According to a recent report by Consumer Reports many car dealerships are tracking the vehicles they sell even after the sale is complete. The report found that some dealerships are tracking cars using built-in GPS devices and some are even sharing that information with third-party companies.
This practice raises a number of privacy concerns as it gives the dealership (and potentially other companies) the ability to track a customer’s movements. It also means that the customer has no way of knowing if they are being tracked or even if the GPS device is still active.
If you’re concerned about your privacy it’s important to ask the dealership if they track cars after they’re sold. If they do you may want to consider buying your car from another dealership.
Can dealerships track cars?
Yes dealerships can track cars.
How do dealerships track cars?
Dealerships track cars using a variety of methods including GPS systems transponders and radio frequency identification tags.
Can dealerships track cars that have been sold?
Yes dealerships can track cars that have been sold.
Can dealerships track cars that have been leased?
Yes dealerships can track cars that have been leased.
Can dealerships track cars that are being test driven?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being test driven.
Can dealerships track cars that are in the service department?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are in the service department.
Can dealerships track cars that are on the lot?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are on the lot.
Can dealerships track cars that are off the lot?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are off the lot.
Can dealerships track cars that are being delivered?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being delivered.
Can dealerships track cars that are being picked up?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being picked up.
Can dealerships track cars that are being towed?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being towed.
Can dealerships track cars that are being repaired?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being repaired.
Can dealerships track cars that are being serviced?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being serviced.
Can dealerships track cars that are being stored?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being stored.
Can dealerships track cars that are being shipped?
Yes dealerships can track cars that are being shipped.
