Can the GPS on a mortgaged car be removed?

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MiguelLee
07/29/25 2:06am
Mortgaged car GPS can be removed. GPS is an effective risk control measure to protect the interests of creditors, and removing GPS tracking devices is a very effective method to prevent mortgaged cars from being stolen. Removing wired GPS tracking: Wired GPS tracking is relatively easier to remove in daily operations. To effectively remove tracking from a mortgaged car, one should first find a professional auto repair shop and use specialized equipment for detection. After testing, you can determine approximately how many GPS tracking devices are on the car and their general locations. Once found, they can be removed. Removing wireless GPS tracking: Removing wireless GPS tracking is more troublesome. Since most devices transmit signals intermittently, detecting the signals requires constant monitoring. The detection process takes a considerable amount of time and is not foolproof, so extra attention is needed.
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CourtneyLee
08/12/25 6:06am
Installing GPS in a mortgaged car is primarily used by lenders to monitor the vehicle's location, preventing borrowers from maliciously defaulting or failing to repay the loan. If you remove it without permission, the consequences can be severe. From a contractual perspective, loan agreements typically explicitly prohibit the removal of GPS tracking devices. Once removed, the lending company can immediately detect it, which constitutes a serious breach of contract. At this point, they may demand immediate repayment of the entire loan or even repossess and auction the vehicle directly. I once had a friend who ignored the warnings and removed the GPS—his car was towed away within two days, and he had to pay a hefty penalty on top of that. So, never attempt to remove it yourself. The safest approach is to contact the lender for proper handling after repaying the loan.
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