GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices

libranof1987 · 2nd December 2011, 16:18

Given the alarming rise in the vehicle theft cases in our country and the proportionally decreasing seriousness shown by the police to recover the vehicles, I'm sure a lot of us are thinking of having our vehicles secured; apart from the simple Car locking systems and gear-locks.

One of the promising ways forward is GPS-tracking devices in the car which not just allow you to track the vehicle but also intimates you if it moves out of your set area.

A BHPian's thread on how GPS-tracking helped him recover his Scorpio inspires quite some confidence.

This thread should allow us to discuss GPS-tracking Ant-theft devices, the best ones and how to go about them.

LoJack is said to be one such really good system; unfortunately not available in India yet.

Anyone with any info or similar thoughts?

GTO · 2nd December 2011, 16:38

Neat thread idea.

Here is a discussion on how a stolen Mahindra Bolero was recovered using GPS-tracking : Bolero stolen, and RECOVERED. Also got screenshots

naman07 · 2nd December 2011, 17:17

Even I am looking for a GPS-tracking device for my yet to be delivered SUV. I inquired in the market for the same and got following quotes -

MapmyIndia - 15000
AutoCop (Along with Central Locking & Immobiliser) - 16000

Confused now which one to buy.

One question that I have is do all the these tracking device rely on the GSM service or there are some pure GPS based devices also?

ashutoshb · 2nd December 2011, 17:43

After my brother's Safari got stolen, we got fitted GPS tracking devices in all cars. Two Safaris, one Grande and one Swift. Features: Can locate car on Google maps, disable ignition through SMS, get location on SMS. Since it was a bulk deal, we got 8k per piece. The company, though, is an unknown entity (Hans Techno Systems), but trusted them because it has a tie up with the Noida police.

libranof1987 · 2nd December 2011, 17:45

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Originally Posted by ashutoshb

(Hans Techno Systems), but trusted them because it has a tie up with the Noida police.

Could you elaborate more on this please?

ashutoshb · 2nd December 2011, 17:54

The company somehow has struck a deal with the district police. The Noida police SP held several meetings with the public on anti-theft measures, one was getting a GPS tracking device fitted. Cops promoting anti-theft devices is nothing new, Delhi police keeps giving print ads. In our case, when we had cops at our place the morning my brother's Safari got stolen, they recommended the device, told us how they have recovered several vehicles, which had GPS devices, with ease. They mentioned this company.

supratim07 · 2nd December 2011, 18:24

Just try T Cop available in Bangalore ...costs if you bargain for 9000 Rs for Gold top end version.No cutting of wires only crimping and it is based on GSM model.More details Connecting Mobile Assets With People

amit_mechengg · 2nd December 2011, 19:27

one should get one which doesnt have recurring cost. apart from gsm sim charges they charge portal and tracking charges which is not good.

drmohitg · 2nd December 2011, 20:39

Interesting and a very useful thread. I think GPS devices are going to be the next big thing in our Industry with the ever increasing car thefts. Toyota dealer was offering me a device from Atlanta company, model robo cop. Anyone heard about this? The price was 15k. Due to the lack of reviews and any kind of prior experience the idea was shelved.

hvkumar · 2nd December 2011, 21:50

There are any competing products available in India, including MMI and Micro VBB. I have been using the MMI product for some time (that just tracks the car and alerts you on its movements, based on your parameters), but I found that its SMS alert system doe snot often function properly negating the very purpose of having the system itself. It does not have any car deactivation features unlike say, Micro VBB and some others. Thieves today are quite smart and unless you camouflage the system (in my car, it is not, the GPS module and wiring is visible), it may not be difficult for them to shut it off.

akshay380 · 2nd December 2011, 22:20

Very useful thread. I was thinking of getting something similar for my bike. Anyone tried it on bikes?

vinaydas · 2nd December 2011, 22:28

how about GPS devices for Two wheelers?? Even Two Wheelers are very much prone to thefts !

GPS Bike Tracker,Bike Tracking Solution,Bike Tracking Systems,GPS Bike Device
This is something that i came across a few days back.

splitsecond · 2nd December 2011, 22:35

One can setup poor mans gprs anti theft device by using google latitude + 900Rs mobile

Gps security devices are getting popular, soon theifs would start carrying gps jammers :(

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 4th December 2011, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by splitsecond

One can setup poor mans gprs anti theft device by using google latitude + 900Rs mobile

Gps security devices are getting popular, soon theifs would start carrying gps jammers :(

They already do carry GPS jammers. There is already a thread here on a Pajero theft, where it is mentioned the Mumbai police mentioning that even vehicles with GPS devices are stolen. GPS jammers cost less than GPS trackers.

sachinj12 · 4th December 2011, 20:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by splitsecond

One can setup poor mans gprs anti theft device by using google latitude + 900Rs mobile

Gps security devices are getting popular, soon theifs would start carrying gps jammers :(

More details? Sounds interesting.

Are you using it? Any feedback?

2nd December 2011, 16:18	#1
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 7,615 Thanked: 18,340 Times	GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices Given the alarming rise in the vehicle theft cases in our country and the proportionally decreasing seriousness shown by the police to recover the vehicles, I'm sure a lot of us are thinking of having our vehicles secured; apart from the simple Car locking systems and gear-locks. One of the promising ways forward is GPS-tracking devices in the car which not just allow you to track the vehicle but also intimates you if it moves out of your set area. A BHPian's thread on how GPS-tracking helped him recover his Scorpio inspires quite some confidence. This thread should allow us to discuss GPS-tracking Ant-theft devices, the best ones and how to go about them. LoJack is said to be one such really good system; unfortunately not available in India yet. Anyone with any info or similar thoughts?
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2nd December 2011, 16:38	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,512 Thanked: 300,697 Times View My Garage	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices Neat thread idea. Here is a discussion on how a stolen Mahindra Bolero was recovered using GPS-tracking : Bolero stolen, and RECOVERED. Also got screenshots
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2nd December 2011, 17:17	#3
naman07 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Noida Posts: 72 Thanked: 8 Times	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices Even I am looking for a GPS-tracking device for my yet to be delivered SUV. I inquired in the market for the same and got following quotes - MapmyIndia - 15000 AutoCop (Along with Central Locking & Immobiliser) - 16000 Confused now which one to buy. One question that I have is do all the these tracking device rely on the GSM service or there are some pure GPS based devices also?
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2nd December 2011, 17:43	#4
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,756 Thanked: 4,288 Times View My Garage	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices After my brother's Safari got stolen, we got fitted GPS tracking devices in all cars. Two Safaris, one Grande and one Swift. Features: Can locate car on Google maps, disable ignition through SMS, get location on SMS. Since it was a bulk deal, we got 8k per piece. The company, though, is an unknown entity (Hans Techno Systems), but trusted them because it has a tie up with the Noida police.
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2nd December 2011, 17:54	#6
ashutoshb Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NOIDA Posts: 1,756 Thanked: 4,288 Times View My Garage	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices The company somehow has struck a deal with the district police. The Noida police SP held several meetings with the public on anti-theft measures, one was getting a GPS tracking device fitted. Cops promoting anti-theft devices is nothing new, Delhi police keeps giving print ads. In our case, when we had cops at our place the morning my brother's Safari got stolen, they recommended the device, told us how they have recovered several vehicles, which had GPS devices, with ease. They mentioned this company.
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2nd December 2011, 18:24	#7
supratim07 BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 64 Thanked: 31 Times	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices Just try T Cop available in Bangalore ...costs if you bargain for 9000 Rs for Gold top end version.No cutting of wires only crimping and it is based on GSM model.More details Connecting Mobile Assets With People
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2nd December 2011, 19:27	#8
amit_mechengg Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 2,488 Thanked: 2,251 Times View My Garage	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices one should get one which doesnt have recurring cost. apart from gsm sim charges they charge portal and tracking charges which is not good.
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2nd December 2011, 20:39	#9
drmohitg Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Liverpool/Delhi Posts: 5,439 Thanked: 7,541 Times	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices Interesting and a very useful thread. I think GPS devices are going to be the next big thing in our Industry with the ever increasing car thefts. Toyota dealer was offering me a device from Atlanta company, model robo cop. Anyone heard about this? The price was 15k. Due to the lack of reviews and any kind of prior experience the idea was shelved.
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2nd December 2011, 21:50	#10
hvkumar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 7,369 Thanked: 3,454 Times	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices There are any competing products available in India, including MMI and Micro VBB. I have been using the MMI product for some time (that just tracks the car and alerts you on its movements, based on your parameters), but I found that its SMS alert system doe snot often function properly negating the very purpose of having the system itself. It does not have any car deactivation features unlike say, Micro VBB and some others. Thieves today are quite smart and unless you camouflage the system (in my car, it is not, the GPS module and wiring is visible), it may not be difficult for them to shut it off.
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2nd December 2011, 22:20	#11
akshay380 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Goa Posts: 968 Thanked: 1,293 Times	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices Very useful thread. I was thinking of getting something similar for my bike. Anyone tried it on bikes?
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2nd December 2011, 22:28	#12
vinaydas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices how about GPS devices for Two wheelers?? Even Two Wheelers are very much prone to thefts ! GPS Bike Tracker,Bike Tracking Solution,Bike Tracking Systems,GPS Bike Device This is something that i came across a few days back.
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2nd December 2011, 22:35	#13
splitsecond BANNED Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kerala Posts: 134 Thanked: 103 Times View My Garage	Re: GPS-tracking Anti-Theft Devices One can setup poor mans gprs anti theft device by using google latitude + 900Rs mobile Gps security devices are getting popular, soon theifs would start carrying gps jammers :( Last edited by splitsecond : 2nd December 2011 at 22:37.
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