Tracking Members Who Break Down Has Now Gone Hi-Tech

While we have seen major advances in all areas of technology over the last few years, we have also seen major improvements in the breakdown industry with a whole host of tracking systems now in place to ensure that recovery vehicles are able to locate and reach those in need as soon as possible. So what exactly is there around which will track breakdown insurance members? Roadside Signs While the most basic of tracking systems it is possible for recovery agents to locate a breakdown simply via a sign post on the side of the road. The motorways especially have a number system which allows the location of the member to be traced within seconds, and pinpoint co-ordinates passed to a breakdown vehicle. Mobile Phone Tracking While GPS has been available for some time it is only of late that we have seen a mass take up in the mobile phone industry. The satellite tracking system works by pin pointing the location of a signal using satellites and signal boosters to plot the relevant co-ordinates. The system is so accurate that it can actually trace the base of a signal within just a few metres. In Vehicle Satellite Navigation The new range of satellite navigation systems all tend to come with some sort of distress / recovery signal option for use in emergency. A pre-recorded process will be carried out whereby the service provider is alerted that assistance is required and the customer is informed that they will be dealt with as soon as possible. Vehicle Trackers While perhaps not as popular as the simpler GPS systems mentioned above, more and more vehicles are being fitted with tracking devices which show where they have been and their exact location at any given time. If assistance is required the exact co-ordinates can be easily passed to the recovery agent and the vehicle located in no time at all. Even though there are a number of different variations, the tracking of vehicles today revolves around GPs initially and then the complicated and exact mapping systems which the recovery services operate. A simple clue as to where a vehicle is located is all that is required, allowing detailed plans and directions to be produced immediately and passed to the relevant parties. Much of the delay in getting to vehicles today is the actual time spent driving. As the cost of vehicle repairs and breakdown services continues to rise year by year, many people are looking to the insurance industry to reduce their costs and ensure they travel in safety. The Breakdown cover market seems to have benefitted most with many people choosing to compare breakdown cover online, although the vast majority are still looking to well known names such as the AA or RAC for their cover.