact that these trackers are extremely affordable for people to buy and install, but also because they’re very easy to conceal. This is why it’s a good idea to check your vehicle with an electronic sweeper, which can be found online or in surveillance supply stores. This device will scan your vehicle for cellular transmissions and radio frequency signals, which are both common signals that GPS trackers emit.
If you’re unsure that there isn’t a GPS tracker in your vehicle, consider hiring a professional to perform a more thorough inspection. Technicians specializing in automotive electronics, car audio, and car alarms will have the equipment and know-how to spot these hidden devices quickly. If you’re still unable to find the device, you can try searching with a bug detector. These can be purchased at surveillance supply stores and are designed to detect active trackers, though they won’t pick up any passive transmissions from a passive tracker. A good sweeper will cost you about $50. You can even rent one for a few hours if you’re not sure you’ll be able to find the device yourself. You can also hire a TSCM (surveillance) professional to help you with this process. They will be able to use specialized equipment to search your car and detect any signals coming from a GPS tracker.
