A small device that plugs into your car's OBD port and starts tracking in about 30 seconds — no tools, no wiring, no auto electrician. R499 once-off, then R45 a month on annual billing.
The OBD Mini is the simplest way to put a vehicle onto a live tracking platform. It plugs into the standard OBD-II diagnostic port that every petrol or diesel car built since the mid-90s has — usually under the steering column or in the driver-side footwell. From the moment it's in, it reports position, trips, and alerts to the TTC platform. There is no installer, no wiring, and nothing to drill, glue, or cable-tie.
Live location and full trip history land on the web platform and the mobile app within seconds of the device booting up. Geofence alerts fire the moment a vehicle leaves a zone. An unplug alert tells you the second the device is removed. In no-signal areas, the OBD Mini keeps logging the trip and uploads the gap when it reconnects — so the logbook stays complete even when the cell tower wasn't.
Every TTC device runs on the same platform. Live tracking, geofences, alerts, and the SARS logbook are included on every plan, on every device. What changes per device is the hardware — what it physically does, and what it picks up.
Single-vehicle owners and owner-drivers who want live tracking and a logbook with zero installation — and who don't need stolen-vehicle recovery.
If your car was built after 1996 and runs on petrol or diesel, it has the right port. No installer required.
Clear, no-spin compatibility — including what the OBD Mini can't do. If you need something on this list that the OBD Mini doesn't support, the comparison table at the end of all devices will point you to the right unit.
The OBD Mini runs on the same TTC subscription as every other device — R45 per vehicle per month on annual billing (R50 on monthly). Every plan includes live GPS, geofences, trip history, SARS logbook reports, movement and ignition alerts, the web dashboard, iOS and Android apps, and API access. The Tracking Co does not charge a device rental, activation fee, or premium tier.
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Same platform, same subscription — different hardware. These three are the most common alternatives. The full comparison table is on the products page.
Choose this if: Want SVR or a hidden install
View the 4G900L →Choose this if: Vehicle lives outdoors (trailer, plant, farm)
View the FMC880 →Choose this if: Add a hidden backup tracker
View the Asset Tracker →The OBD Mini works in nearly every petrol or diesel vehicle built since 1996 in South Africa — the OBD-II port has been industry-standard for almost 30 years. Most light commercial vehicles, bakkies, and SUVs are covered. If you can't locate the OBD port in your specific model, send The Tracking Co a quick message and we'll point you to it.
Yes — and that's why the OBD Mini is not sold for stolen-vehicle recovery. If the device is unplugged, the platform raises an unplug alert within seconds, so the owner knows straight away. For SVR, the recommended unit is the hardwired 4G900L (R769) which hides behind the dash and is much harder to remove. The OBD Mini suits single-vehicle owners who want live tracking and a logbook, not monitored recovery.
Yes. Unplug it from one vehicle, plug it into another, and trips continue logging against the same TTC account. There is no transfer fee. If the car is traded in, the device goes with the owner — The Tracking Co sells hardware outright, so it is not tied to a specific vehicle. The platform automatically picks up the new car the next time it is driven.
R499 once-off for the hardware. The tracking subscription is R45 per month on annual billing (R50 on monthly) — this covers the live platform, mobile app, geofence alerts, trip history, and SARS logbook. The Tracking Co does not charge a separate device rental, activation fee, or platform tier. The R45 a month is the full ongoing cost.
No. The OBD-II port is designed to be safely accessed by diagnostic tools and read-only devices — the OBD Mini is one of those. It does not write to the car's computer, change settings, or interfere with the engine. Many drivers leave one plugged in for years with no issue. If the car ever needs to go in for a diagnostic, the device unplugs in two seconds.
Hardware from R499. Subscriptions from R50 a month. No contracts, no setup fee, no surprise upgrades.
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