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There’s nothing worse than the thought of losing your car, whether it’s an old one, or brand spanking new. Don’t become a victim of car theft – get a tracking device to monitor where your car is at any time. 

GPS tracking technology is pretty popular nowadays, and with good reason to be. The technology has been used in the military and in the forces for years, but now everyone can make the most of the technology. They have lots of advantages for businesses, individuals and families. Here are just a few of the many of reasons why trackers are worth the investment.

Hybrid and electric vehicles cars are rapidly gaining popularity. It’s safe to say that electric car sales really are accelerating. Traditional carmakers, such as BMW, Ford and Jaguar are all producing electric models for the mass market. Since 2013, the number of electric vehicles on the road in the UK has gone from 3,500 to 85,000. Volvo even made a bold statement by saying that every new car in their range will have an electric power train from 2019.

When you buy a vehicle tracker online, it is crucial that you use a Thatcham-approved installer to get it fitted into your car. Why, you may ask? Well it's simple. It doesn't matter how great the equipment you have purchased is, if it isn't installed into your car effectively, it's never going to do the job it is supposed to. 

Tesla cars are becoming increasingly popular with the general public, not only for their superb performance and looks but also the environmental aspect. 

The last two years have seen an increase in the number of motorists affected by vehicle theft, with the figure increasing by 10% in 2016. When it comes to car theft, many of the models in the top 10 most stolen are luxury or discontinued models which are stolen by organised gangs, who have engineered technology that can undermine the model's security system, enabling them to unlock and steal the car. 

The classic car market has boomed in recent years. With the increase in demand, comes a vast increase in price and therefore a higher risk of theft. This phenomenon isn't limited to the high end classics that you would expect such as Ferrari's, but it's also highly prevalent in the "modern classic" market of Fords and Jaguars and other beloved cars from the 70s and 80s. 

A legal gadget that enables car thieves to break into vehicles, despite electronic locks, is being sold for just £257 on eBay and Amazon.

One of the best ways to prevent a vehicle theft is to install a car tracking device, but how exactly how do vehicle trackers work? Read on to find out!

It’s no secret that vehicle trackers can prove invaluable to car owners, especially if they own one of the most stolen cars of 2015. But which brands are the best?