GPS vehicle tracking for R50 a month. No contract.

The Tracking Co operates on a fundamentally different model. Most major South African tracking providers bundle hardware into 12-, 24- or 36-month service contracts, with cancellation fees if you leave early. The Tracking Co sells hardware outright, from R769 for a hardwired tracker, and bills subscriptions month-to-month from R50. There's no minimum term — cancel any time without penalty. Monitored recovery is available too, as an optional add-on rather than something bundled into the price: a 24/7 control room watches the device for power-disconnect alerts and coordinates armed response and SAPS on a confirmed theft. It's the right choice if you value transparency, no lock-in and full platform access without paywalls.

No. The Tracking Co subscriptions are month-to-month from R50 per vehicle, with no penalties or early termination fees. Most major South African tracking providers bundle hardware into their service, which is why they require 12-, 24- or 36-month minimum terms. The Tracking Co sells hardware outright — so we don't need to lock you in to recover the cost of a device we no longer own.

Yes — every Tracking Co device is built for self-installation. The OBD Mini (R499) plugs into your vehicle's OBD port in under a minute, with no tools. For hardwired trackers, we'll guide you through the install, or you can hand it to your own auto electrician — under an hour for most vehicles. Self-installation does not affect your warranty, and a Certificate of Fitment is issued either way. Some insurers do prescribe an accredited fitment centre, so confirm what your policy needs in writing first. Most other South African tracking providers require installation through their service centre as part of the contract.

Yes. The Tracking Co sells hardware outright, so the device is yours from the day you pay for it, not rented. In practice that means two things. Cancelling is simple: give 30 days’ notice, with no contract to pay out, no cancellation fee, and nothing to hand back. And when you change cars, the tracker can move to your next vehicle with no transfer fee; if our technician does the move, the call-out is charged.

Yes. Every Tracking Co subscription includes API access at no extra cost. The API provides real-time location data, trip history, geofence events and device status through REST endpoints and webhooks. This is built for SaaS platforms, fleet management software, insurance integrations and dealer DMS systems. Most South African tracking providers either don't offer an API or charge enterprise rates for it.

Yes. The Tracking Co provides GPS vehicle tracking nationwide across South Africa, including all major cities — Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria — as well as rural areas and farms. The hardware uses standard South African cellular networks for connectivity. Coverage is the same whether you have one vehicle or fifty. The Tracking Co is based in Cape Town and has been operating since 2016.

Order from The Tracking Co by WhatsApp on 083 399 9937, by phone on 021 330 5408, or with the online quote form. The team confirms the right tracker and any fitting, then emails an invoice. You pay by EFT; there are no card payments or debit orders. Hardware ships by courier within one to two business days of payment, or in Cape Town The Tracking Co's own technician fits it at your door for R550 a vehicle.