No Monthly Fees” Sounds Cheaper, but Can a GPS Tracker Really Work Without a Subscription in Kenya?
A GPS tracker advertised with “no monthly fees” can immediately sound like the better deal. After paying for the device and installation, most motorists would naturally prefer to continue tracking their vehicle without another bill arriving every month. The important question, however, is what the tracker still needs in order to send your vehicle location […]
The Customer Took the Car for a Test Drive but Where Did It Go? Why Kenyan Car Dealers Need GPS Tracking
A vehicle dealership can have millions of shillings sitting in one parking yard. New imports, trade-ins, showroom vehicles and customer cars waiting for sale may all move between the dealership, garages, inspection centres, car washes and prospective buyers. Every time one of those vehicles leaves the yard, the business temporarily gives up direct physical control […]
Buying a Used Car in Kenya? Why Installing a GPS Tracker Should Be One of Your First Security Upgrades
Buying a used vehicle is an exciting milestone, whether it is your first car, an upgrade from an older model or an additional vehicle for business. Once the payment is completed and ownership changes hands, most buyers immediately think about insurance, servicing, tyres and changing worn parts. Vehicle security, however, should be treated with the […]
Your Fleet Costs Keep Rising but Which Vehicle Is Actually Costing Your Business the Most?
A fleet can become more expensive without management immediately understanding why. Fuel expenditure rises, vehicles visit the garage more frequently and drivers continue requesting money for repairs, tyres and servicing, yet the business still needs the same vehicles to keep operating. When all these expenses are combined into one monthly transport budget, it becomes difficult […]
Before You Buy Another Company Vehicle Find Out Whether the Fleet You Already Own Is Really Full
Buying another company vehicle can feel like the obvious solution when employees complain that transport is unavailable, deliveries are delayed or field teams are constantly competing for the same cars. A new pickup, van or saloon may appear to solve the problem immediately, but it also introduces another insurance premium, maintenance schedule, tracking installation, fuel […]
Your Odometer Says the Vehicle Has Barely Moved but the Engine Has Been Working All Day Why Fleet Managers Should Track Engine Hours Too
A company vehicle can spend an entire working day using fuel and accumulating mechanical wear without travelling very far. A delivery truck may queue for hours at warehouses, a construction pickup may remain running at a project site, while a service vehicle can spend long periods stationary with the engine on. If management looks only […]
Driving a Hybrid or Electric Car in Kenya Can You Still Install a GPS Tracker Safely?
Hybrid and electric vehicles are becoming increasingly visible on Kenyan roads as motorists look for lower fuel consumption, newer technology and alternative ways of reducing everyday motoring costs. At the same time, these vehicles can represent a substantial financial investment, making security just as important as it is for conventional petrol and diesel cars. This […]
Your Company Car Was Seen Somewhere It Should Not Be How GPS Tracking Can Help You Verify the Story
A company vehicle is supposed to support the work of the business, but situations sometimes arise that leave management asking uncomfortable questions. Someone may report seeing a company car outside a shopping centre during working hours, a customer may say the driver never arrived, or the vehicle may appear to have travelled somewhere completely unrelated […]
Every Unnecessary Kilometre Costs Your Business Money How GPS Data Can Make Kenyan Fleet Routes Smarter
For businesses that depend on vehicles, the cost of an inefficient route is much bigger than a few extra litres of fuel. Every unnecessary kilometre adds fuel consumption, driver time, tyre wear, servicing requirements and depreciation while reducing the number of productive assignments a vehicle can complete. When the same inefficiency is repeated across several […]
Your Machinery Is Worth Millions Do You Know Where It Is? How GPS Tracking Protects Heavy Equipment in Kenya
Heavy equipment is one of the most expensive assets owned by construction companies, contractors, quarry operators, agricultural businesses and infrastructure firms in Kenya. Excavators, loaders, graders, bulldozers, generators and other machinery can remain at remote project sites for weeks or months, often far from the company’s main office. When management cannot physically supervise these assets […]