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13 Oct
Does SmartCam 4G work in areas with poor 4G coverage?
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SmartCam 4G poor 4G coverage explained: what depends on signal, what to check on your routes and what to ask Crystal Ball before you buy a dash cam in 2026.
13 Oct
What to do with dash cam footage straight after a minor collision
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Dash cam footage after accident: what to do in the first hour after a minor collision, how to save it, who to tell and how fleets protect evidence in 2026.
13 Oct
Does fitting telematics void an electric van’s warranty?
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Telematics does not void an electric van warranty by default. See what manufacturers can refuse, the risks of self-fitting and what to ask before you fit in 2026.
13 Oct
What the Thatcham tracker app shows vehicle owners
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The Thatcham tracker app shows location, journey history and tow and tamper alerts. See what Crystal Ball S7, S5 and S5 Plus owners get in 2026, compared.
12 Oct
Can fleet tracking help reduce speeding tickets?
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Fleet tracking can help reduce speeding tickets by flagging speeding early and showing who was driving, but it cannot stop camera fines. 2026 UK guide.
12 Oct
Tracking company vans outside working hours: what UK employers can and cannot do
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Tracking company vehicles outside working hours is lawful in the UK with a clear purpose and notice. Here is what employers can and cannot do in 2026.
12 Oct
How Thatcham S5 Plus immobilisation helps counter keyless relay and key-cloning theft
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A keyless car theft tracker should do more than locate a stolen vehicle. See how Thatcham S5 Plus immobilisation compares with S5 and S7 for UK fleets in 2026.
12 Oct
Can a driver delete fleet dash cam footage?
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Can a driver delete dash cam footage on a fleet vehicle? It depends on access rights and policy. Here is what UK fleet managers should check in 2026.
11 Oct
How to train drivers to use a 360° camera system
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360 camera system driver training in seven modules: monitor reading, blind spots, reversing, checks and incident steps. A practical 2026 guide for UK fleets.
11 Oct
Is fleet tracking data valid for HMRC mileage audits?
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Is fleet tracking data valid for an HMRC mileage audit in 2026? Yes as supporting evidence, if each journey has a driver and a business reason.
11 Oct
Does a fleet dash cam drain the vehicle battery?
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Does a dash cam drain the vehicle battery? It can without a cut-off. See how wiring, parked mode and idle time affect fleet vehicles in 2026.
11 Oct
How the Automatic Driver Recognition fob works on a Thatcham S5 tracker
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How the Thatcham S5 tracker driver fob works: ADR, ignition alerts, and how it differs from the S7 and S5 Plus. Clear 2026 guide for UK fleet managers.
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