Where is the tracker usually placed in a car?

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DawsonLee
07/29/25 4:11pm
Generally, the tracker is placed in the following locations in a car: 1. Wired trackers that connect to the constant power line can be installed near the dashboard; 2. Wireless trackers can be installed in hidden places such as the door panels, under the rear windshield trim, or inside the front bumper. When choosing the installation location, note that if there is a metal heat insulation layer, it may affect GPS signal reception. The functions of a tracker include: 1. Alerting as soon as a stolen vehicle is started, enabling dynamic positioning with data transmitted every ten seconds; 2. Setting a speed limit to constantly remind the driver of safety; 3. Playback of the route taken, showing the time the car stayed at each location; 4. Remote command issuance for remote arming and disarming.
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