Real-Time GPS Tracking

Real-time GPS tracking is the foundation of PayToStart: every financed vehicle on a live map, updating as it moves, with two years of history behind it.

How the tracking works

• 30-second pings while the vehicle is moving
• Hourly heartbeat when the vehicle is parked
• 24 months of trip history stored on every unit
• Positions buffered offline and uploaded on reconnect

Fast enough to act on

Frequent updates while a car is moving are what let a recovery agent follow a live pin instead of chasing a stale location. When the car parks, the hourly heartbeat keeps the map current without wasting data.

Cellular and SIM included

Service and the SIM are part of the monthly per-vehicle fee — there is no separate carrier account to set up or pay. See it across the whole book in fleet tracking, and check pricing.

Part of the whole platform

The same unit that reports location also runs the starter interrupt and geofencing, so tracking is not a silo — it feeds every other feature.

Frequently asked questions

How often does the location update?

Every 30 seconds while the vehicle is moving and once an hour while it is parked.

What if the vehicle has no cell coverage?

The unit stores positions locally and uploads the full trail the moment it reconnects.

How far back does the history go?

Each unit keeps 24 months of trip history, exportable when you need it.

Do I need my own SIM or data plan?

No — cellular service and the SIM are included in the monthly per-vehicle fee.