Those that have not taken a moment to inquire about GPS tracking for cars could be in danger of having their vehicle stolen with no chance of recovery. Some might not have looked into it because they feel that GPS trackers are only for those that have a lot of money, or that they are unnecessary for safety. It is important to understand that neither of these ideas has basis in fact and are just excuses that people use to try and minimize their own failings for not taking to time to research and make an informed decision about purchasing tracking technology. We should all take a very serious look at whether or not car theft is coming our way and what are the different things that we can do to prevent it in our own lives. For some of us, this is going to require the installation of a GPS tracker in our vehicle.

Data out of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has found that cars are stolen as often as every twenty-six seconds in this country. That is a pretty phenomenal statistic considering that in 2005 there was a car accident every five seconds! To put the theft statistics another way, one out of every two hundred cars will be taken by a car thief. Urban areas are at the highest risk for getting their cars stolen and would probably benefit from getting a car tracker more than any other type of resident. Among urban areas, those in California, Texas, and Florida are the worst states for such crimes. Recovery of vehicles without GPS tracking devices is not that great at a mere sixty-five percent – not what a car owner wants to hear when they find that their car is stolen. Do you want to leave the recovery of your car to what is approximately a coin toss?

If you don't, then the solution is going to be install some type of GPS tracking system. Through the power of GPS technology you will be able to tell when your car gets jacked, where they are taking it, and give all that information to the police who then can go in immediately and recover your car and catch the criminal. The likelihood of the police performing the arrest successfully is extremely high. They just need access to your tracking account and they can have your car back to you by morning. The police love it because they can put a criminal behind bars and deter future crime in all one fell swoop.

Many people might still look at this evidence for owning a GPS tracker and balk. “I still can't afford something like that,” they might say. This can be a very real concern for people, but there are some interesting ways to save money using a tracker. For one, some insurance carriers look favorably on car owners who have taken the initiative in securing their own property from theft and theft recovery. If you ask them if you can get a discount on your insurance premium they may be very happy to do so. With these savings the tracker could pay for itself in a few months, leaving you more secure and spending less money on insurance over the long run. Now that is a deal.

GPS tracking is really powerful and now more affordable than ever. If you haven't given it some serious though, then you should really consider it now.