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Hey guys

Just wondering if anyone out there know if GPS tracking devices are allowed to be installed in your own vehicles? Also, just want to get a general feedback on if there were a fairly decently priced GPS tracking device available, would you get them?

Thanks!!

Yes of course you can track your own vehicle. 2 main types of tracking available are a self monitoring system such as the Mongoose VT404 which is affordable and only other costs after installation are sms costs between you and the car. The other type is usually more expensive and has annual monitoring or subscription costs but offers alot more in terms of datalogging the vehicles events throughout the day and also realtime tracking. Prices vary from state to state.

As far as I know its fine to track your own car.

I've cheaped out on mine and used an android handset with an inbuilt gps reciever off ebay and a car charger, using prepaid mobile or really cheap optus resellers you can have a great little solution. I'm currently paying $5 a month on an optus reseller to track my car 24/7 which is pretty decent.

In Victoria? Speak to Chuck at Carzon car audio in Dandenong; he knows what he's doing. 9791 4301

generally a mobile Sim card is the cost efficient way to go. You'd want to go with the carrier that has the most coverage though; ie; telstra.

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