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How can you find out if your car has a tracker on it?

Sometimes, our gut feelings are right, and your car could be having a tracker on it. So how do you find out?

 

As a car buyer, you’ll want to know everything about it. How big is the trunk? What’s the horsepower? Where does it come from? Okay, so not the last one.

But what if your new car starts acting funny? Do you suspect someone is following your movements? May be a business rival or former lover?

Sometimes, our gut feelings are right, and your car could be having a tracker on it. So how do you find out?

Look at the headlights and tail lights

There are many types of trackers; some are relatively easy to detect, while others could be nearly undetectable without some know-how and time invested in research first!

The headlights and tail lights are your first stop when looking for a tracker. Are there any new parts? Is there any damage to the lights? Are there strange wires or cables connected to them?

Do you see any unusual lights or indicators on your dashboard when you turn on your headlights, especially if they’re not supposed to be there (like a light that indicates when someone else is driving your car)?

Check the interior of the car

Check your car’s interior for a power source, such as a battery or cigarette lighter plug. If you don’t see one, check under the car (it may be hidden in an area that is hard to see).

Search your car to see if any wires or antennas are connected to anything suspicious. You might even want to take off some panels inside your vehicle and inspect components like speakers or dashboards. If cameras are attached anywhere in or on the car, they will also be wired into these components.

Check under the hood of your car

If you’re looking for a tracker, checking under the hood of your car is a great place to start.

If you see something that resembles a tracking device, don’t touch it. Even if it’s not a tracker, it could be some other dangerous or potentially illegal device that’s better left alone. Get in touch with local law enforcement immediately!

Pay attention to the car’s performance

Other things you can do to determine if your car has a tracker include paying attention to your car’s fuel economy. If you notice that it’s tanking up more often than usual and not getting great mileage, there could be something erroneous with the engine or transmission.

That may mean someone tampered with your vehicle while they had it—and possibly installed a tracker device.

Another thing to note is performance. Does your engine run smoothly? Is there any loss in acceleration or braking distance? If so, experts at https://www.trackingfox.com/ says that there’s a good chance someone has tampered with one or more systems to install an unauthorized tracking device into your vehicle!

Ask a professional to find out if your car is being tracked

A professional can look for an electronic device attached to the car’s undercarriage. If there is one, it will probably be small and rectangular (about the size of a matchbox) and connected by wires to the car’s battery.

You can remove it yourself or have somebody else do it for you. If you have found nothing, you can rest easy knowing that your vehicle is not being tracked.

Ways to find out if someone is tracking your car

If you suspect someone is following your vehicle, get a professional to check for you or try some of the methods below.

  • Check the headlights, tail lights, and interior of your car: If there’s a tracker in these areas, it will be noticeable. Look for sparks flying from any light filament wires and examine them closely with a magnifying glass or microscope. If there are any changes in how they appear (such as worn down), there could be something wrong that could indicate that someone has tampered with them somehow.

 

  • Check under the hood of your car: This is another place where trackers may be installed into vehicles illegally by criminals who want to keep tabs on their victims without permission.

Remember, if you think someone is tracking your vehicle and want to get rid of the device, don’t destroy it alone. Call a professional who can inspect the vehicle and effectively remove the tracker, so no damage is done.

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Retha Fitchat

Retha Fitchat is an experienced part time journalist for Vaalweekblad. WhatsApp: 083 246 0523
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