New Aftermarket Telematics System Gives OnStar-Like Service for Any Vehicle

The Navicom system is also touted to be better than LoJack, a rival aftermarket GPS system, and OnStar. It's less

The Navicom system works in all cars, plus it allows fleet managers or concerned parents access to the car's whereabouts via the internet anytime of the day or night via a real-time continuous locator. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press)

expensive than the former by a long shot, and offers better coverage than both, at 98 percent, throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. What's more, the Navicom system works in all cars, allows fleet managers or concerned parents access to the car's whereabouts via the internet anytime of the day or night via a real-time continuous locator, features a remote car start that can either enable or disable the ignition, detects the vehicle's speed and notifies of a preset speed limit has been broken, and vitally important, is fully transferable from vehicle to vehicle.

While Navicom's GPS system offers drivers and passengers the same safety and convenience features depicted in OnStar's radio and TV ads, another feature not only could benefit you but also do its part in curbing theft, the ability to track and find stolen vehicles. Janet Jackson's SUV was found using this method, an event that brought a great deal of attention to

Government and corporate fleet managers find the technology ideal for tracking vehicles under their control. (Photo: General Motors of Canada)

the merits of GPS systems such as OnStar and Navicom.

Such attention has not only caused individuals to purchase telematics systems, but government and corporate fleet managers find the technology ideal for tracking vehicles under their control.

"GPS technology, even though established, is in my opinion, in its infancy," commented Keith Tench, President of Navicom. "The growing numbers of companies that need to protect their assets and better manage their fleet are turning to GPS technology. As the technology becomes more mainstream, it is becoming economically feasible to implement this across the numerous business channels. We are seeing an explosion in the business sector as well as our growing distributor network."