In this industry, second place can mean the difference between life and death, and that's a risk no one is willing to take. From crude primitive methods to advanced techniques that trick a car into thinking it's being driven by its owner's keys, criminals have a long list of tools they can use to steal, from spark plugs and coat hangers to signal jammers and handheld computers. As criminals’ tools get better, so do our tools. Because of this, we can still brag about our independently audited vehicle recovery rates.

Recently, we have seen a significant increase in signal jammer thefts and robberies. Most jammers are used near vehicles, and the criminal purpose is usually not to steal the vehicle, but to steal the items inside.

Regarding signal jammers, Cartrack Recovery Division Operations Manager Jerry Pierce said that while signal jammers do exist and to some extent they can interfere with GSM (cellular) signals, Cartrack has never found any during its recovery operations. class equipment. Such devices are not widespread and are not a solution for thieves to combat tracking systems, which suggests that jammers are not the successful tools we have encountered.

These jammers are not very powerful and only work within a limited range. However, a criminal who has just stolen a car needs to be in contact with his accomplices to know their whereabouts, potential roadblocks or approaching tracking and SAPS vehicles, so it would be ridiculous if they cut themselves off from their only communication channel with their mobile phone .

Another important factor that is not mentioned is that high-quality tracking devices utilize a combination of GSM, radio frequency (RF) and GPS technologies for tracking.

It is important to remind motorists that most high-quality stolen vehicle recovery solutions do not rely on a single technology platform (such as GPS, GSM or RF technology), but instead use a combination of technologies. We recommend that consumers choose a system that offers a more robust, reliable solution, or one that offers multiple tracking and communication methods.

Cartrack has an experienced and dedicated R&D center where all new methods are tested and created to put you back in control. We employ some of the best engineers and IT professionals in the country to ensure our systems remain cutting-edge. Rest assured, no matter how your vehicle is stolen, you can rely on Cartrack's expertise to get you back in control.