MYTH #1: GPS Trackers Drain Your Car Battery

REALITY: Negligible Power Consumption

A hardwired GPS tracker like AlikeGPS consumes only 10–30 mA of current — roughly equivalent to leaving a single LED indicator light on. A standard car battery (35–60 Ah) can power a GPS tracker continuously for 20–60+ days without the engine running. In normal daily use with regular driving, the impact on your car battery is essentially zero. This myth likely originated from early 2010s trackers that were far less efficient.

MYTH #2: GPS Only Works in Big Cities Like Delhi or Mumbai

REALITY: GPS Works Everywhere, Even Rural Bihar

GPS satellite signals are transmitted from 20,200 km above Earth and cover 100% of the planet — including the most remote villages of Bihar, Jharkhand, and UP. What people often confuse is GPS satellite reception (which works everywhere) with cellular connectivity (which requires mobile towers). AlikeGPS uses Airtel's network, which covers approximately 95% of Bihar's geography including most highway corridors and district towns.

MYTH #3: GPS Tracking Is Illegal in India

REALITY: GPS Tracking Is Legal — and Mandated by Government

GPS tracking is completely legal in India for your own vehicles. In fact, the Indian government mandates GPS tracking under AIS 140 regulations for all commercial transport vehicles, school buses, and ambulances. The Motor Vehicles Act recognises vehicle tracking as a safety requirement. Tracking your own car, bike, truck, or fleet is perfectly legal and encouraged.

MYTH #4: Thieves Can Detect and Disable GPS Trackers

REALITY: Professional Installation Makes Trackers Virtually Undetectable

A GPS tracker professionally installed inside your vehicle's wiring harness by our Danapur team is hidden from view, draws minimal power, and emits no detectable signals that consumer-grade "GPS detector" devices can reliably find. While GPS jamming devices exist, using them in India is illegal under the Wireless Telegraphy Act. More practically, most vehicle thieves in Patna do not carry sophisticated detection equipment.

MYTH #5: GPS Trackers Are Only for Rich People with Expensive Cars

REALITY: GPS Trackers Make Financial Sense for Any Vehicle Above ₹50,000

At ₹3,999 with installation included, an AlikeGPS tracker represents less than 1% of the value of even a basic ₹60,000 used motorcycle. Bihar has some of the highest vehicle theft rates in India — particularly for bikes. A GPS tracker pays for itself the moment it helps you recover a stolen vehicle or prevents theft through deterrence. Many insurance companies in India now offer premium discounts for GPS-equipped vehicles.

MYTH #6: GPS Tracking Is Complicated — I Need Technical Knowledge

REALITY: Modern GPS Apps Are as Simple as WhatsApp

The AlikeGPS app is designed for users with minimal technical background. Setup involves one tap to see your vehicle on a map. Features like geofencing, speed alerts, and route history are accessible through simple toggle buttons. Our Danapur team handles the entire installation, SIM activation, app setup, and user training — you leave with a fully operational system and know exactly how to use it.

MYTH #7: GPS Trackers Stop Working Without Internet

REALITY: GPS and Internet Are Separate Systems

GPS satellite reception operates completely independently of your internet connection. The tracker's GPS chip continues to calculate precise coordinates even with no cellular coverage. What requires internet (via the SIM card) is transmitting that location data to you in real time. In areas without cellular signal, coordinates are stored internally and uploaded when connectivity returns. Your complete trip history is never lost.

MYTH #8: Your GPS Tracker Can Be Hacked

REALITY: Modern GPS Trackers Use Encrypted Communications

AlikeGPS uses encrypted data transmission between the tracker and our servers. The app requires your registered phone number and password to access any vehicle data. There is no publicly accessible stream of your location data. While no technology is theoretically 100% unhackable, the practical risk of a criminal specifically targeting and successfully hacking an individual's GPS tracker in Patna is essentially negligible.

MYTH #9: All GPS Trackers Are the Same — Cheapest Is Fine

REALITY: Quality Differs Dramatically and Cheap Trackers Often Fail

GPS trackers on Amazon for ₹500–₹1,500 often use outdated technology, have no reliable server infrastructure, stop receiving updates within 1–2 years, require you to buy and configure your own SIM, and have no local support. AlikeGPS trackers undergo quality testing, come with 1-year warranty, use Airtel's network with a pre-configured SIM, and are supported by our Danapur team. When your vehicle is stolen at 3 AM, you want the system that actually works.

MYTH #10: GPS Trackers Invade Your Privacy

REALITY: You Control Who Sees Your Vehicle's Location

The AlikeGPS system shows your vehicle's location only to your registered account. Only you — and anyone you explicitly share access with — can see your vehicle on the map. AlikeGPS does not sell your location data to third parties. Your location data is stored on secure servers and accessible only to your authorised account. You can also set the tracker to "private mode" for situations where you don't want location recorded.

Questions? Ask Our Danapur Team Directly

We're based in Danapur, Patna. Call or WhatsApp for honest, jargon-free advice about GPS tracking for your specific vehicle and budget.