Do Car GPS Trackers Actually Work Inside Parking Garages?
Alex and Emma break down why car GPS trackers struggle inside parking garages and how to interpret stale map pins.
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Concrete, metal, and underground levels block satellite signals and cellular data.
A map pin inside a structure often shows the last outdoor location rather than the exact spot.
GPS positioning and cellular reporting are two separate systems that can fail independently.
Trackers differ on whether they store location history offline to upload later.
Checking timestamps helps determine if a signal gap is temporary or a persistent issue.
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