Don't expect inbuilt trackers to save your stolen car, experts say
Experts are warning that built-in vehicle tracking systems may not reliably help recover stolen cars. Kia acknowledged to the BBC that UK law restricts its ability to provide live location tracking of vehicles.
Why this matters: Car manufacturers sell tracking as a safety feature, but when a vehicle is actually stolen, that promise can quietly fall apart. Legal restrictions, liability concerns, or policy choices can mean the tracker in your car does nothing useful in a crisis. If you bought a car partly because it advertised location tracking, you deserve to know upfront when and whether that feature actually works. Right now, many owners do not find out until it is too late.
Who should care: Privacy officers · Cybersecurity
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