GPS Tracking

If you own a business that operates company-owned vehicles, you know how important it is to manage your fleet.  With a GPS tracking device, you can have access to detailed information concerning where your vehicles are throughout the day as well as the time spent in each location.  This type of system can be used to increase fuel efficiency, improve dispatch, and save you money over time.

With CompuStar GPS, your business fleet has never been so accessible.  The LiveTrack feature allows you to follow your vehicle’s route, speed, and location.  This system lets you have precise information regarding the time your vehicle was dispatched, what route was taken, how long he stayed at a location, and the time that he returned.  Using your web browser and cell phone you have instant access to any vehicle you own.

With GPS tracking, there is no discrepancy between the hours worked and hours claimed by your employees.  You have precise job-time performance verification at your fingertips.  If there should be a customer complaint, you can verify if a service call was made or attempted.

Your vehicle fleet is often one of your biggest investments.  It makes sense that you should have absolute control of all your assets.  GPS tracking gives you access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from any online source.  This type of peace of mind is invaluable to your business.  It may result in lower liability as well as reduced insurance costs.

GPS tracking allows business owners to evaluate areas where there is inefficiency and needless waste.  Determining the best routes and reducing unnecessary stops can help you save hundreds in lower fuel costs.  Plus, if your vehicle happens to be stolen, your GPS tracking device will alert you with the vehicle’s location via email.

DeDona Tint and Sound installs CompuStar GPS tracking to business vehicles in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, Reidsville, and Burlington, NC.  Our technicians will install your system and explain all of the features to you.  Call us at (336) 851-1300 or send us a message to find out more.

Unfortunately, car theft is a fairly common occurrence in our area.  Often, we make it easy for thieves by our own careless behavior.  By taking just a few precautionary measures, you can protect one of your largest investments.  Listed here are some things you can do to minimize the risk of your vehicle getting stolen.

Install a car alarm: Many new cars are equipped with a car alarm.  If your vehicle does not have one, be sure to get one installed. A car alarm will alert you if someone is messing with your vehicle.  Also, it acts as a deterrent to criminals who may attempt to break into your car.

Have your windows tinted: When you leave your possessions in plain view, you are providing temptation to would-be criminals. Tinted windows prevent others from easily seeing the valuables in your vehicle.  Most thieves will not break into cars if they are unsure what is inside.

Install a GPS tracking system: These systems require a GPS transmitter to be hidden somewhere in the car.  If the vehicle is stolen, its location can be tracked using this device.

Always lock your car: This may seem like common sense but many of us become distracted or simply forget.  A keyless entry system can be installed so that even as you are walking away from your vehicle or already in your home, you can press a button to lock your car doors.

Park in a secured area: You should only park in areas that are well lit and provide surveillance.  If you must park in the street, try to find a spot in a busy area.  When at home, park in your driveway rather than the road.  If you have a garage or carport, park there if possible.

While there is no way to guarantee that you will not become a victim of a crime, taking a few precautions can decrease the likelihood that you will be target.  Let the specialists at DeDona Tint and Sound help you improve the security of your vehicle.  We sell and install car alarms, GPS tracking devices, window tinting, an keyless entry systems for all types of vehicles.  Visit our Greensboro, NC store or call (336) 851-1300 to find out more.

Peace of mind is increasingly hard to come by these days, especially where automobiles are concerned. From the days of the very first cars, they have been prime targets for thieves because of their value and what might be left inside. DeDona Tint & Sound knows vehicle security is an important concern for every driver – installing an alarm system is an excellent way to deter someone from trying to illegally enter or operate your vehicle.

Essentially, a car alarm system consists of one or more sensors linked to a siren which produces and audible warning when an unauthorized individual attempts to enter the vehicle. Of course, there’s a bit more depth and complexity to modern alarm systems, having an array of sensors and motion detectors throughout the vehicle. In some cases alarm sirens can be customized to make an audible alert preselected by the owner, and most alarms include a receiver which can detect input from a keyless system. These days alarms are on the cutting edge of technology, allowing for mobile alerts via text/cell phone whenever the vehicle’s alarm is tripped, and also allowing you to track the movement of your vehicle should it fall into the wrong hands.

Unless you are absolutely confident in your experience and ability, alarm systems should always be handled by professional installers. If you choose to buy a system and install it yourself, there may be many unforeseen issues, and improperly tampering with any electronics can lead so some extremely serious problems. Having an alarm system installed by professionals means you get a guarantee on the work performed, and the job will be done correctly. If problems arise due to workmanship, the installer will make it right. We can’t speak for everyone, but at DeDona that’s a commitment we make to all of our customers.

There are many reasons to install an alarm system if your vehicle is not equipped with one. Some insurance companies will even give you a discount on your premium after installation of an alarm. The bottom line is, if you enjoy your vehicle, or like the way it looks and drives, chances are someone else does to, and that person might be inclined to make an attempt at depriving you of it. Protect your investment; protect yourself and your family.

Contact DeDona Tint & Sound today and let us provide you with a more secure vehicle and enhance your peace of mind.

In June 2010, Firstech, LLC/CompuStar released a next generation, groundbreaking addition to their product line that will change the way motorists interact with their vehicle. This revolutionary new system, called DroneMobile™, puts total control of a vehicle in your hands, from any mobile device, smart phone, or any computer with an internet connection.

Drone is a complete “re-wire”, if you will, of the traditional remote control service for vehicles. From the project’s inception, Drone was designed to perform above and beyond all other remote vehicle operation services, and still provide a very practical and intuitive user interface. Utilizing a web-based user interface, Drone will enable you to gain full access to its wide array of features from any device, be it computer or phone, from anywhere. Let’s take a look at the many ways CompuStar’s DroneMobile can work for you.

- Ease of Use

Though this point may be considered a given, it remains one of the key factors when considering a remote start and operation system for your vehicle. Web Control allows you to access your vehicle options from anywhere, with any device having an internet connection. You can perform any action available in the system through your desktop computer, laptop, or smart-phone. You can even use multiple phones or computers if you frequently change devices, so you will not be tied down to access from one device.

- Loads of Features

A remote start and vehicle management system is worth nothing without the features you need, and with this in mind CompuStar has designed DroneMobile to be your ultimate solution.

Web Control – Access the system from anywhere, at any time.
Remote Start – Start your vehicle from your current location, no matter where you are.
Keyless Entry – Lock and Unlock your vehicle from anywhere.
Truck Release – Open your vehicle’s trunk.
Panic – Activate your vehicle’s alarm system remotely.
GPS Tracking – Allows visual and coordinate tracking of your vehicle on a map, and will also display other status information such as battery voltage, temperature, alarm status, and more. You can also receive updates and alerts for geo-fencing, points of interest, theft, towing, curfew violations, speed violations, battery health and service reminders.
Multiple Vehicles – Add multiple vehicles to one account, allowing you full control over all of them without the need for separate accounts and complex management. With one application, you get full control over all your vehicles with DroneMobile installed, and alerts for each vehicle.

- Full Smart Phone Support

Whether you are an iPhone, Blackberry or Android user, DroidMobile will work for you. iPhone is currently fully supported, and Blackberry and Android versions are already on the way. DroneMobile can also be accessed without the smart phone application, just visit live.dronemobile.com/login from any web browser, including mobile browsers, and you’re ready to go.

DroneMobile is defined by ease of use and a diverse feature set, and is quite possibly the best remote vehicle operation service available. DeDona Tint and Sound is now installing these systems! Contact us for more information about equipping your vehicle with DroneMobile from CompuStar.