Buyers Guide - Vehicle Tracking

Last Update: 10 January 2020

The essentials

All the most important features

Value for money

TIE

Expect to pay: R99 to R199 per month

The biggest tracking companies in South Africa have very similar pricing structures. Basic tracking starts at R99 a month and premium packages are usually priced at R199.

Ease of Installation

Netstar edges out the competition with online sign up

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After Sales Service

Netstar edges out the competition with online sign up

Tracking devices can fail and malfunction. Tracking companies typically have poor after sales service so it is beneficial to have a fitment center nearby that you can physically visit. Mobile technicians can take months to address an issue - leaving you to pay for a service you are not receiving

Platforms

Netstar edges out the competition with online sign up

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Other consideration

Netstar edges out the competition with online sign up

Some recovery companies do not have armed recovery teams. They have tracking teams which need to rely on SAPS in order to apprehend criminals and recover your vehicle. Recovery rates are not published by all tracking companies.

Fitment center footprint

Tracking devices can fail and malfunction. Tracking companies typically have poor after sales service so it is beneficial to have a fitment center nearby that you can physically visit. Mobile technicians can take months to address an issue - leaving you to pay for a service you are not receiving

Fine print to watch out for

Cancellation fees

If you are entering into a rental agreement for your tracking device the fee

Transfer fees

Tracking companies often charge to transfer tracking devices to a new owner. If the new owner refuses to transfer you may be in a position where you are liable for a tracking contract you no longer need