Who can check my car for a tracking device?

If you are not sure you can find an unwanted GPS spotter on your own, there are several options, such as:

• Private investigators

• Mechanics

• Security service providers

Will police help find a tracker?

If you suspect that your vehicle has been bugged, it’s only natural that you will want to get the authorities involved; and why not? Installation of GPS spotters without the subject’s say-so is an unlawful invasion of privacy, after all. 

However, there are some considerations to keep in mind before involving the local police department. The police usually require solid evidence before they get involved, and even then, they may still get tripped up by workload issues and resource constraints, forcing them to prioritize other serious crimes above your case. 

Additionally, most police officers don’t have the equipment or training to conduct thorough bug sweeps. Worse still, there’s the fact that these kinds of searches require a warrant which might not be easy for the police to obtain. Now the question is whether the police can help me find a tracker in my car. The answer is no, but a private investigator can.

That being said, there are situations where it’s better to get the police involved:

• Domestic violence. If you suspect that your partner or ex-partner is using a GPS spotter to track your movements, take the safe step and let the police get involved before the person does damage to you. The police will be willing to investigate, especially if you have a restraining order.
• Dealing with a stalker.  It’s always best to file a police report if you believe you are being stalked. Getting the situation on record can be helpful if you decide to pursue legal action later.
• Evidence of a crime. If you happen to come across a tracker by chance or during a DIY bug sweep, call the police and let them carry out their investigation to see if some form of crime is being carried out. A police investigation can help sniff out the culprit. 

Will professionals help find a tracker?

If, for one reason or the other, you can’t rely on the police to help, then working with private investigators to sniff out unlawfully installed trackers is your best option. As private investigators, we have advanced bug sweep equipment and tried true-tested methods to sniff out all kinds of trackers.

We offer a thorough and discreet way to confirm your suspicions and even find out who bugged you in the first place. Some of the popular places we check include:

• Undercarriage. The perimeter of the underside, gas tank, and anywhere else people like to stash these magnetic devices
• Under the plastic guards and behind the tires
• Front and rear bumpers
• The roof, especially in cases involving SUVs and other tall vehicles
• Inside the retraction slot of sunroofs
• Under the hood
• Inside the upholstery
• Beneath the seats and carpet
• Inside the glovebox compartment and the panel beneath the steering wheel
• Inside the trunk
• Underneath the rear window
• Underneath the spare tire

Real talk, when you are behind the wheels of your car, you are in charge of your destination. But thanks to hush-hush GPS tracking devices, you may never know if your car is being followed. 

Hidden trackers are easy to purchase on the cheap and are frequently used by individuals such as business competitors, employers, jealous spouses, suspicious spouses, ex-partners, and stalkers who want to keep track of their subject’s locations at all times. 

Unlawful installation of GPS tracking devices is an invasion of privacy. If we discover hidden bugs in your car, we can prepare evidence for you to use to pursue legal action.  Get in touch with our expert investigators today, and let us get you started on the journey to feeling safe.