Installing your own GPS vehicle trackers
by Fiona Taylor
GPS Vehicle Trackers: Why you should think twice about installing them yourself.
As a fleet manager or business owner you have so many things to worry about. So many decisions to make;
- budgeting issues
- time constraints
- customer service
- driver development
You may have already decided that a system of GPS vehicle trackers is going to be an asset to your business. It will help you manage all the tasks you need to do each day. You may be thinking that it would be easier all round if you could install your own units – well read on to find out why we think it is best for you to have them installed by a professional.
If we install our own GPS vehicle trackers we will save some money upfront, won’t we?
You might save making the payment to your tracking company. However you need to justify the true cost of the time that your employee is spending fitting the equipment. As well as thinking about what are they not doing while they are installing the GPS vehicle trackers?
Will we save time if we install our own GPS vehicle trackers?
Installing your own GPS vehicle trackers will mean that you have complete control over when they are installed. However there is no guarantee that your kit will be installed properly if you install it yourself. Potentially this could cause you more problems down the line. Problems that cost you money and time.
Some companies will void the warranty on the units if you install them yourselves, or any issues that arise in the future could be down to your own installer not doing the job right in the first place. Installation of a GPS vehicle tracker is important to ensure that it reports properly from the moment that it is installed.
All GPS vehicle trackers are the same so installation will be the same
This is not entirel
y true. There are a number of different ways that a tracker needs to be installed. It can vary dependent upon the make and model of the vehicle that you are installing into. Some GPS vehicle trackers will have an internal battery and others won’t. This means that you will need to ensure that the kit is wired to a permanent live feed in the vehicle. This will mean that the unit will have power and will report whether the vehicle is moving or not.
What should you do?
As a business owner or fleet manager you always want to do what is best for your business. To ensure that you get the most out of your vehicle tracking software we would suggest having a professional install your units. This will mean that your data is accurate. It will also ensure you are covered by your warranty should anything happen which needs an engineer revisit or replacement unit in the future.
If you have any questions about GPS vehicle trackers or how to install them give the team at Satmo a call on 01274 587748. They will be happy to answer any questions that you have. Alternatively leave your details here and someone will call you back.
Fiona Taylor
Fiona Taylor is the Sales Manager at award winning Satmo Vehicle Tracking. If you feel you need help with your fleet, want to gain back control, save some money and time then please get in touch.
