Thereupon, although you did not plan to perform an inspection of the wheel wells, I would suggest you perform one. Inspect if there are any of items. Such as small box or cylinder.
Yet, be alerted that there is a high possibility for the hidden GPS tracker to be placed on the wheels.
Inspecting the Interior of a Vehicle for a Hidden GPS Tracker
Since you performed the exterior inspection so far, now it is time for you to make a detailed inspection of the interior of the vehicle as well.
Do not forget that there can be a hidden GPS tracker in the interior of the vehicle as well! (Although the chances are very much low)
Additionally, you should be alarmed all the time. By that, I refer that you should keep your focus on places where the GPS can be hidden quickly. (Because who can stay for a longer period of time in your car to place one)
After all it is logical. Who can spend a lot of time in your vehicle without you detecting it? (This does not stand for company vehicles.)
Hence, there are many reasons why hidden GPS trackers are not being placed in the interior of the vehicle. Two of which are:
- GPS tracking devices need to be plugged into something. Because it is the only way for the transmitter to send right information for a long period of time;
- Not everyone can enter in your vehicle;
Yet, I do believe that now you will ask- what about those discrete GPS trackers that are battery powered? Are these devices sending right information?
Well, sincerely speaking, GPS trackers that are battery powered can send right information, as are the ones that require a plugin. Yet, there is amateur battery powered GPS trackers that you can find on the market that does not come with a battery warranty.
Additionally, keep in mind that GPS trackers can be hidden in between seats, in seat pockets, as well as behind sun visors.
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Locating a Hidden GPS Tracker
Yet, which other means one can use in order to locate a hidden GPS tracker besides performing a detailed inspection- that for some hidden GPS tracker cannot be enough?
Well, my very first recommendation would be the electronic sweepers. Additionally, you might be familiar with the sweepers under the name of bug detectors.
So, why am I recommending you the electronic sweepers?
To start with their capability of detecting electromagnetic signals. And electromagnetically signals are used by cell phones, radio transmitters, but as well as by GPS tracking devices.
Yet, on the other hand, you should be alerted to the fact that electronic sweepers can only detect GPS trackers that are sending transmissions. So, if you have a hidden GPS tracking device in your vehicle- a passive one, then the sweeper might not seem to be the perfect solution.
Speaking of which, the passive GPS trackers are only sending transmissions when the vehicle is activated.
Nevertheless, if the electronic sweeper detects signal, you will hear it vibrating or buzzing. That way you will be sure that there is definitely a hidden GPS tracker in your vehicle.
What to Do When You Find a Hidden GPS Tracker
So, what can you do once you find out a hidden GPS tracker in your vehicle?
Well, there are two possible solutions that you can take.
As mentioned previously, there are two types of GPS tracking devices. There are one that is battery powered and other GPS tracking devices that do require to be hardwired.
So, if you find a hidden tracker, and it is in the first category, that is to say, a battery-powered GPS, then the removing process will be easy.
These devices are most commonly held on by tape or magnets. Thereupon, once you detect one, then all you should do is to pull it loose.
On the other hand, if you find a hidden tracker in your vehicle, and it is hardwired, then you should make sure that you are careful when removing it. Most commonly I would recommend you to call a mechanic.
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Other Common Places Where You Can Find a Hidden GPS Tracker
In the light of discovering other places where you can find a hidden GPS tracker, I must as well mention a crucial fact.
There are a lot of common places where you can find a hidden GPS tracker, and you have never thought about it. The reasons behind it are a lot. Yet, it might be due to the reason that these commonplaces seemed too common and obvious to you.
When looking for other common places where a GPS tracker can be hidden in your vehicle you must remember that GPS trackers are not in the position to transmit data if covered with metals.
It is so because the transmitter needs to have a clear way to send and pick up signals.
Moreover, one should always remember to focus on the places where it is the easiest and fastest for someone to place a GPS tracker without being noticed. That is to say without taking too much time.
Additionally, another common place where you can find a hidden GPS tracker is the trunk of the vehicle. That is to say one can easily place a GPS tracker in your spare tire let’s say.
Conclusion
To enumerate, it is crystal clear that people who suspect that is being tracked should first detect if it is true. So, performing a clean and detailed inspection of the vehicle is the very first and inevitable step for people to find out whether they have a hidden GPS tracker in their vehicle.
Later on, the fast steps that I shared with you in this article will definitely help you. Now you know how to detect any hidden GPS tracking device in your vehicle. Luckily you will use these tips and tricks in the future- if you suspect that there is someone tracking your movements.
