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Fleet management insights, compliance guides and industry news from the Traknova team.

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Why Your Dash Cam Is Draining Your Car Battery (And How to Fix It)

Dash cam draining your car battery? Here is why parking mode pulls power overnight, how voltage cutoffs work, and the fixes that keep your battery healthy.

Timi·18 August 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Parking Mode Without Killing Your Car Battery

Parking mode protects your car while it sits, but it can flatten the battery. Here is how each mode works and how to run it without a dead battery.

Timi·18 August 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Won't Charge? How to Find the Real Problem

A dash cam that will not charge is often working exactly as designed. Here is how dash cam power really works and how to find the actual fault.

Timi·18 August 2026

Dash Cameras

Cut Fleet Insurance Costs With Tracking and Dashcams

Premiums keep climbing, but insurers now reward proof. Here is how tracking and dashcam footage cut your fleet premium, and what the savings look like.

Timi·15 August 2026

Fleet Management

How to Cut Fleet Fuel Costs as UK Pump Prices Climb

Diesel is back above 170p a litre and rising. You cannot control the pump price, but you can control the miles and the litres. Here is how.

Timi·14 August 2026

Fleet Management

ChatGPT Fleet Management: Can You Run a Fleet With AI?

Can you use ChatGPT to manage a fleet? Here's what actually works, and how Traknova connects an AI assistant to your live vehicle data.

Charles·13 August 2026

Fleet Management

Claude Fleet Management: An AI Assistant for Your Fleet

See how Traknova connects Claude to your live fleet data, so you can ask questions in plain English and get straight answers in seconds.

Charles·13 August 2026

Fleet Management

Gemini Fleet Management: Can Google's AI Run Your Fleet?

Can Google's Gemini manage a fleet? Here's what it can and can't do, and how Traknova connects an AI assistant to your live vehicle data.

Charles·13 August 2026

GPS Tracking

How to Set Up Geo-Fencing to Stop Fleet Theft and Misuse

Geo-fencing alerts you the moment a vehicle goes somewhere it should not. Here is how to set up zones and instant alerts to cut theft, misuse and downtime.

Charles·13 August 2026

Field Services

How to Track Your Cleaners and Vans in Real Time in 3 Steps

Running a cleaning company means juggling cleaners, clients and last-minute changes. Here is how to set up live vehicle tracking in three simple steps.

Timi·13 August 2026

Dash Cameras

How PCO Drivers Can Pull Dash Cam Footage to Protect Their Licence

A single passenger complaint can put your PCO licence at risk. Here is how to find, request and download your Traknova dash cam footage in minutes.

Charles·13 August 2026

Car Rental

How to Remotely Unlock Any Vehicle in Your Fleet, No Keys

Lost keys, lockouts and missed deliveries cost you time and money. Here is how to unlock any vehicle in your fleet remotely from your phone or laptop.

Charles·13 August 2026

Immobilisers

How to Stop Relay and Keyless Vehicle Theft in 2026

Relay attacks account for roughly 70 percent of UK vehicle theft. A new law just made the kit illegal. Here is how a ghost immobiliser actually stops them.

Charles·13 August 2026

Vehicle Finance

The Blind Spot Between Your Floorplan Audits

Physical audits give you a snapshot. Between them, funded stock can move, sell or vanish. Here is the cost of that blind spot and how funders are closing it.

Timi·13 August 2026

Fleet Management

How to Track Any Vehicle 24/7, Even While You Sleep

Monitor your whole fleet around the clock without lifting a finger. Here is how live tracking and custom alerts protect every vehicle 24/7, even overnight.

Timi·13 August 2026

Fleet Management

How to Track a Mixed Fleet of Cars, Vans and Trucks in Real Time

Still guessing where your vehicles are? Here is how to track a mixed fleet of cars, vans and trucks in real time from your laptop or phone, anywhere.

Charles·13 August 2026

Dash Cameras

How Often Should You Format Your Dash Cam SD Card?

Formatting your dash cam SD card regularly prevents errors and lost footage. Here is how often to do it, how to do it right, and when to replace the card.

Charles·12 August 2026

Fleet Management

What Fleet Tracking Actually Pays Back for UK Fleets

Tracking is easy to sell on features and hard to justify on numbers. Here is where the money actually comes from, and how to work out your real payback.

Charles·12 August 2026

Car Rental

What Idle Vehicles Cost Your Rental Business in 2026

An idle rental car is an empty hotel room. It earns nothing and you cannot sell yesterday again. Here is what the idle days really cost, and how to recover them.

Charles·11 August 2026

Dash Cameras

How Dashcam Footage Wins Disputed Fleet Insurance Claims

Dashcam footage can protect a driver's no-claims record, defeat staged crashes and speed up insurer decisions. Here is how it works in practice.

Timi·10 August 2026

Immobilisers

What Vehicle Theft Really Costs Your Fleet in 2026

A stolen vehicle is not just the vehicle. It is the downtime, the excess, the admin and the lost work. Here is the real cost, and how to cut your exposure.

Charles·10 August 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Keeps Overwriting Footage? How to Stop It

Your dash cam overwriting footage is normal, but it means losing clips you needed. Here is how to keep the important footage before it is wiped.

Timi·9 August 2026

Compliance

Fleet Data Security and Audit Trails: What UK Operators Need

Your fleet software holds driver names, licence details and location history. Here is what Cyber Essentials and UK GDPR actually require of the tools you use.

Charles·7 August 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Not Turning On? 7 Fixes That Actually Work

A dash cam that will not turn on is usually a power or SD card issue, not a dead unit. Here are seven fixes to work through before you replace it.

Charles·6 August 2026

Industry News

UK Fleet Fuel Costs Are Rising: What Operators Should Do Now

Pump prices are climbing and the 5p duty cut ends 31 August 2026. Here is what fleet operators can actually control and how to act before the bill gets bigger.

Timi·5 August 2026

GPS Tracking

GPS Trackers vs AirTags: Which Actually Protects Your Fleet

AirTags are cheap and need no subscription, but they are not built for vehicle recovery. Here is how they really compare to a proper GPS tracker.

Timi·3 August 2026

GPS Tracking

When to use OBD GPS trackers for your fleet

OBD GPS trackers plug in fast and read engine data, but they are easy to remove and can drain batteries. Here is where they fit and where they fall short.

Charles·3 August 2026

GPS Tracking

OBD vs Hardwired vs Battery Trackers: Which Fits Your Fleet

OBD, hardwired and battery GPS trackers each suit different fleets. Here is how the three compare on install, cost, security and best use case.

Timi·3 August 2026

GPS Tracking

Teltonika Trackers Explained: A Fleet Operator's Guide

Teltonika makes some of the best tracking hardware in the world. Here is how the ranges compare, and why the platform around them matters more.

Timi·3 August 2026

GPS Tracking

How to Track Vehicles Across Multiple Dealership Sites

Stock moves constantly between forecourts, compounds and prep. Here is how to know where every vehicle is, across every dealership site, in real time.

Charles·3 August 2026

Vehicle Finance

Funded Stock Visibility for Vehicle Finance Lenders

How vehicle finance funders can keep eyes on funded dealer stock between physical audits, reducing risk and catching problems before they become expensive.

Timi·2 August 2026

Fleet Management

UK Fleet Tracking Costs in 2026: What You Actually Pay

The honest UK cost guide for vehicle tracking. Hardware, subscriptions, contracts and what enterprise pricing really means for SME fleets.

Timi·31 July 2026

Fleet Management

Fleet Monitoring Software: What UK Operators Actually Use

The difference between fleet monitoring and fleet management software, and what taxi, rental and dealership operators in the UK actually need.

Charles·30 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Should You Remove Your Dash Cam During Hot Weather?

Wondering whether to take your dash cam out of a hot car? Here is when heat is a real risk, when it is fine to leave it, and how to protect it.

Timi·30 July 2026

GPS Tracking

What It Really Takes to Build Telematics Software From Scratch

A full breakdown of the hardware, servers, storage, hosting and testing behind fleet telematics, and why building it yourself is harder than it looks.

Charles Alexis·28 July 2026

Fleet Management

Vehicle Security in 2026: A Practical Guide for UK Fleets

Immobilisers, tracking, alarms and real-time alerts explained. A no-nonsense guide to protecting your vehicles from modern theft in the UK.

Charles Alexis·28 July 2026

Immobilisers

Vehicle Immobilisers for Fleets: How They Work and What to Fit

Ghost, relay and remote immobilisers explained for UK fleet operators. How each type works, what stops theft, and how to control vehicles remotely.

Charles Alexis·27 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Keeps Turning Off? Here's Why and How to Fix It

A dash cam that keeps turning off usually has a power, heat, or SD card cause. Here is how to work out which one and fix the shutdowns for good.

Timi·24 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Overheating in Hot Weather? How to Prevent Shutdowns

Dash cams shut down in extreme heat to protect themselves. Here is why it happens and how to stop your camera cutting out in hot weather.

Charles·23 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam SD Card Errors: Why They Happen and How to Fix Them

A dash cam SD card error usually means a failing or wrong card, not a broken camera. Here is what causes it and how to fix it for good.

Charles·23 July 2026

Turo

How to Automate Your Turo Business in the UK

The Turo hosts who last are the ones who stop doing everything by hand. A practical guide to automating messaging, handover, monitoring and fleet admin.

Charles Alexis·23 July 2026

Turo

How to Get Started with Turo in the UK: An Honest Guide for New Hosts

Thinking about hosting on Turo in the UK? A straight-talking guide to the money, the cars, the insurance and the grind, from people who have done it.

Charles Alexis·23 July 2026

Turo

How to Protect Your Turo Vehicles from Theft in the UK

UK vehicle theft is at a decade high and keyless cars are the main target. A practical guide for Turo hosts on trackers, immobilisers and layered defence.

Charles Alexis·23 July 2026

Turo

Turo Keyless: Better Bookings Without the Theft Risk

Keyless handover wins Turo hosts more bookings and better reviews. But keyless is also the UK's top theft target. Here is how to get the upside safely.

Charles Alexis·23 July 2026

Turo

Turo Remote Access: How to Hand Over Cars Without Being There

Tied to your car's location every booking? Remote access lets Turo hosts unlock vehicles from anywhere, handle back-to-back trips and host in any city.

Charles Alexis·23 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Won't Connect to the App? Fix Pairing and Wi-Fi

If your dash cam will not connect to the app, it is almost always the Wi-Fi handshake. Here is how pairing works and how to fix it step by step.

Charles·22 July 2026

GPS Tracking

Fleet GPS Tracking: A Practical Guide for UK Operators

Fleet GPS tracking for UK taxi, PCO, rental and dealership operators. Real costs, two hardware approaches, and which approach fits your fleet.

Sheriff Subair·22 July 2026

Fleet Management

Fleet Tracking for Small Business: What You Actually Need

Fleet tracking for UK fleets of 3 to 15 vehicles. Real subscription costs, the features that actually matter, and what you can safely skip.

Sheriff Subair·22 July 2026

Fleet Management

How Fleet Operators Reduce Insurance Costs with Tracking and Dashcams

GPS tracking, dashcams and ghost immobilisers as a fleet insurance tool. How UK taxi, rental and dealership operators reduce costs at renewal.

Sheriff Subair·22 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Loop Recording Explained: Why Dash Cam Clips Get Overwritten

Loop recording is the feature that keeps a dash cam running and the reason old clips disappear. Here is how it works and what you can control.

Charles·21 July 2026

Taxi & PHV

Taxi Dashcam: What UK Operators Need to Know Before a Passenger Makes a Claim

Legal requirements, TfL rules, GDPR obligations and insurance benefits for UK taxi and PCO operators fitting a dashcam. What you need to know.

Sheriff Subair·21 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Not Saving Footage? Common Causes and Fixes

Dash cam recording fine but the clip you need is gone? Here is why footage goes missing, from loop overwriting to lost files, and how to fix it.

Timi·20 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Live Dash Cam Footage Not Loading? A Troubleshooting Guide

Live dash cam view stuck loading or spinning? Here is what has to be working for a live stream, and how to fix it when the footage will not load.

Timi·19 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Best SD Card for a Dash Cam: What Actually Matters

The best SD card for a dash cam is not the biggest or fastest. Here is what actually matters: endurance, speed class, capacity, and heat tolerance.

Timi·17 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Fleet Dashcam for UK Operators: Protection, Evidence and GDPR

What a fleet dashcam does for taxi, PCO, rental and dealership operators. GDPR, 4G vs SD-card, and what holds up when a claim is contested.

Timi·16 July 2026

Dash Cameras

4G Dash Cam Not Connecting? How to Get Back Online

A 4G dash cam that will not connect leaves your footage stuck in the vehicle. Here is what breaks the connection and how to get it back online.

Timi·14 July 2026

GPS Tracking

GPS Tracker for Fleet Vehicles: The UK Buyer's Guide

Hardwired, OBD or no hardware at all: how to choose the right GPS tracker for a rental, dealership or taxi fleet in the UK.

Charles·14 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Not Recording? How to Diagnose and Fix It

A dash cam that is on but not recording is nearly always an SD card problem. Here is how to tell if it is recording and how to fix it in minutes.

Charles·13 July 2026

Dash Cameras

How to Lock and Keep Important Dash Cam Footage Safely

Knowing how to lock and save dash cam footage is the difference between having evidence and losing it. Here are the steps to keep a clip for good.

Charles·13 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dashcam Insurance Discounts: The Honest Answer for Fleet Operators

No UK insurer applies an automatic dashcam discount. Here is how footage changes your fleet insurance at renewal, and what to bring to the conversation.

Timi·11 July 2026

Dash Cameras

Dash Cam Won't Read the SD Card? A Step-by-Step Fix

If your dash cam will not read the SD card, stop before you format it. Here is how to recover your footage first, then fix the card step by step.

Timi·10 July 2026