kbeach Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Has anyone had experience with GPS auto security systems? I see that some available systems have a monthly fee which could get expensive for a car that is only driven a couple of months a year. I would be interested in one that has its own battery so it could be used for both 6 & 12 volt cars and maybe actived by the police or me.Any information would be greatly appreciated.ThanksKen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeach Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 Thanks I'll give them a callKen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Might look at the new item that OnStar has out. I it is a rear view mirror that I think has everything in the mirror. That way you could move it from car to car...I think.https://www.onstar.com/web/fmv/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan at larescorp Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Might look at the new item that OnStar has out. I it is a rear view mirror that I think has everything in the mirror. That way you could move it from car to car...I think.OnStar needs a 12 volt connection to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbeach Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Right, OnStar is 12 volt plus mirror can not be moved car to car plus there is a monthly fee.Does anyone have information on lojack for classics (www.lojackforclassics.com) good/bad or ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTX5467 Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 There are GPS "tracking" services which many fleet services use to track their delivery vehicles. FleetMatics is one. A hand-held Garmin would more likely fit the parameters listed, though. Only thing is that battery life is 4 hrs when unthethered. Key issue would be the 6V and 12V capabilities.When I read the initial post, what crossed my mind was "LoJack", but I'm not sure if there's tracking capabilities unless it's activated. PLUS, there has to be a police unit which has a LoJack transmitter/receiver in it for that service to be worth the price, as I understood it several years ago (when it was being highly promoted over OnStar).Regarding the "monthly fee", pretty hard to get around that for 24/7 monitoring via a service provider!!!Just some thoughts,NTX5467 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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