I’ve been eyeing these pay-per-mile deals but the whole tracker thing kinda weirds me out. I barely drive, but knowing I’d have to remember some gadget every time? Feels like one more thing to lose under my seat... Not sure it’s worth the brain space.
I get what you mean about the tracker—one of my clients actually taped theirs to their dashboard so they wouldn’t forget it, but I’ve also seen folks just leave it plugged in and forget it’s there. Some companies use an app now instead of a physical gadget, though... Have you looked into those? I’m curious if that would feel less intrusive or just as annoying.
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Haha, taping the tracker to the dashboard is a new one for me—guess that’s one way to make sure you don’t forget it. I’ve always worried I’d knock it off or lose it under the seat with all the other random stuff that ends up down there. The app thing sounds like it could be less of a hassle, but then again, do you really want your phone tracking every move? I mean, my phone already knows more about me than my own family.
I’ve heard some folks say the apps drain your battery or get glitchy, especially if you’re juggling music, maps, and calls at the same time. Anyone else get paranoid about accidentally racking up miles just because you left the app running while on a bus or in someone else’s car? Maybe I’m just old school, but I kinda like the idea of unplugging the tracker and pretending it’s 1972 again.
Honestly, whatever works for you is probably best. If the tracker or app helps you save a few bucks and doesn’t drive you nuts, that’s a win in my book.
The app thing sounds like it could be less of a hassle, but then again, do you really want your phone tracking every move?
- Totally get this. I tried the app version and it kept pinging me for “drives” when I was just on the bus. Super annoying.
- Battery drain is real, especially if you’re using GPS for music/maps at the same time.
- The tracker dongle is clunky but at least it’s not messing with my phone.
- I’d rather deal with a physical device than have my phone constantly tracking stuff. Maybe I’m just paranoid, but whatever.
- Saving money is cool, but not if it means fighting with tech every day.
- Battery drain is real, especially if you’re using GPS for music/maps at the same time. - The tracker dongle is clunky but at least it’s not messing with my phone.
I get the frustration with the app picking up bus rides—had the same issue with Metromile a while back. But honestly, I found the dongle more annoying in the long run. It kept falling out of my OBD port and once it even set off my check engine light. The app’s battery drain is a pain, but for me, it’s less hassle than fiddling with hardware. Maybe it comes down to which tech headache you’re willing to put up with.
