The best places to install a car tracking device

If you are looking to install a tracking device in your car, you may be wondering where to put it and what are the best places to put it. In this article, we will review the best suggested locations and the advantages and disadvantages of each.

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Installing a vehicle tracking device on wires:

These are the most commonly used types of devices and are connected directly to the vehicle's wiring or via a fuse. The following are the most commonly used installation locations (see the image below):

• • under the seat 

• • Behind the dashboard 

• • behind the recorder 

• • Inside the air conditioner vents 

• • Behind the stairs in front of the passenger seat  

• • inside the bag  

• • Inside the ceiling light cavity 

• • Under the trim at the driver's door 

• • inside doors

These are the usual places and the larger the vehicle size, the easier it is to find a safe place for the device. One of the disadvantages of wired tracking devices is that they are easy to find by following the wires to reach the vehicle tracking device.

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Wireless Tracker Installation (Internal Battery/Magnetic Mount) 

These devices are flexible in choosing the installation location as they do not contain wires and can be installed with magnets or hidden anywhere inside the vehicle and come in different sizes and battery capacities ranging from one day to 3 years!

• • under the seats 

• • Inside the seats (depending on the size of the device) 

• • behind the recorder 

• • inside the bag 

• • inside the hood* 

• • Inside front or rear bumper* 

• • Inside the spare tire*

• • Inside trailer cavities for trucks and equipment 

• • Air conditioner vent

• • Behind the tail lights

Virtually any place is suitable for installing a wireless tracking device, taking into account its size. Among its disadvantages is its ease of exposure to harsh factors such as dust and heat (depending on the location of installation), as well as the battery capacity, as it needs to be charged every once in a while.

OBD device: 

This type of vehicle tracker is installed in the computer inspection slot but the device can be easily detected and to hide it better you can use a special connector designed for GPS devices. OBD It is sold online. 

Installing an OBD vehicle tracking device

So, what is the best way to install a tracking device for your vehicle? This depends on the type of vehicle you are using the tracking device for, and the level of security and privacy you require. In general, you should choose a high-quality tracking device and follow the manufacturer’s instructions and local laws when installing it. In this article, you can learn more about The most common types of car tracking devices