Updated for 2019.
In order
You must be specific in terms of what features you need as opposed to what’s nice to have.
As I know all this first hand due to my years of experience, I’ll try to help you by giving actionable advice I wish I’d had when I first started.
Enjoy…
List of The Best Car GPS Trackers
So, here’s the list of the best car GPS trackers right now.
I hope it helps..
| Americaloc GL300W | Vyncs | Trak-4 | Trackmate Dash 3G | Bouncie | |
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| Rank | #5 | #1 | #3 | #2 | #4 |
| Pros | Compact And Small Geofencing | Real-time Tracking Vehicle Maintenance Fuel Savings Tips Roadside Assistance | Waterproof Email & Text Alerts Geofencing Simple To Use | Hard Wired Real-time Tracking External Antenna | Driving Alerts Vehicle Information Trip History Smart Connections |
| Cons | 2G. Needs to be recharged | Customer support can be hit or miss. | Minimal features | Recommended to be professionally installed. | No downloadable reports |
| Bottom Line | Portable. Can be used in cars, kids backpacks, boxes, etc. Good personal gps tracking device. | More features than any other device. Portable. Easy to use. | Battery lasts 12-18 months on a single charge. Accurate. Great reporting. Easy install. | Need to buy a local SIM for worldwide coverage. | Great for home/family use. |
Top 5 Car GPS Trackers
#1
Vyncs Car GPS Tracker
Don’t need to worry about charging this device. The Vyncs GPS tracker is powered by your car’s battery. Just plug it into your cars OBD II port under the dash and you are good to go. By far, this little unit has the most features on any GPS tracking device that we have reviewed.
Continue on to read the full Vyncs review here.
Pros:
- Has car diagnostics
- Roadside assistance is available
- Worldwide coverage
- Geo Tracking and alerts
Cons:
- It’s not waterproof
- No external antenna
#2
Trackmate DASH GPS Tracker
The DASH is a hardwired GPS tracker. Meaning it’s directly connected to your cars battery and ignition. So it’s best installed by a pro or handy types. It comes’s with an external antenna that can be placed anywhere to get the best signal. With that, this is a highly accurate GPS tracker. Great for a single family car or a fleet of vehicles.
Check out the full review of the TrackmateGPS here.
Pros:
- Hardwired
- WCDMA/GSM/3G/2G
- Has an external antenna
- Fleet service is available
Cons:
- Needs to be installed by a mechanic
- Not easy to relocate to another car
#3
Trak-4 GPS Tracker
The Trak-4 car GPS tracking device is waterproof, making it a great choice for any type of vehicle, including boats. The high capacity rechargeable battery can last up to 1 year on a single charge. This device does not have as many features as the Vyncs but it’s definitely a solid tracker in it’s own right.
This way to the full review here.
Pros:
- Rechargeable
- It’s waterproof
- Has an external antenna
- Fleet service is available
- Geo tracking and alerting
Cons:
- Needs to be installed by a mechanic
- Not easy to relocate to another car
#4
Bouncie GPS Tracker
The Bouncie GPS tracker is designed for family. It comes with a great user interface accessed either online or with your Android or iPhone. Check in with your vehicles health using smart home assistants like Google Home or Alexa. Use Bouncie to monitor your driving habits become a better driver.
Read the full Bouncie review here.
Pros:
- Supports Google Home and Alexa
- Has Engine Diagnostics
- Driver monitoring and health
- Fleet service is available
- Geo tracking and alerting
Cons:
- Coverage is in the USA only
#5
AMERICALOC GL300W Hidden GPS Tracker
The AMERICALOC GL300W GPS tracker is worth the money. It’s small, portable and easy to slip into your car, kids backpack or whatever. It has a smart app that works on both Android and iOS devices. If you are looking for a GPS tracker that can easily be moved to track various devices, this one is for you.
Check out the full Americaloc review here.
Pros:
- Geo tracking and alerting
- Worldwide coverage
- Portable standalone unit
- Can easily be hidden
Cons:
- Battery life
Quick Comparison Table
| Vyncs | Trackmate Dash 3G | Trak-4 | Bouncie | Americaloc GL300W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 |
| Battery | powered by car | powered by car and includes an internal battery backup | rechargeable | powered by car | rechargeable |
| Alerting | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Geo Tracking | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Car Diagnostics | yes | no | no | yes | no |
| Fuel Tracking | yes | no | no | yes | no |
| Vehicle Information | yes | no | no | yes | no |
| Driving Behavior Tracking | yes | no | no | yes | no |
| Roadside Assistance | avaliable | no | no | avaliable | no |
| Connection Type | OBD II | Hard Wired | Hard Wired | OBD II | standalone unit |
| Waterproof | no | no | yes | no | no |
| Included Sim Card | yes, 3G, 2G | yes, WCDMA/GSM/3G/2G | yes, 3G,2G | yes | yes, 2G |
| Size | 2.5 x 1.7 x 1 in | 3.25 x 2.5 x 1 in | 5 x 3 x 1.1 in | 1.75 x 1.875 x 1 in | 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.9 inches |
| Coverage | USA. Canada. Mexico. And many other countries. | Comes with a USA SIM Card. Supports Worldwide coverage, but need to buy a local SIM card | USA. Limited Canada/Mexico | USA Only | USA, Canada, Europe. Most countries in the world |
| Network Carrier | international | AT&T and T-Mobile | AT&T | AT&T | international |
| External Antenna | no | yes | no | no | no |
| Fleet Service Avaliable | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
