GPS Tracking Increases the Chance of Getting Caught By Greg Bartlett Most people are unaware that many cars and trucks leave the factory with a small GPS vehicle tracking device installed. Others have tracking systems installed by their owners as an aftermarket item. In either case, the odds of recovering a stolen vehicle and catching
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Should you accept that company car? By Jackie Gately A company car is a shiny status symbol and can be a great employment “perk,” particularly in a down-turned economy. However, before accepting one as part of your compensation plan, carefully consider the pros and cons to understand any strings attached. Pros
By Greg Bartlett GPS tracking technology uses a transceiver system and the Global Positioning System network of satellites to track objects within just a few meters. GPS technology grew out of the satellite navigation systems used for ocean going vessels (LORAN) in the late 1970s and has over the last years moved from geeky novelty
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By Greg Bartlett One of the great problems for businesses with delivery vehicles is knowing when a product or package will arrive. Delivery drivers will run a scheduled route, but they don’t always choose the shortest route or the most fuel efficient one, often sticking with familiarity over efficiency. Even worse, while very rare, sometimes
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If you are looking to protect your vehicle with a GPS vehicle recovery device, the time is right. With auto theft on the rise, your vehicle is at risk. Be sure to do your research before you buy. Many buyers get tricked into buying something their car dealer recommends because it’s convenient. Others go with
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The Brazilian government has mandated that all new manufactured vehicles must be equipped with a GPS anti-theft device. In some areas of Brazil, a car is stolen as often as every 3 minutes. The problem is not limited to property crime though. Many of these thefts involve violent assault and some are even killed for
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You may be at risk if you own anything of value. It used to be that high dollar items were most likely to be stolen but that’s not so anymore. From personal theft to shoplifting and even employee theft, you may be shocked to learn what’s hot this year. Imagine coming home and finding your
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It is a rather startling statistic, but as many as there were over 1.2 million vehicles stolen in the U.S. last year. However, I recently read another rather impressive statistic: that in the United States and Latin America, some insurance companies will give customers a discount of up to twenty-five percent off if they install
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There’s no doubt that times are tough with the current economy. Now, the car dealers are feeling the heat. As some people lose their jobs, they cannot afford to pay their bills. For many, this means not paying the loan on their vehicle. Auto repossessions hit a 10-year high in 2008. Repossession agents have pointed
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