Old School Car GPS Tracker
They don’t make them like they used to! This old school car GPS tracker is one of the coolest devices I’ve stumbled across. Here is a full tear down of the system I did off camera which goes into more…
MindR Connect GPS Tracking Platform
MindR Connect is the dedicated GPS tracking platform compatible with the Vodafone Automotive SCD60 and SCD40 GPS trackers. Instead of repeating what’s already out there, I encourage you to explore the MindR Connect app yourself to get a feel for…
Vodafone Automotive SCD60
Update 2026: The SDC60 is no longer available in New Zealand. Any customers who have one will be contacted to transition to a replacement system. Introducing the Vodafone Automotive SCD60 GPS tracker The SCD60 is the latest GPS tracking solution…
Navman Qube 300 Review
Navman is a well-known brand when it comes to GPS, so you’d naturally assume that the Navman Qube 300 would be one of the better systems out there. The most common Navman GPS tracker unit I’ve seen here in NZ is Qube…
AVS GPS Tracker Review
Awful Vehicle Security It’s finally time for my AVS GPS Tracker review. Where is the AVS GPS tracker manufactured? This time it appears that AVS has chosen to do a half arsed re-brand of a Meitrack MVT800. Meitrack is a Chinese…
GPS Tracking Hardware and Installation
With so many GPS tracking companies having flashy websites with lots of jargon, it is easy to overlook the basics of the hardware and the basics of a professional GPS installation. My advice is to ignore the testimonials and sales…
Vodafone Automotive SCD40
What is the SDC40? The Vodafone Automotive SCD40 is the GPS hardware used with the MindR Telematics platform. The MindR App is available for both Android and iOS The SDC40 can work in full CAN-BUS configuration, or as a simple…
Is your GPS tracker a battery parasite?
Is your GPS tracker a battery parasite? Car GPS testing There are many benefits to having a GPS tracker, but most of those count for nothing if the tracker flattens your vehicle battery. I’ll be testing at as many GPS…
Vipertraq VSQ500
The Vipertraq VSQ500 is Vipers’ latest GPS tracking device which has been designed and built-in Australia. It replaces the old VSM250i SmartStart which is no longer being supported here in NZ or Aus. 2026 VSQ500 Unit update The VSQ500 has been updated…
Immobilising a Moving Vehicle. Not Cool!
Why You Should Never Wire a GPS Tracker to Stop a Moving Vehicle I often get asked if it’s possible to wire a GPS tracker to immobilise a vehicle while it’s running. The answer is always a very firm NO.The…
