Some vehicle tracking companies have speculated that pay as you go will take over from contract in the next couple of years, but V-SOL feels that this trend treats tracking systems as a commodity – just like a mobile phone – and is not a good idea for long term business. It is therefore not a trend we intend to follow and would issue a word of caution to any company considering pay as you go.

Pay as you go may seem like a convenient method, but in the end it will lead to the same quality of customer service that you get on a pay as you go mobile phone. It is unlikely that your provider will be on hand to assist with any problems that you may have.

While part of the reason for pay as you go tracking coming about is related to some early tracking companies being in financial trouble this is not the case with many companies today. It is always important to clarify how you will be looked after with any supplier before signing, but if you’re looking to receive the full benefits from a vehicle tracking system, then a contract with a stable organisation that has a proven record of helping customers with issues will always offers far more benefits and security than pay as you go.

There’s a lot of choice in the vehicle tracking market at the moment, so how do you know where to begin?�
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When making any decision about a supplier we evaluate them to be sure they are right for us – and we’d always recommend you do the same.  In our opinion the best business is done when both the customer and the supplier have like-minded objectives and values.
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In terms of vehicle tracking, the technology in this area has come on in leaps and bounds over the last 10 years, and while you can opt for a low cost pay as you go solution the reality is that for most businesses this is never going to give access to the knowledge that comes from a supplier who will commit the time to help you get the most from the technology.

Without spending much more you can get a system that is tailored to your business operations, enabling you to improve performance across the board.  V-SOL, for example, offers a range of solutions, with expert advice from a team who work with you to create your ideal tracking system.
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The first step for any business is to look at the real needs of your operations – for example, what information would you need to help you save money now?  Do not be fooled by claims of savings of over £500 per week etc. If your business really was wasting that much per vehicle it would not be a vehicle tracking system that was required! 

Put simply, take the time to research and talk to suppliers to find out what they know and how they would work with you to find the best solution for your needs. This is almost certainly going to be one who has the time to help you, and your business will quickly reap the rewards.