Useful tips

Does LoJack use GPS?

Does LoJack use GPS?

After you contact law enforcement, you may contact a LoJack Customer Service Representative at 1-800-4-LOJACK (800-456-5225) to notify them of the theft. How is the LoJack® Product different from other systems? This differs from most GPS-based tracking systems, which require direct line-of-sight to their satellites.

Can I track my car with LoJack?

If your vehicle is within a LoJack coverage area, the LoJack Transceiver in your stolen vehicle can be automatically activated, allowing law enforcement to track and recover your vehicle.

Who owns LoJack?

CalAmp
LoJack Corporation/Parent organizations

LoJack is a wholly owned subsidiary of CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) and a leader in stolen vehicle recovery and innovative automotive services. CalAmp is a telematics pioneer leading transformation in a global connected economy.

How do I know if LoJack is installed?

Scroll down the list, looking for rpcnet.exe under the Name column and Computrace next to it in the Description column. Finding this exact entry means that Computrace LoJack is installed and running on your computer.

Does LoJack have a monthly fee?

What’s the monthly/annual service cost for LoJack? There are no other fees. The $700 INCLUDES installation.

Do financed cars have tracking devices?

More and more car dealerships are stashing GPS tracking devices on financed cars to track the vehicle. With a GPS tracker on the car, the bank can locate the vehicle and disable it if the buyer is negligent with payment. However, many see it as a way for banks to take advantage of buyers.

Is there a monthly fee for LoJack?

LoJack can be installed on both new and used cars. It costs around $700, but only works in certain areas. OnStar is available on select GM models and is subscription based. It costs around $25 per month.

How do I check if Computrace is installed?

How to Identify Computrace on Your Laptop

  1. Press “Ctrl+Shift+Esc.” This will bring up Windows Task Manager.
  2. Click the “Services” tab. There you will see a long list of services.
  3. Scroll down the list, looking for rpcnet.exe under the Name column and Computrace next to it in the Description column.

Is it worth it to get LoJack?

The cost of installing LoJack is significant. Some car insurance companies offer a discount for having the system, however, the discount offered isn’t off of your total rates. If you would save up to ten percent on a $1500 annual rate, you’d be saving nearly $150 per year for having the system.