Guidepoint Helps Drivers Track Cars via Web, Sold in F&I Offices
PONTIAC, Mich. -- Telematics supplier Guidepoint has created a wireless access protocol (WAP) version of its service that allows subscribers to track their vehicle, unlock doors, start the engine and honk the horn with a wireless device or cell phone.
PONTIAC, Mich. -- Telematics supplier Guidepoint has created a wireless access protocol (WAP) version of its service that allows subscribers to track their vehicle, unlock doors, start the engine and honk the horn with a wireless device or cell phone.
Guidepoint is currently sold through the F&I department of more than 500 dealerships in the United States and Mexico. It is designed as a stolen vehicle recovery, driver safety and convenience product.
The service, which is standard with several of Guidepoint’s annual service plans, allows users to log onto the Guidepoint Web site to access the services with the push of a button. The vehicle tracking service displays a map pinpointing the vehicle location, as well as a text readout of the street address where the vehicle is located.
Guidepoint’s digital technology operates on the Cingular Wireless GSM/GPRS/EDGE network in the United States and internationally through roaming agreements.
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