One of the most common concerns among new car owners in Pakistan — especially KIA, Toyota, and Changan owners — is: will installing a GPS tracker void my car warranty? The answer depends entirely on which type of GPS tracker you install and how it is done.
Why People Worry About Warranty Voiding
Authorised dealerships in Pakistan often warn buyers that any modification to the vehicle wiring or electrical system could void the warranty. Some KIA dealerships have specifically told customers that GPS tracker installation will cause warranty claim issues if any wiring is modified. This warning is partly valid — but it applies only to improper installation by uncertified technicians who cut original vehicle wiring. It does not apply to all GPS trackers equally.
Option 1: Hidden Wired GPS Tracker — Warranty Safe When Professionally Installed
E-Tracking standard car tracker packages (Silver, Gold, Platinum, Premium Plus) use a hidden GPS device professionally installed by certified technicians. The installation does not cut or modify any original vehicle wiring. The device taps into a fused power source using standard automotive connection methods that are fully reversible and non-destructive. When done correctly by professionals, this installation does not modify any original wiring harness, does not tamper with the ECU in any damaging way, is completely reversible, and does not void warranty. The risk arises only when an uncertified installer cuts original wires.
Option 2: OBD Plug and Play GPS Tracker — 100% Warranty Safe
If you want absolute certainty of zero warranty risk, the Plug and Play OBD GPS Tracker is your answer. It simply plugs into the OBD-II diagnostic port — the same port mechanics use for diagnostics. No installation, no wiring, no drilling, no modifications of any kind.
Similarly, the Charging Port Plug and Play Tracker connects via the cigarette lighter or USB charging port — also zero wiring, zero installation, zero warranty risk. Both can be plugged in and removed by yourself in seconds.
Plug and Play Tracker Options at E-Tracking
- Easy Plug and Play GPS Tracker — OBD Port — Rs.30,000 all-inclusive
- Easy Plug and Play GPS Tracker — Charging Port — Rs.20,000 all-inclusive
KIA, Toyota, Honda, Changan, MG, Hyundai, Proton — all modern cars sold in Pakistan have an OBD port, and using it for a plug-and-play device is fully permitted by all manufacturers. Both options provide full live tracking, app and SMS alerts, geofence, and trip history without touching a single wire.
Which Option Should You Choose?
- New car under warranty, worried about dealership? Choose the OBD or Charging Port plug-and-play tracker. Zero risk, zero hassle, zero installation needed.
- Want hidden permanent tracking that cannot be seen or removed easily? Choose the standard hidden tracker installed by E-Tracking professional technicians. No warranty impact when done correctly.
- Older car out of warranty? Either option works. The standard hidden tracker gives more features at a lower starting price.
Summary
A GPS tracker will not void your car warranty in Pakistan if installed professionally without modifying original wiring, or if you use an OBD or charging port plug-and-play device. E-Tracking has installed trackers in thousands of vehicles including new KIA Sportage, Toyota Yaris, Honda City, Changan Alsvin, and other warranty-covered cars with no warranty issues reported. To discuss the best option for your specific car, contact E-Tracking via WhatsApp on 03-111-277-547 or call 042-37149300.
