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By Greg Bartlett

Antique cars bring a smile to every face as they cruise around town. One only has to hear the cries of “Look at the old car, Mommy!” to appreciate the benefit they offer to old and young alike. For some, antique cars are more than a passing enjoyment, they are a lifetime hobby, even an obsession. Car shows around the country offer the opportunity for average folks to enjoy the automobiles of the past and for collectors to show off their prizes. GPS tracking offers protection for these prized possessions by giving owners the ability to monitor the whereabouts of each car at any given time.

Car Shows & GPS Tracking

As GPS tracking becomes more user friendly, car owners have begun using the technology to prevent theft and to provide peace of mind regarding the safety of their means of transportation. For owners of show vehicles, this protection becomes even more important as the car gains not only monetary value, but also the value of being irreplaceable, even should insurance cover the loss. Police officers report that GPS-equipped vehicles have a significantly higher recovery rate in the event of theft than do those vehicles without such equipment.

An added benefit of GPS tracking technology is that during shows, the devices can be used to provide real time online updates of movement so that friends and family can follow the events remotely. One recent show involved a procession of cars through multiple cities. The GPS equipped cars could be viewed in real time as the tracking devices sent updates every minute. Family and friends who couldn’t attend the event were still able to enjoy the procession from their homes and to observe the day’s activities online.

Whether you’re an antique car owner or you simply want to provide an added measure of protection to the family car, GPS tracking provides the extra pair of eyes you need in the event of a theft. Car thefts increasingly occur not only among expensive and rare vehicles, but also among less pricy models. Even car thieves need to cater to their buyers and less expensive cars are easier to sell in a tight economy. Whatever your reason for purchasing a GPS tracking device, you can rest assured that in the event of theft, your car will be much more likely to be among the successfully recovered vehicles if it boasts the protection of technology than would be possible otherwise.