A Toyota GR Corolla Owner Says He Found a Tracker in His Car
It’s common for car dealerships to install a GPS tracking device for various reasons. However, it’s a different story when they ask if you want a tracker device, and you say no, but they install one in the car anyway. This is what recently happened to a YouTuber who bought a 2024 Toyota GR Corolla from a dealership and found a tracker when he went to investigate a battery issue.
It’s not uncommon for a dealership to install a GPS tracking device
According to Yahoo Autos, a YouTuber who goes by the name of Anthony Do recently bought a 2024 Toyota GR Corolla. Previously, he had seen online that other owners had found a GPS tracking device in their respective cars on the OBDII port. However, he didn’t think the dealership would have installed a tracker device in his car, seeing as how he declined when they asked if he wanted one.
Unfortunately, the battery in his 2024 Toyota GR Corolla died after he didn’t drive it for a few weeks. Naturally, this is a weird occurrence for a new vehicle, especially one from Toyota. Because of this, Anthony decided to investigate the OBDII port, which he recalled had been loose when he took possession of the car.
However, after digging a bit further, he realized that there was a GPS tracking device in his car. After doing a bit of research, the YouTuber learned that the device was an aftermarket car tracker device sold by a company called Elo.
So, the implication is that this aftermarket tracker was the reason for the battery drain. Additionally, Anthony pointed out in his video that there have been reports of other issues with cars where the owners have found a GPS tracking device. In particular, he mentioned that a person who tunes cars like the 2024 Toyota GR Corolla has had issues doing so because of the aftermarket trackers.
It’s also important to note that at least one person commenting on the video claimed to have paid for the vehicles in cash but still found an aftermarket GPS tracking device on the OBDII port. This brings up several questions about privacy and what dealerships should disclose to customers. This is especially true if they ask about the device and the customer declines.
