Where is the GPS usually installed?

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DeAmelia
07/30/25 8:42am
GPS is usually installed inside the front and rear bumpers, in the trunk, under the decorative panel below the front windshield, inside the spare tire, on the dashboard, under the A-pillar, and below the steering wheel. The vehicle GPS system is a radio navigation and positioning system based on 24 global positioning satellites, providing all-weather three-dimensional position, three-dimensional speed, and other information worldwide. Inside the front and rear bumpers: This is the most common installation location because it is very concealed, and most people won't notice it, making it secure enough. Additionally, the bumper's concave and convex design makes it ideal for installing the GPS in the grooves. Inside the trunk: The car's trunk is very spacious, offering many possible installation spots. Basically, laying a blanket in the trunk is enough to cover the GPS and prevent it from being discovered. Under the decorative panel below the front windshield: Unless the front panel is removed, it is impossible to detect the GPS in this location. Inside the spare tire: This is also very concealed, but there is a drawback. This method generally only applies to spare tires mounted on the rear of the vehicle, not those stored inside the trunk. This is because the multiple layers of metal in the trunk, spare tire, and spare tire metal box can significantly interfere with the GPS signal. Dashboard, A-pillar, and below the steering wheel: If wiring is involved, it is usually installed on the dashboard, under the A-pillar, or below the steering wheel.
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