Pearl RearVision wireless rearview camera review


We have reviewed numerous dash cams over the years, but I believe that this is the first backup cam that we’ve reviewed. If I’m wrong about that, then the Pearl RearVision rearview car camera is definitely the first wireless backup cam that we’ve ever reviewed on The Gadgeteer. Let’s put the car in reverse and check it out.

What is it?

The Pearl RearVision is a backup camera for your vehicle that doesn’t require you to route wires for power or to a display. It uses a solar charger to keep its battery charged and it uses WiFi and Bluetooth to transmit images to a smartphone.

What’s in the box?

Pearl RearVision license plate frame camera
License plate frame adapter
OBD adapter
Smartphone car mount
Installation tool

Design and features

The Pearl RearVision looks like a license plate frame, but the frame has two cameras along the top edge. The cameras have up to 180° field of view and a special coating that repels water. One of the cameras has infrared for night vision, and the other one is optimized for daytime.

The frame also has a built-in solar panel that charges the internal battery on bright sunny days, as well as cloudy days.

The frame is composed of two pieces that include the black metal frame that installs on the rear of your vehicle.


A special tool is included with the RearVision. This tool is used to detach the RearVision from the metal frame so that it can be installed on the vehicle.

Although the Pearl RearVision does not require any wiring to a power port inside your car since it can use solar power to charge its internal battery, you can also charge it with the built-in USB cable.


The USB cable is integrated into the frame with a rubber cover that protects the connector from moisture and weather.

Installation of the Pearl RearVision rearview camera

Although not required, the first thing I did before installing the Pearl RearVision was to charge it using the built-in USB cable.

I then took the RearVision, the special tool install tool, the included OBD adapter, and my Nexus 6P Android smartphone out to the garage.

First I removed my existing license plate which was attached to the back of my 2013 MINI Cooper with 4 Phillips screws. Note that the Pearl RearVision is compatible with cars 1996 and newer.

I then attached the RearVision frame to my license plate using the provided screws and then attached the frame and plate to my MINI using 2 of the original screws that were holding the license plate in place.

The RearVision hooks to the bottom of the frame and then snaps in place. The special install tool is used to tighten the theft-resistant set screw which holds the camera securely to the frame.

Looks great, although I was a little concerned that the frame covers and partially obscures some of the info on my license plate including the state and expiration info. I haven’t been pulled over by a cop yet, so I guess it’s not a problem.

The next step of the installation is to plug the OBD adapter into the OBD port in the MINI. This adapter communicates to your phone and the RearVision frame using Bluetooth and WiFi and has a built-in speaker for audio alerts.

The OBD port in my MINI is located under the dash on the driver’s side. The location of this port varies per car make and model.

Installing the adapter is easy but awkward because I had to do it mostly by feel.

I thought I was all set until I needed to get into my trunk and discovered that the top edge of the RearVision camera blocked access to the trunk latch. Whoops… Lucky for me, the folks at Pearl had included an adapter plate which I didn’t think I needed to use. Wrong!

I removed the RearVision, installed the adapter plate which lowers the frame to allow access to the trunk latch. The extra step was easy, but I felt foolish for not noticing the problem the first time around.

Ahhh, that’s much better.

Note that the frame adapter is not included with the RearVision. But if you find that you need it, they will send you one for free according to their installation troubleshooting page.

You can use the included magnetic car mount to locate your smartphone inside your vehicle for optimal viewing. I skipped this step because I already use the iOmount iOauto Pro mount in my MINI.

After the RearVision is installed on the outside of the car and the OBD adapter is installed inside the car, the last step is to install the mobile app which detects the OBD adapter and RearVision camera to complete the setup.


There is a setting in the Pearl app to automatically launch the app when you put the phone on the included magnetic mount, so the mount must have an NFC chip in it (I am just guessing and haven’t proven this theory). I have noticed that my Nexus 6P will sometimes (not always) automatically launch the app when I get in the car and turn on the screen even if the Pearl app wasn’t the last app that I had been using. This doesn’t happen every time though.

The app shows a live view with white guidelines to help you avoid obstacles. These guidelines can be calibrated through the app’s settings by doing a few easy measurements.

The image will show ripples, a red border will show along the edges of the screen and the OBD adapter will sound an audible alert if there’s an obstacle in the path of the car. I tested this by walking behind the car. The RearVision also picked up my cat Max as he walked behind the car.

The RearVision live view disappears after a minute and then shows the app launcher screen that you see above. You can modify the delay from 10 seconds to 2 minutes before the launcher appears.

The launcher can be customized to add apps from a list of music, navigation, and utilities. Unfortunately, you can’t add your own apps to the list.

You can change the view from landscape to portrait mode.




In portrait view, the backup camera shows a split screen that has a wide angle and zoomed views. You can swipe the top to zoom the edges.

I have been testing the Pearl RearVision rearview camera for several weeks. It works well 90% of the time and provides a clear view of what is behind my vehicle.


The view from the RearVision cameras works equally well in daylight and night.

If you try to access the cameras while you’re driving, you’ll see this message.

I’ve seen the message above on more than one occasion. I’ll usually have to close the app, toggle Bluetooth off and on, and relaunch the app to fix the issue. After a recent update to the system, I don’t believe I’ve seen the message, so it could have been a bug that has been fixed.

See it in action

I’ve been using the RearVision for several weeks now and it works well although it hasn’t alerted me of obstacles (yet).

Sorry for the jerky video. I was holding a phone in one hand to capture the video and trying to drive backwards with the other hand while just looking the display.

It has been tough making myself look at the screen since my brain is programmed to only use my rear view and side mirrors when I’m backing up. When you’ve been driving for 30+ years like I have, it’s hard to teach an old dog new tricks 🙂

Something to consider before buying the Pearl RearVision

It’s important to realize that to use the Pearl RearVision camera, you have to have your phone with you. Without it, you will not be alerted of obstacles in your path. If someone borrows your car and doesn’t have the paired phone, it will not work.

Final thoughts

I like the Pearl RearVision rearview camera because it doesn’t require a complicated/expensive install or modification of your vehicle. The all wireless design including the solar charging frame makes this rearview camera system attractive to people who want a quick and easy setup. However, the price of this system is considerably higher than other DIY backup cameras systems with dedicated displays. Pair that with the fact that you MUST use your phone with it are issues to keep in mind before considering a purchase.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Pearl. Please visit their site for more info and Amazon to order.

 

Product Information

Price: $499.99
Manufacturer: Pearl Auto
Retailer: Amazon
Requirements:
  • 1996 or newer vehicle
  • iOS or Android device
Pros:
  • Easy to install
  • Solar powered and wireless
  • Simple app
Cons:
  • Expensive
  • May need a frame adapter which is not included in the package
  • Only works if paired with an iOS or Android device
  • Can't record video or take snapshots

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Logitech ZeroTouch air vent car mount review

When I find a gadget that can make my life easier in some way, that gadget tends to stay in my life.  And the gadgets that just look pretty usually don’t end up finding a place in my day-to-day routine.  So when I ran across the Logitech ZeroTouch car mount (air vent model), with its plethora of features, I was willing to give it a try.  I love my Kenu Airframe+ for its simplicity and ease of use, but I was willing to try another car mount if it could make my life easier somehow.  So how did the Android-only Logitech ZeroTouch measure up?  Let’s discuss.

First things first, let’s see the specs from Logitech:

Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth):

  • ZeroTouch Air Vent: 1.50 in x 1.50 in x 1.22 in
  • ZeroTouch Dashboard: 2.83 in x 2.56 in x 2.40 in
  • Inner case adapter: 1.50 in x 0.02 in
  • Outer phone adapter: 1.50 in x 0.78 in x 0.02 in

Package Contents:

  • ZeroTouch Air Vent or ZeroTouch Dashboard
  • 2 metal adapters
  • Documentation

System Requirements:

  • Android™ device OS 5.0 or later
  • Bluetooth® Smart technology
  • For full functionality, an active mobile data and text message plan are required.
  • Carrier charges may apply.
  • For full music functionality, an active account with Spotify™, Pandora, Google Play™ Music, or SoundCloud® is required.

Setting it up

Setting up the ZeroTouch was a breeze.  You download the free app and follow the instructions on the screen to connect the Zerotouch to the phone.  You’ll need Bluetooth of course, and I was able to use both the ZeroTouch and my Plantronics Bluetooth headset at the same time with my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, which is good because that would have been a deal-breaker for me.  The Zerotouch enables you to control many apps and services on your phone (more on that later), but I found that one minor hassle with the setup is that you’ll have to log into each one in the ZeroTouch app settings.  So I had to add my login credentials and email settings for all my email addresses, Spotify, my home and work address, and Amazon Alexa.  All of those things are already setup/specified on my phone, so I was hoping that ZeroTouch would recognize those automatically, but it did not.

The ZeroTouch comes with 2 adhesive metal pads to attach either to your phone or your phone case.  I have a case, so I choose to attach the oval pad to the outside of my case.  I should also mention that once you attach the pad, it ain’t coming off!  You should also pay close attention to where you attach it because you can’t attach it in the same area where the wireless charging part is.  So for me, I had to attach the pad to the bottom on the back of the phone.  That means that my phone is somewhat top-heavy when I connect it to the ZeroTouch in my car, and attaching it in landscape orientation isn’t an option for me.

Finally, you have to attach the ZeroTouch to either your dashboard or the car vent in your car.  I got the car vent model, and I can tell you that the gap between the rubberized fingers on the back of the ZeroTouch is very small, and it took quite a bit of force to get it attached to my car vent.  I had to use both hands, but that isn’t a negative to me because that means there is no way it will ever just fall off the vent.

What I liked

As mentioned, the ZeroTouch only works with Android phones which is good for me, but not so good for iPhone users.  I feel sure a ZeroTouch for you is in the works though.  Connecting your phone to the ZeroTouch requires almost zero effort. (See what I did there?)  The magnet inside the ZeroTouch snaps quickly and easily to the metal pad adhered to the back of my phone.  And removing it is just as easy.

The app has big letters and drop-down menus, and lots of white space.  It is pretty intuitive and easy to setup.  There are options for setting the speed of the voice, the gesture that you use to activate the app, and how long the prompts are that are used to interact with you while using the app.

I liked how Amazon Alexa worked.  I will admit up front that I don’t have any smart devices in my home, so I wasn’t able to control any lights or security systems.  But I still used Alexa to give me weather updates, read my news, order Starbucks, and more.  Basically, anything that Alexa can do for you at home, you can do in the car.  Which is pretty nice.  I can see the power of controlling things in the house before you get home or if you forget to set something.  The ZeroTouch car mount can do those things for you, so if you are an Amazon Alexa user, this car mount will be pretty sweet for you.

I liked how the app read my text messages to me and allowed me to send a response simply by speaking.  The vast majority of the time it worked just great.  It took me a little time to learn how to make myself understood, but I had to do that with Google’s voice service as well.  The ZeroTouch shines in this area of reading and handling text messages and emails.  It provides a truly hands-free experience in this regard, which is great if you want to use your phone while you are driving.  I would often turn this off if I had other people in the car though because I didn’t want the phone reading texts and emails to everyone in the car.  And you also have the option in the settings to automatically respond to texts and emails with a message to tell folks you are driving and will contact them soon.  That’s pretty neat too.

What I didn’t like

Some folks have complained that the ZeroTouch doesn’t charge your phone like some other car mounts, but that doesn’t bother me.  I am not crazy about the fact that the adhesive metal pad is pretty much a one and done setup.  It isn’t coming off your phone/case, which isn’t going to bode well for resale value.

I experienced some spotty performance with the app voice prompts.  For example, there were random times when I would ask it to play Pandora and the app would respond that Pandora wasn’t supported when clearly it is.  I would reboot my phone and it would start working again.  Same thing with Spotify, so maybe it has something to do with just music apps, I don’t know.  I will also say that as an Android user, it is pretty easy to become spoiled with the various ways that Google is integrated with the phone, including their voice search.  The voice recognition with the ZeroTouch just isn’t as robust or easy to use as Google’s.

In my daily use of the ZeroTouch for over a month, it has been my experience that my battery performance suffered greatly when I started using ZeroTouch.  The Bluetooth inside the ZeroTouch as a low-energy Bluetooth 4.2 radio, and yet it is killing my battery all day.  I found myself having to charge my phone multiple times a day.  When I uninstalled the ZeroTouch to test out my theory, my battery life no longer suffered like it had been.  I have always left my Bluetooth on 24-hrs a day because I use a Bluetooth headset all day, but I saw a noticeable performance hit to the battery after I started using the ZeroTouch.  Maybe because my phone was constantly searching for the ZeroTouch all day, I am not sure.

Probably the main thing that I don’t like about the ZeroTouch has to do with how you activate the voice recognition.  You can’t just speak out loud “Ok Alexa” and then Alexa responds.  You have to wake the app first by waving/holding your hand in front of the proximity sensor in the upper left corner of the screen.  Nothing happens until you do that.  Then the app prompts you and you tell it what to do.  The waving my hand in front of the screen is a little awkward when you are driving, but that isn’t really why I dislike it.  The reason is that for Android users we spend a great deal of time swiping down from the top of the screen to pull down the window shade to interact with notifications.  When you use your right hand to do that while driving, you invariably swipe your finger near the proximity sensor, activating the ZeroTouch app.  I have lost track, literally, of the number of times that I have had to say “cancel” to the ZeroTouch voice prompt because I didn’t mean to activate it.  It is driving me bananas.  And before you comment, yes, I have tried to train myself to not do that.  Trust me, I’ve tried.

The bottom line

I love the low profile and ease of use of the ZeroTouch.  The app is easy to use and has many features.  I also love the Amazon Alexa integration.  That’s where the strength of this product really shines.  Folks who are already Amazon Alexa converts will get some immediate benefit from this car mount even though it is $60, which is expensive for a car mount.

But for those of us who haven’t gone all-in with Amazon Alexa, I don’t think there is enough here to compel you to need the expensive ZeroTouch.  The voice control, while you are driving, is robust, and for some folks that may be enough to justify the cost and the learning curve.  But for me, the battery performance hit and the false-positives I get every time I try to use the pull-down notification tray will probably cause me to go back to my Kenu Airframe.  If/when I get my Amazon Alexa device at home, and I start automating my home, I could see myself changing my mind.  Amazon Alexa is pretty awesome.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Logitech. Please visit their site for more info and Amazon to order.

 

Product Information

Price: $59.99
Manufacturer: Logitech
Retailer: Amazon
Requirements:
  • An Android phone with a cellphone data plan, and Bluetooth.
Pros:
  • Ease of use/setup
  • Outstanding Amazon Alexa integration
  • Robust hands-free voice integration and features
Cons:
  • Proximity sensor false-positives
  • Expensive
  • Battery performance suffered

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AIDOUT Car Handle helps you get out of your car

This past Thursday, Jeanne had surgery to remove an angry gallbladder. When we got home after the surgery, we had a little trouble getting her out of my MINI Cooper without causing her pain because my car sits so low to the ground and she had to use her core muscles to help her stand up. An extra handle like the AIDOUT would have come in very handy.

The AIDOUT is a handle that fits in the latch of a vehicle’s door without requiring modification to the car.

The handle features forged aluminum construction that is strong enough to bear the weight of up to 350 pounds. The handle has a non-slip rubber grip, a built-in flashlight, seat belt cutter and a window breaker.

The AIDOUT car handle would be a useful tool for anyone that has problems getting out of a car due to injury, illness, surgery, etc.

The AIDOUT is priced at $14.99 and can be purchased from Amazon.

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Berrolia No.2 Aluminum iPhone mount review

If James Bond was looking for an iPhone mount appropriate for his vintage Aston Martin, he’d probably pick the Berrolia No. 2 iPhone Mount. It’s classy. It’s beautifully constructed. Is it right for you? Let’s grab a martini (preferably shaken, not stirred) and check it out!

First Impressions

When I received the Berrolia No. 2 iPhone Mount for this evaluation, my first impression was… luxurious. Just look at it. Not only does it look premium, but it feels weighty and substantial in your hand. It even comes packed in a cool aluminum cylinder, with molded foam inserts for protection.   

Looks aside, construction and materials are top-notch. The frame is made from premium-grade aluminum, which looks to be powder coated with a slightly rubberized surface. The wood is mahogany, with the Berrolia logo laser etched into the back piece. Everything is precision cut and the assembly is rock solid, with no noticeable gaps or cheap bits to be found. Even the clips are heavy & solid, and look like they won’t bend or snap after repeated use. All the finishes are smooth and pleasant to the touch.

This is no bargain-basement car cradle, folks. It just oozes style and quality craftsmanship.

Mounting the Cradle

The Berrolia mounts to the air vent on your car, and it requires that your vent employs horizontal fins to clip onto. There’s another quality twist here: there’s a leather (possibly leatherette) mounting pad included in the package. You place the pad on the fin of your air vent, then slide the clip over the pad. Not only does this add extra grip, but it prevents scratching from the beefy metal clip. In my car, I found that the cradle stayed put once it was mounted, and was not prone to getting knocked off by an accidental bump. Nice.

Once you have the mount in place, you can install your lightning cable. I found this to be another nice aspect to the design. There’s a knob on the front of the unit that you unscrew to allow the cable to pass through. The cable is inserted perpendicular to the unit. You pull the cable through, twist it to a position parallel to the mount, and pull the cable back down to lock it in position. Screw the knob back in place, and the lightning cable isn’t going anywhere.

The whole operation took about a minute to complete, at which point I could add my phone.

Daily Use

There are tracks on either side of the mount specifically designed for the iPhone, so it slides smoothly in and out of the cradle and plugs right into the lighting plug. It’s a silky smooth, one-handed operation that requires no wiggling or adjustment to get the phone in and out of the cradle.

After dozens of car trips, I’ve found that the construction continues to deliver. There’s no looseness anywhere in the unit. The lighting cable mount hasn’t loosened up. The finishes continue to look good after regular abuse, with no abrasions or scratches developing in the surfaces. It’s rock solid.

As far as on-the-road use goes, it’s a great mount. It stays firmly planted where you set it, even with the occasional bump or nudge. It’s nice to have the phone in a position where it doesn’t distract you from driving, especially if you are using Google Maps to get from point A to B. And one handed operation is a great for safety, so you are not fumbling around for your phone while trying to focus on the road. I really like it.

Some Caveats

There are three important issues that you should aware of in the middle of all of this luxury precision goodness. First, the mount is designed precisely to fit your iPhone. You can’t use it with a cover or case. I don’t like my iPhone to go naked, so this required me to take off my case every time I got in the car. I get that this detracts from the whole look and slick performance, but it is kind of an annoyance (especially if you have a complicated cover). Berrolia does make the leather versions of the mount that we have reviewed here, and they appear to have some tolerance for accepting a thin case on your phone.

Second, the cable mount is precisely machined to fit the Apple lightning cable. Third party cables are not likely to work with this setup. I found this out the hard way, as my car has a MIDI port that requires a third party MIDI-to-lightning cable. It would not fit in the mount, so I needed to acquire a lightning-to-USB adaptor, then I could plug the Apple-supplied cable into that. Most newer cars have a USB port so this won’t be an issue, but it’s a bit of a bummer if you use third-party lightning cables.

Finally Berrolia only provides this particular style of mount in the black/walnut finish, specifically for the iPhone 6, 6s and 7. They do offer a range of leather covers in different colors and styles which also accommodate iPhone 5 models or the larger iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 7 plus. You’Il want to check your iPhone model and car interior to find the right match for you. 

Conclusion and Pricing

There’s no doubt that the Berrolia No. 2 iPhone Mount is a classy upgrade from a cheap plastic car mount. Not only does it deliver on style, but it is impeccably constructed and sure to stand up to years of abuse. Retail price is placed at 79 Euros (about $85 USD) which seems in line with the quality of the unit. If you are OK with the caveats, I feel its a luxury upgrade that’s worth the price. Happy motoring!

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Berrolia. For more info visit their site.

 

Product Information

Price: €79 (~$84.50 US)
Manufacturer: Berrolia
Pros:
  • Luxury look and feel
  • High quality materials and construction
  • Easy to install
Cons:
  • Does not work with iPhone covers
  • Requires original Apple lightning cable
  • Sized specifically to the iPhone 6/6s/7, though leather options are available for other models

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Berrolia No.2 Aluminum iPhone mount review originally appeared on on March 31, 2017 at 10:00 am.

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CARLOCK advanced real time car tracker & alert system review

Aside from a house, a vehicle may be one of the priciest purchases a person will make. That being the case, most people want to make sure they protect their investment. One of the easiest ways to protect that investment is to know where the vehicle is at all times.

Carlock is a small device that fits into your vehicle’s On-board Diagnostic port (OBD) and tracks your vehicle by GPS. It can send alerts if your engine is started, someone’s tampering with the car, or the vehicle is moved while you’re away from it.

Design

Carlock is a very simple device.




It’s a small, square device, with a 16 pin plug. It has branding on one end of the device; other than that it’s an extremely plain device.

The entire device is about the same length and width as a debit/credit/gift card.

There isn’t much to the design of the Carlock. It’s a very plain device, but that doesn’t matter much because it will be tucked away under the dashboard and won’t be seen.

Setup

Of all the devices I’ve reviewed for the Gadgeteer, this has to be one of the easiest installations I’ve ever encountered.



First, you’re going to locate your vehicle’s OBD port. It’s going to be located somewhere under the driver-side dashboard.

If you’re having trouble locating it, you can use this OBD locator site.

Once you’ve located the OBD port, you plug the Carlock device into it.

That’s all there is to physically installing the device.

Once the device is physically installed, you download the app and create an account with Carlock.

This is also a simple process.




First, you enter the activation code and serial number that came with your device. Then you enter some biographical information and the make/model of your vehicle.

Once that is complete, you’re ready to use the device.

Use

The first time you open the app, it will instruct you to drive for a bit before it can detect your location.


After about 5 minutes, the app should find your location. Your location is updated approximately every 30 seconds while driving, and every 30 minutes while stationary.

For most people, the most important aspect of the Carlock is its security features.

In the picture above, the vehicle is “disarmed”. You can drive the vehicle and you won’t receive any movement alerts.

As you can see in the diagram above, arming your vehicle is simple.

If your vehicle is moved while armed, an alarm on your phone will go off and the app will show your vehicle’s current location and path it took to get there.

Along with notifying you when your vehicle moves, Carlock can also alert you when the engine is started, if the vehicle vibrates excessively, and if Carlock is removed from the OBD port.

Most of us probably wouldn’t remember to always arm and disarm our vehicle; fortunately, the app has an “AutoLock Scheduler” that allows you to set the times you want the vehicle to be monitored.

Perhaps you’re not concerned with security, but rather the safety of those driving the vehicle.

Carlock is also able to monitor speeding, fast acceleration, sudden braking, and harsh cornering. If Carlock detects any of the above, it can send an alert to your phone.

Additionally, the app scores how the vehicle was driven over the previous month and keeps a log of trips and notifications.


This is an excellent way to keep tabs on younger drivers you may have in your household.

Cost

The device itself costs $59.94. That’s not a bad price for a security device with so many features; however, there is also a subscription that must be purchased in order to take advantage of the device’s abilities.

You have two options for the subscription service. You can pay $113 upfront for an entire year of service, or you can pay $9.60 a month.

In my opinion, neither price is too prohibitive; although, the savings for the yearly plan is negligible at $2.20.

Depending on your car insurance company’s policies, you may be able to get a discount for using Carlock.

Conclusion

Carlock packs a lot of punch for being in such a small package.

It’s incredibly easy to install and doesn’t require any upkeep, yet still manages to monitor your vehicle’s security and the driving habits of those using your vehicle.

Whether or not it’s a sound purchase depends on the user.

Is your neighborhood safe, do you have young drivers in your home, or are you looking for an inexpensive way to lower your insurance rates? These are all questions you need to ask before purchasing Carlock. Depending on the answer, Carlock may be for you.

Source: The sample for this review was provided by Protectus Technologies, Inc. Please visit their site for more information and Amazon to order.

 

Product Information

Price: $59.94
Manufacturer: Protectus Technologies, Inc.
Retailer: Amazon
Requirements:
  • Compatible vehicle with an OBD diagnostic port
  • Check vehicle compatibility here:
  • https://www.carlock.co/features-device/#will-it-work-in-my-car
Pros:
  • Easy install
  • Generally affordable
  • Great way to monitor young drivers
  • Insurance discount?
Cons:
  • None

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