CARS

Why car owners and fleet managers track a vehicle

A car GPS tracker is used for theft recovery, for keeping an eye on a car driven by a family member, and for managing a small fleet of company cars where mileage, routes, and driving behaviour matter. For a single private car, the main interest is usually live position and an alert if the car moves without permission. For company cars, trip logs and driving reports support cost control and accountability.

• Recovery support if the car is stolen or moved without authorisation
• Trip history and mileage for company car fleets
• Geofence alerts when the car leaves or enters a defined area
• Driving behaviour data such as harsh braking or speeding, on CAN-capable models

How to choose the right model

Start with power source. Most car installations use a permanent 12V connection, which all the listed Teltonika models support. If you want extra data such as fuel level, odometer, or ignition status read directly from the car electronics, choose a CAN-bus model such as the FMC150 or FMB140. If you mainly want simple, reliable position reporting at low cost, models such as the FMB920 or FMB900 are enough.

Mounting matters too. Some units, like the FMC880 or FTC881, are built for faster, easier installation in tight spaces. If you want a hidden backup tracker in case the primary unit is found or disconnected, the TAT140 is designed for that role. For cars where you also want camera input, the FMC125 supports camera compatibility.

Installation and the subscription

We install the tracker in the vehicle, or supply it for self-installation with guidance, and connect it to our own platform under a subscription. The subscription includes our SIM card already configured for data, access to the live tracking platform from a browser, and the mobile apps for day to day checking of position and history. Alerts for geofences, towing, or power disconnection are part of the service, not a separate add-on to configure yourself.

Buyers sometimes search for a GPS tracker for cars without subscription. A tracker without a subscription still has hardware and GPS and GSM modules, but without an active SIM and platform behind it, it has no way to send its position anywhere. What our subscription removes is exactly that gap: we provide the connectivity and the software, so the tracker works the moment it is installed, with no separate SIM contract to arrange and no platform to build yourself.

Real use cases

A family checks where a teenage driver's car is in the evening, using a simple geofence alert. A small business with five company cars reviews weekly trip reports to confirm routes and mileage claims. An owner of a higher-value car adds a hidden backup tracker alongside the main unit, so that if one is located and removed, the second still reports position.

Frequently asked questions

Which Teltonika tracker is best for a normal private car?

For a standard private car without special requirements, the Teltonika FMB920 or FMC880 4G cover position tracking and basic alerts well and are straightforward to install.

Do I need a CAN-bus model for my car?

Only if you want data such as fuel level, exact odometer, or ignition and door status read from the car itself. For position, speed, and geofencing alone, a non-CAN model is enough.

Can I use the tracker without your subscription?

The device needs an active SIM and a platform to report its position. Our subscription supplies both, together with apps and alerts, so we do not sell the hardware as a subscription-free product.

Can the tracker be hidden in the car?

Yes, most models are small enough to install out of sight, and the TAT140 is specifically built as a discreet backup unit.