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Can you tell me how to know if your car has a GPS tracker?
I've seen some posts on social media about people finding tracking devices stuck to their cars. Is there a way to know if your car has a GPS tracker?
Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Nobody wants to be followed without their permission. Luckily, there are some simple ways to know if your car has a GPS tracker.
Before you go out and crawl under your car, make sure you know what you’re looking for. Tracking devices can come in different shapes and sizes depending on the manufacturer, but most of them will look like a small metal box with a magnet on one side. Some may also have an indicator light or antenna.
You should grab a flashlight so you can see into the dark crevices of your wheel wells and undercarriage–both common places for a GPS tracker to be hidden.
After looking around outside the vehicle, check the interior. Pay special attention to:
- The data port underneath the dashboard and steering wheel
- Under all the seats
- Spare tire compartment
- Cargo flaps
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