Don't expect trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Summary
Experts warn that vehicle tracking systems in cars may not effectively help owners recover stolen vehicles. A car owner found that despite having live location data and video proof, tracking services and legal rules limited his ability to locate and retrieve his stolen car.Key Facts
- Experts say connected car tracking features do not always match what consumers expect.
- Ian Fogg’s car was stolen, and although Kia could see its live location, he could not recover it.
- UK law restricts using live tracking data for stolen cars to protect privacy.
- Thieves hacked the car’s entertainment system to disconnect the owner’s phone tracking.
- An Apple Airtag helped track the car briefly but was discarded by thieves after it made noise.
- Kia requires a form to request vehicle location data, which can take 1-2 days to provide.
- Police cannot force companies to share vehicle location data without special government permission.
- Kia offers a premium security tracking service in the US, but not in the UK or Europe.
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