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17 Oct
How to customise a vehicle walkaround checklist for different vehicle types
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Build a vehicle walkaround checklist template that fits cars, vans, HGVs and minibuses. Core checks, type-specific additions and digital options for 2026.
17 Oct
Thatcham S7 trackers compared: prices, installation and monitoring
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Compare a Thatcham S7 tracker on hardware, installation and monitoring in 2026. See what Crystal Ball S7 includes and the total cost per term.
17 Oct
What a live fleet map shows: location, speed and heading explained
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A live vehicle tracking map shows location, speed and heading. Learn what each reading means for fleet managers in 2026 and where the map's limits are.
17 Oct
Motion-triggered recording and tamper alerts: SmartCam 4G as a vehicle security tool
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How SmartCam 4G uses motion-triggered recording, tamper alerts and built-in GPS tracking to protect UK fleet vehicles, and when to add a Thatcham tracker.
16 Oct
The five driver behaviour KPIs FleetTracker scores, and why each matters
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Driver behaviour monitoring explained: the five measures fleet managers should track in 2026, what each shows, and which Crystal Ball product covers them.
16 Oct
Can dash cam footage be shared directly with the police?
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Yes, you can share dash cam footage with police. Here is how to report it, what to hand over and how UK fleets stay on the right side of data rules in 2026.
15 Oct
What the FleetTracker Manager App lets you do away from your desk
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What a fleet manager app lets you do away from your desk in 2026: live location, alerts, journeys, records and reports with Crystal Ball FleetTracker.
15 Oct
Can I test a fleet dash cam before signing a contract?
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Can you test a fleet dash cam before signing a contract? Yes, usually in part. See what to test, what to get in writing and what a trial cannot prove in 2026.
15 Oct
Driver ID immobilisation with Dallas keys: a second layer of vehicle security
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A dallas key immobiliser lets only keyed drivers start a vehicle. See how FleetTracker Driver ID compares with Thatcham S5 Plus, S5 and S7 in 2026.
14 Oct
Thatcham S5 trackers compared: prices, installation and monitoring
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Compare a Thatcham S5 tracker on hardware, installation and monitoring in 2026. See what Crystal Ball S5 includes and how to total the real cost.
14 Oct
How remote immobilisation works on FleetTracker
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How a remote vehicle immobiliser works with FleetTracker and Thatcham S5 Plus, what is optional, and which Crystal Ball product fits your fleet in 2026.
14 Oct
How much 4G data does a fleet dash cam use monthly?
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4G dash cam data usage per month depends on footage requests, camera count and alert settings. See what drives fleet data use and what to ask in 2026.
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