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Vehicle tracker inspections · Nashville

GPS tracker checks for your car in Nashville

If someone always seems to know where you have been, your car is the first place to look. We inspect your vehicle for hidden tracking devices, document anything we find, and help you take the right next step.

Confidential. Ask your first questions without giving your name.

  • Most common findingMagnetic battery trackers
  • WhereDiscreet location you choose
  • If foundDocumented for police
  • Also checkPhone settings and shared accounts

Small battery-powered GPS trackers are cheap, easy to hide and often attached with magnets under bumpers, in wheel wells or behind trim. Hardwired trackers can be hidden near the OBD port or behind the dashboard.

We also look at the less dramatic possibilities, which are often the answer: a shared phone location setting, a family-plan account, a car manufacturer’s connected app, or an item tracker tucked into a bag.

Signs someone may be tracking you

  • Someone knows where you went without being told
  • The same person appears where you are, repeatedly
  • You notice tampering, scratches or loose panels under the car
  • Your phone warns of an unknown item tracker traveling with you
  • An ex or partner has had access to your keys or vehicle
  • You share a phone plan, car app or cloud account with the person

If you feel unsafe, call 911. If we find a device, we document it and generally leave it in place so police can investigate, unless removing it is necessary for your safety.

What our inspection covers

  • A physical inspection of the undercarriage, wheel wells, bumpers, interior and cargo areas
  • Checks around the OBD port and accessible wiring for hardwired devices
  • A review of shared accounts, connected-car apps and phone location sharing with you
  • Photographs of anything found, where it was and how it was attached
  • Guidance on reporting and on preserving the device as evidence

What you receive

  • A written inspection report with photographs
  • Documentation suitable for a police report or protective order
  • Practical steps to stop location sharing you did not authorize
  • A referral to digital forensics if phone spyware is suspected

Tennessee law that matters here

It is a crime

In Tennessee, knowingly placing an electronic tracking device on a motor vehicle without the consent of all owners, to monitor or follow an occupant, is a Class A misdemeanor (Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-13-606).

Preserve evidence

Removing and throwing away a device can destroy evidence of who placed it. Document first, then decide with police how to proceed.

How it usually goes

How a tracker inspection works

Quick, discreet and documented.

  1. 01

    Safety call

    Where and when to meet, and how to reach you safely.

  2. 02

    Inspection

    Physical inspection of the vehicle inside and out.

  3. 03

    Account review

    Shared apps, phone settings and connected-car services.

  4. 04

    Report

    Photos, findings and next steps.

Questions about this service

Tracker inspection questions

Can you check my phone for spyware?

We review common settings and shared accounts with you. For a forensic examination of a phone, we refer you to a qualified digital forensics examiner.

Should I remove a tracker if I find one?

Usually not right away. Photograph it, leave it in place and talk with police, unless your immediate safety requires removing it.

Is it legal for my spouse to track a car we both own?

Tennessee’s statute requires consent of all owners. If you co-own the car and did not consent, talk with police or an attorney about your situation.

Find out if you are being tracked.

Call from a safe phone to schedule a discreet inspection.