car gps tracking system

My dad owns a used car dealership. He recently purchased a GPS tracking device off Ebay relatively cheap. The intent is to install GPS systems in the more expensive cars we sell so that if people skip town or move we have a way to locate the car for repossession. My question is how do units like this work? From my understanding you have to buy a SIM card and install it in this thing. Then from there you can send a SMS text message to the SIM card and it will respond with Latitude and Longitude of the unit.

Neither one of us really understand completely how this works. Where we could get our hands on a SIM card or if there is a way to get one without a monthly fee or anything like that.

Also is there a GPS tracking unit we could buy that wouldn't need a SIM card that we could just track online or something? We don't really need anything fancy and would prefer something with no monthly fee. It's likely that we'd never have to use it but if someone takes off with a $10,000 car we'd like to be able to track it down.

Any suggestions?

You might check in to SPOT. Its one I just became aware of recently. There is a "tracking option" which causes it to report its position. No other device is needed.
http://www.findmespot.com/en/

There are lots of these things around, more an more everyday. You might just want to get LO-JACK's.http://www.lojack.com/low-jack.html

Then there is the Live Track units but they do have a fee of $39.95/mo but no contract and no sim or phone connection is used.
http://www.liveviewgps.com/live+trac+pt- 10+.html

2009-07-11 14:35:00 by Jkidd

GPS/GSM/GPRS Vehicle Tracker Locator Good Hand Security Products Ofc/Showroom: Good hand Bldg, 147 ilocos Sur St Bago Bantay Quezon City Metro ...

...or if my parents can track me by the gps already installed in my car?....how could i tell if there is a tracking system installed?

It is possible for your parents to install a gps system and you wouldn't know it. They can also track you if your cell phone has gps capability.

2009-06-22 18:41:15 by xo_hollicrombiie

Price: $199.99 $155.00

Up to 4 week battery life
Easily attaches to backpacks, vehicles and pet collars with included case
Request current location from a computer or smart phone
1 year of tracking service included
Small, lightweight and waterproof up to 1m

I am looking into buying a GPS for my car. I know a little about Garmin and a few more. I don't need something super fancy. I'm just looking for a cost effective option that will help me get where I need to go. I travel fairly often and it would be a nice thing to have in unfamiliar territory.

Please let me know what the best options are under $200.

Thanks,

Garmin nuvi 760 ...around $200

excellent unit !

2009-03-24 10:27:25 by Josh C

The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing to your PC behind headliners and side panels and terminates to a custom USB connector
Typical application can include marine environments, aviation, commercial use such as fire truck, police cars and utility vehicles and buses
SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive a high degree of GPS accuracy
The BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that require a magnetic mounting with waterproof configuration
Combining both design and technology into an iF product design award 2006 winning GPS receiver

Hey! As a part of my MBA i am doing market research on "using GPS tracking system as a security measure in INDIAN cars"

So can anybody help me out

If you are studying for an MBA, would it not stand to reason that you are smart enough to figure out the relevant information you need?

2006-05-11 05:10:36 by Srini

My kids are both in High School and I put one in my older son's car. I think it is the greatest thing! It gives me piece of mind when he is driving. He is a good kid, but a few of his friends have been racing. I am happy to know my son isn't, (at least in his car)

yes i would ..please tell!!!
i need to keep track of hubby

2007-08-15 18:22:15 by Mark M