01 — Yours
You own the hardware
One-off purchase, no rental. Move the device to your next vehicle when you change cars. If you cancel, there’s nothing to pay out or hand back.
Hardware · Own outright
GPS Tracking Devices For Sale South Africa
Buy a hardwired tracker outright from R769. No rental, no contracts, no monthly device fee. Four trackers, every one yours to keep — install it yourself or use an auto electrician you already trust.
- Own outright
- No contracts
- ICASA approved
- 12-month warranty
- Ships nationwide
01 · Own, don't rent
Hardware you own. Subscription you control.
02 — Free
No contracts. Cancel anytime.
Month-to-month subscription from R50 per vehicle. Stop paying and the device is still yours. No exit fee, no minimum term — just 30 days' notice to cancel.
03 — Covered
12-month warranty + local support
Every device carries a 12-month warranty on factory faults. Support is a Cape Town team you can phone — no offshore call centre, no scripted tickets.
02 · The four trackers
Four trackers for four jobs.
Every device works on the same platform with the same features. The hardware is what changes — choose by the job, not the price tier.
OBD Mini
Plug-and-play OBD
R499
Once-off · you own it
- Plugs into the OBD port and starts tracking in about 30 seconds — no tools, no wiring
- Live location and trip history on web and the mobile app
- Geofence alerts the moment the vehicle leaves a zone
- Unplug alert the moment the device is removed
- Keeps logging in no-signal areas and uploads the gap when it reconnects
- Move it between vehicles yourself in seconds
Best for: Single-vehicle owners and owner-drivers who want live tracking and a logbook with zero installation.
See the OBD Mini in detail →
Most popular 
4G900L
The everyday workhorse
R769
Once-off · you own it
- The everyday workhorse — live tracking and stolen-vehicle recovery in one hardwired unit
- Wires into 12 V power and hides behind the dash; DIY or use your own auto electrician
- Add the R199 relay for remote engine cut-off straight from the platform
- Built-in backup battery flags the moment power is cut
- Movement, ignition, and over-speeding alerts as they happen
- Handles 9–90 V — suits cars, bakkies, trucks, and bikes
Best for: Most cars, bakkies, and work vehicles: a hidden, hardwired tracker that supports stolen vehicle recovery and an optional remote engine cut-off, with no contract.
See the 4G900L in detail →
FMC920
Advanced fleet tracker
R999
Once-off · you own it
- Everything the 4G900L does, plus the data fleets actually act on
- Crash detection and harsh-driving alerts flag risky driving as it happens
- Jamming detection picks up attempts to block the signal
- Towing and unplug alerts catch tampering and unauthorised movement
- Bluetooth connects external sensors and beacons (temperature, fuel, more)
- Add the R499 driver ID tag to tie every trip to a named driver
Best for: SME and mid-market fleets that need driver behaviour alerts, crash detection, and trip reporting.
See the FMC920 in detail →
FMC880
Rugged & weatherproof
R1,199
Once-off · you own it
- Weatherproof IP65 case built for dust, water spray, and a wide temperature range
- Clamps straight onto the battery terminals — fitted in about 5 minutes, no loom wiring
- The easiest device to install in the whole range
- Crash, jamming, towing, and unplug detection built in
- High-precision dual-band GNSS — accurate to within about 1.5 metres
- Backup battery flags tampering and power loss
Best for: Outdoor and exposed installs — trailers, plant, farm vehicles, anything that lives outside the cabin.
See the FMC880 in detail →
03 · Hidden backup
Add a hidden line of defence.
If a thief finds and disables your primary tracker, the asset tracker keeps reporting from somewhere they didn't look. Magnetic, battery-powered, no wiring — it can be hidden anywhere ferrous on the vehicle and leaves no install giveaways for tampering.
- Sealed unit, no wiring — none of the install signatures a thief looks for after disabling a primary tracker
- Magnetic mount sits anywhere ferrous — wheel arch, chassis rail, behind a bumper, inside a panel
- Up to 3-year battery life on a replaceable lithium cell — fit it and forget it
- 4G LTE — sends a single location ping to the platform per day
- Designed as a backup, not a replacement — pair it with any hardwired primary tracker
Heads-up: daily ping only. This isn't live tracking — it's a recovery aid. For continuous tracking, use the 4G900L, FMC920, or FMC880 as your primary unit.
Asset Tracker
Wireless · magnetic · backup
R799 Hardware · once-off · you own it
R30/mo Data subscription · one ping per day
- Magnetic mount
- 3-year battery
- 4G LTE
- Daily location
04 · Side by side
All four trackers, side by side.
Same platform, same features. The differences are in the hardware itself — installation, weatherproofing, and the kind of data each unit reads. Need CAN bus data such as RPM, fuel level, or odometer? Talk to us.
| Feature | OBD Mini | 4G900L | FMC920 | FMC880 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (once-off) | R499 | R769 | R999 | R1,199 |
| Installation | Self · 30 sec | DIY or installer | DIY or installer | Self · 5 min |
| Cellular | 2G | 4G LTE + 2G | 4G LTE Cat 1 | 4G LTE Cat 1 |
| SVR-compatible | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine cut-off relay | No | Yes (R199) | Yes (R199) | No |
| Driver ID tag | No | No | Yes (R499) | Yes (R499) |
| Backup battery | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer / crash detection | Motion only | Motion only | Yes | Yes |
| Jamming detection | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Offline memory | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Weatherproof | No | No | No | IP65 |
| Best for | Single vehicle, no install | Everyday tracking + SVR | Fleet behaviour data | Outdoor / plant |
Every device runs on the same R50/month subscription (R45/mo billed annually). Full platform access included.
05 · OBD or hardwired
OBD or hardwired — which is right for you?
For most buyers it's a 60-second decision. If you need stolen-vehicle recovery or a permanent fit, go hardwired. If you want plug-it-in-and-go for one vehicle, OBD is faster. Still torn? Answer two quick questions and get an honest recommendation. New to fitting one? See our step-by-step guide on how to install a GPS tracker yourself.
OBD plug-in
Plug in, drive off.
- About 30 seconds to install — no tools, no installer
- Move it between vehicles yourself in seconds
- Lower upfront cost — R499 for the unit
- Powered from the OBD port, no wiring
- Same live tracking, geofencing, and logbook
Choose this if: you want one vehicle on the platform, you don't need stolen-vehicle recovery, and you might want to move the tracker between cars or sell it on later.
Hardwired
Permanent. Concealed. Recovery-ready.
- Wired into the vehicle's electrics — much harder to remove
- Supports stolen-vehicle recovery (24/7 monitored response)
- Engine cut-off relay add-on on the 4G900L and FMC920
- Reads ignition, harsh driving, jamming, and more
- Backup battery flags any power cut as it happens
Choose this if: you want SVR, a fleet-grade install that stays put, or any of the advanced data — crash detection, driver ID, weatherproofing.
06 · Installation
Who fits the tracker?
In Cape Town, The Tracking Co's own technician fits it at your door. Anywhere in South Africa, your own auto electrician can fit it, or you can fit it yourself. Your choice, on every device.
WE FIT IT
Fitted at your door in Cape Town
In Cape Town our own full-time technician comes to your home, office, or yard: R550 a vehicle, with travel included anywhere in Cape Town. Two or more vehicles are quoted per job, and outlying towns such as Stellenbosch or Paarl add a travel charge, quoted upfront. Elsewhere in South Africa we arrange an independent installer where one is available, quoted per job.
YOUR ELECTRICIAN
Use someone you trust
Already have an auto electrician? Any of them can fit a TTC device in well under an hour. Every unit ships configured and ready — they just connect it to permanent power, then hide and secure it. There's no approved-installer list to go through.
DIY
Fit it yourself
The OBD Mini plugs into the OBD port in about 30 seconds. The FMC880 clamps onto the battery terminals. The hardwired trackers need two wires, and we guide you through it. See how self-install works.
07 · Optional add-ons
Optional extras
Add only what you need. None of these are required to track a vehicle.
Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR)
24/7 monitored recovery response. Added to your subscription.
R44/mo · or R40/mo annual
Driver ID tag
Identify which driver is operating a vehicle. Available on the FMC920 and FMC880.
R499Once-off
Engine cutoff relay
Remotely immobilise a vehicle. Available on the 4G900L and FMC920.
R199Once-off
08 · Subscription
Every device runs on the same platform. No tiers.
R50 per vehicle per month, or R45/mo billed annually (R540 a year). Every plan includes live GPS, geofences, trip history, SARS-compliant logbook reports, movement and ignition alerts, the web dashboard, native iOS and Android apps, and API access. No feature paywalls. No premium tier.
Not sure which device fits?
Tell us about your vehicles and we'll quote the right hardware. R50 a month, no contract.
Get a quote → 09 · After purchase
Ships fast. Backed locally.
Shipping
Nationwide courier
Courier from R100, anywhere in South Africa. Hardware ships within one to two business days of payment. Tracking number sent the moment your unit is dispatched.
Warranty
12-month factory cover
Every device carries a 12-month warranty on confirmed factory faults — we replace it. Physical damage, water damage on non-IP-rated units, and tampering aren't covered.
Support
Cape Town team
Support is a small team you can phone, WhatsApp, or email — based in Cape Town, owner-operated since 2016. No offshore call centre, no scripted ticket queue.
10 · Common questions
Hardware, install, and ownership.
Do I really own the device?
Yes. You pay once and the hardware is yours — there is no rental, no return clause, and nothing to send back if you cancel. When you change cars it can move to your next vehicle; if our technician moves it, the call-out is charged. Other SA providers rent the hardware on multi-year contracts; we don't.
What's the difference between the OBD Mini and the hardwired devices?
The OBD Mini plugs into the diagnostic port in about 30 seconds and works as a self-install tracker for one vehicle. The hardwired devices (4G900L, FMC920, FMC880) connect to power and are concealed in the vehicle — they're harder to remove, support stolen-vehicle recovery, and unlock more advanced data. If you want SVR or a permanent fitment, you need a hardwired device.
Can I install the hardware myself?
For the OBD Mini, yes — it's plug-and-play. For the hardwired devices, self-install is realistic if you're comfortable with a multimeter (about 20–30 minutes), or any auto electrician can fit one in well under an hour. The FMC880 clamps directly to the battery terminals and takes about 5 minutes. We don't insist on an approved-installer list — use whoever you trust.
Why don't you charge a monthly device fee?
Because you own the device. The subscription (R50/vehicle/month, or R540/year on annual billing) covers the tracking service and platform access — not the hardware. There's no separate device rental, activation fee, or contract.
Can I move my tracker between vehicles?
Yes. The OBD Mini moves in seconds — unplug from one car, plug into another. Hardwired devices need to be unwired and refitted but the unit and your subscription move with you. There's no transfer fee.
What's covered by the warranty?
Every device has a 12-month warranty on confirmed factory faults — we replace it. The warranty doesn't cover physical damage, water damage on non-weatherproof units, or tampering. The FMC880 is the only IP65-rated device in the range.
Do you ship outside Cape Town?
Yes — we courier nationwide, from R100. Hardware ships within one to two business days of payment. If you want it professionally fitted, mention it on your quote request: in Cape Town our own technician comes to you, and elsewhere we arrange an independent installer where one is available.
Which device should I get?
For a single vehicle with no SVR, start with the OBD Mini. For a car or bakkie that needs SVR, the 4G900L is the best value. For a fleet wanting crash detection and driver behaviour, the FMC920. For outdoor/plant equipment, the weatherproof FMC880. For trucks or fleets that need CAN bus data (RPM, fuel, odometer), talk to us and we'll match a device to the vehicle. Still unsure? Drop us a line and we'll recommend one in plain English.
Ready to start tracking?
Hardwired trackers from R769. Subscriptions from R50 a month. No contracts, no setup fee, no surprise upgrades.
Get my quote → Or call the office on 021 330 5408, or WhatsApp 083 399 9937.