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Danny83 · 15 July 2018, 04:59 AM

Put a tracking beacon on my car ...??? I canceled them did I make the right move? They said it was to save money ...I have been with them for only one year and have 9 cars insured with them. The one they wanted a tracking beacon on is my Nissan GTR

c41006 · 15 July 2018, 05:03 AM

Only activated in case of theft or would they be tracking and recording the location constantly?

jrs146 · 15 July 2018, 05:27 AM

Too big brother for me!

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tyler1980 · 15 July 2018, 05:31 AM

mandatory or if you agree you get a discount? Personally i wouldn't.

As if its tracking driving habits acceleration/speed etc which some do, you are asking for trouble. Its like incriminating yourself you ever have an accident. Your fault or not isnt the point but the fact that there is data means you would have to hand it over.

buckrogers0025 · 15 July 2018, 05:37 AM

Probably a little quick to pull the ‘cancel’ trigger.

They ‘asked’... not mandatory. As stated, ‘too big brother’ and the small discount isn’t worth it.

TRM · 15 July 2018, 05:36 AM

I'd sure give that a second thought. I see no reason for it to be mandatory.

wantonebad · 15 July 2018, 06:00 AM

They want to see how you drive, period. No is the answer, and moving companies for sure if you can lower your rate.

THC · 15 July 2018, 06:07 AM

I did that for a year with Allstate... did not save me a penny.. I put 4K miles a year on my car and was hoping for a discount due to minimal use, compared to most.

I did not care about the big brother factor... I am the most uninteresting man in the world, by far

GradyPhilpott · 16 July 2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by THC

I did that for a year with Allstate... did not save me a penny.. I put 4K miles a year on my car and was hoping for a discount due to minimal use, compared to most.

I did not care about the big brother factor... I am the most uninteresting man in the world, by far

Do you drive to the mailbox and back?

Rolex addict · 15 July 2018, 06:10 AM

Not a snowball’s chance!!!

Jocke · 15 July 2018, 06:15 AM

They only want to know where to find the best burgers.

BNA/LION · 15 July 2018, 06:16 AM

No was the right answer... They can track your every movement like we all do... On TRF!

Spartacus · 15 July 2018, 06:37 AM

“The beacon must be broken, it says you did 0-100 mph in 7 seconds”

goin camping · 15 July 2018, 06:40 AM

Hard pass on a big brother attachment to the car. If it was mandatory I'd cancel.

Abdullah71601 · 15 July 2018, 06:53 AM

Don't all these new high end cars already come with tracking from the manufacturer. Whether you pay for the concierge service or not, the manufacturer can track your car remotely. Big brother is just a phone call away.

pickettt · 15 July 2018, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Don't all these new high end cars already come with tracking from the manufacturer. Whether you pay for the concierge service or not, the manufacturer can track your car remotely. Big brother is just a phone call away.

Absolutely. I can connect my Autel computer to my car and read a log of everything down to what times I locked and unlocked the doors. No exaggeration. There's a disclaimer in the manual that tells you who that information belongs to....and how it will be circumvented.

Abdullah71601 · 15 July 2018, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pickettt

Absolutely. I can connect my Autel computer to my car and read a log of everything down to what times I locked and unlocked the doors. No exaggeration. There's a disclaimer in the manual that tells you who that information belongs to....and how it will be circumvented.

If a beacon on one car got me a good discount on all 9, I'd go with the beacon. If they want the data, they will get it anyway.

Rolex addict · 15 July 2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Don't all these new high end cars already come with tracking from the manufacturer. Whether you pay for the concierge service or not, the manufacturer can track your car remotely. Big brother is just a phone call away.

Not on my Crown Vic!!

77T · 15 July 2018, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Not on my Crown Vic!!

Nor even the new models if you remove the ecu’s connection to the onboard cellular data module. YouTube is full of such DIY hacks for people who don’t want OnStar or others collecting data.

True story, I never paid for OnStar on a new Colorado. Didn’t like the truck’s DOD feature and sold it after a year. But I still get vehicle reports in email today on how the new owner is doing on maintenance, tire pressures, etc. I’m sure OnStar knows more than they send out.

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BNA/LION · 15 July 2018, 03:17 PM

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Not on my Crown Vic!!

TRM · 15 July 2018, 07:00 AM

One of the insurance companies was offering a "tracker" so to speak for you to see your driving habits, acceleration, braking etc. Don't know if they used it to adjust rates up or down or not.

enjoythemusic · 15 July 2018, 07:16 AM

I sure would, and also send my DNA to all those ancestry places. Also leave photos of my credit card online with my social security number and driver's license. My password is password, makes it easy to remember.

pickettt · 15 July 2018, 07:32 AM

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and also send my DNA to all those ancestry places.

This one kills me. Ask them to catalog you....and pay for the pleasure. At least the Nazis had to do the legwork.

kulak · 15 July 2018, 08:06 AM

Those OBDII insurance trackers would ding me for decelerating too fast for a red light. I couldn't win, risk a ticket running the light or slow down too fast. I can't control the timing of the lights changing to red....

I gave it up after a year as it seemed impossible to actually save money.

Chloe&Harley · 15 July 2018, 08:19 AM

What did they say when you were canceling?

Chewbacca · 15 July 2018, 08:44 AM

Forget it. You made the right decision. You wouldn’t have saved %#¥€!

If ins cos want free data, offer free services.

One Ping Only · 15 July 2018, 08:48 AM

No insurance nanny.

G8RDPM · 15 July 2018, 09:10 AM

Well done,Danny!

singe89 · 15 July 2018, 10:19 AM

Spent this morning with the CEO of a major data aggregation company. If you think anything is private at this point you are delusional. The US needs to come out privacy laws but even the government is too interested in us.

dddrees · 16 July 2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by singe89

Spent this morning with the CEO of a major data aggregation company. If you think anything is private at this point you are delusional. The US needs to come out privacy laws but even the government is too interested in us.

Yeah, I often wonder. Besides the time I spend on the internet on forums and the fact I buy everything but groceries on the internet and now that I’m streaming my TV content.

In actuality without talking banned things I think we’re really just starting to see how dangerous this whole data collection thing can be.

15 July 2018, 04:59 AM	#1
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	State Farm asked me to ...... Put a tracking beacon on my car ...??? I canceled them did I make the right move? They said it was to save money ...I have been with them for only one year and have 9 cars insured with them. The one they wanted a tracking beacon on is my Nissan GTR

15 July 2018, 05:27 AM	#3
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Too big brother for me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

15 July 2018, 05:31 AM	#4
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	mandatory or if you agree you get a discount? Personally i wouldn't. As if its tracking driving habits acceleration/speed etc which some do, you are asking for trouble. Its like incriminating yourself you ever have an accident. Your fault or not isnt the point but the fact that there is data means you would have to hand it over. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

15 July 2018, 06:00 AM	#7
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	They want to see how you drive, period. No is the answer, and moving companies for sure if you can lower your rate. __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

15 July 2018, 06:15 AM	#11
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	They only want to know where to find the best burgers. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

15 July 2018, 05:03 AM	#2
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Only activated in case of theft or would they be tracking and recording the location constantly?

15 July 2018, 05:37 AM	#5
buckrogers0025 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Greg Location: Mississippi Posts: 104	Probably a little quick to pull the ‘cancel’ trigger. They ‘asked’... not mandatory. As stated, ‘too big brother’ and the small discount isn’t worth it.

15 July 2018, 05:36 AM	#6
TRM Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 289	I'd sure give that a second thought. I see no reason for it to be mandatory.

15 July 2018, 06:07 AM	#8
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	I did that for a year with Allstate... did not save me a penny.. I put 4K miles a year on my car and was hoping for a discount due to minimal use, compared to most. I did not care about the big brother factor... I am the most uninteresting man in the world, by far

15 July 2018, 06:10 AM	#10
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Not a snowball’s chance!!!

15 July 2018, 06:16 AM	#12
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,662	No was the right answer... They can track your every movement like we all do... On TRF! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

15 July 2018, 06:37 AM	#13
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	“The beacon must be broken, it says you did 0-100 mph in 7 seconds”

15 July 2018, 06:40 AM	#14
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	Hard pass on a big brother attachment to the car. If it was mandatory I'd cancel.

15 July 2018, 06:53 AM	#15
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Don't all these new high end cars already come with tracking from the manufacturer. Whether you pay for the concierge service or not, the manufacturer can track your car remotely. Big brother is just a phone call away.

15 July 2018, 07:00 AM	#21
TRM Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 289	One of the insurance companies was offering a "tracker" so to speak for you to see your driving habits, acceleration, braking etc. Don't know if they used it to adjust rates up or down or not.

15 July 2018, 07:16 AM	#22
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,204	I sure would, and also send my DNA to all those ancestry places. Also leave photos of my credit card online with my social security number and driver's license. My password is password, makes it easy to remember. __________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

15 July 2018, 08:06 AM	#24
kulak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 245	Those OBDII insurance trackers would ding me for decelerating too fast for a red light. I couldn't win, risk a ticket running the light or slow down too fast. I can't control the timing of the lights changing to red.... I gave it up after a year as it seemed impossible to actually save money.

15 July 2018, 08:19 AM	#25
Chloe&Harley 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,124	What did they say when you were canceling?

15 July 2018, 08:44 AM	#26
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Forget it. You made the right decision. You wouldn’t have saved %#¥€! If ins cos want free data, offer free services.

15 July 2018, 08:48 AM	#27
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	No insurance nanny. __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

15 July 2018, 09:10 AM	#28
G8RDPM 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,252	Well done,Danny!

15 July 2018, 10:19 AM	#29
singe89 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: Orange County, CA Watch: Rolex, AP & Patek Posts: 3,747	Spent this morning with the CEO of a major data aggregation company. If you think anything is private at this point you are delusional. The US needs to come out privacy laws but even the government is too interested in us.

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