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Turo GPS Tracking Requirements: What Hosts Need to Know

October 28, 2026 Published by
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Turo does not require a GPS tracker for most U.S. hosts, but it permits GPS units, aftermarket trackers, and factory telematics to protect your car. The key U.S. rules: vehicles worth $125,000 or more need an activated OEM tracker, AirTags are banned as active trackers, and interior cameras or audio recording require the guest’s written consent. This guide breaks down Turo GPS tracking requirements as they appear in Turo’s host policy, then covers which tracker types work best for peer-to-peer rentals and how to set one up so it protects your car without creating problems with guests. Policy note: Turo... View Article

Cars With GPS Tracking Built In: Does Yours Have It?

October 28, 2026 Published by
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Many newer cars have GPS tracking built in through factory-installed telematics: a cellular modem and GPS receiver that power emergency assistance, remote app features, and connected services. Whether you can actually see your car’s location depends on the automaker’s connected-services account, and that location data flows through the manufacturer’s cloud, not one you control. Below, you’ll learn how to check whether yours is one of the many cars with GPS tracking built in, what factory telematics can and can’t do, who has access to the data, and when a dedicated GPS tracker is the better fit for a family car... View Article

ATV GPS Tracker Guide: Hardwired vs. Battery for Off-Road Fleets

October 1, 2026 Published by
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The right ATV GPS tracker depends on power. If an ATV or UTV runs most days and has a healthy 12-volt battery, a hardwired tracker gives you real-time location, ignition status, and engine hours. If the machine sits idle, moves between sites on a trailer, or has no battery worth tapping, a battery-powered tracker is the better fit. The stakes are real. The National Insurance Crime Bureau counted 11,050 ATVs reported stolen in 2025, and only 23% were recovered, the lowest recovery rate of any recreational vehicle type in its analysis (NICB, 2026). This guide walks through how off-road tracking... View Article

Boat GPS Tracker Guide: What to Know Before You Buy

October 1, 2026 Published by
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The best boat GPS tracker depends on where your boat is stored and where you take it. For theft protection at a marina, on a trailer, or on inland and near-shore water, a waterproof cellular tracker with movement alerts does the job. For emergencies offshore, beyond cell range, you need a registered 406 MHz EPIRB or PLB, which is a separate safety device. Getting that distinction right before you buy saves money and prevents a dangerous gap in your safety plan. This guide covers how a boat GPS tracker differs from a car tracker, how cellular and satellite options compare... View Article

What is GPS Fleet Tracking? A Comprehensive Overview

June 25, 2026 Published by
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Real-Time Location: Track every vehicle’s exact coordinates with up-to-the-second accuracy. Cost Reduction: Cut fuel consumption by up to 30% and idle time by 20% to 30%. Operational Control: Streamline dispatching, automate maintenance, and protect assets. Operating a commercial fleet without knowing where your vehicles are is like running a business in the dark. You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Every unmonitored mile costs your business money in wasted fuel, delayed dispatches, and missed maintenance. If you are losing hundreds of dollars per vehicle each month to unauthorized use or excessive idling, you need a system that gives you immediate,... View Article