Quick guide

 

12V

This device plugs directly into your 12V outlet, also called the cigarette lighter socket. Most cars have two such outlets, one in the front near the dashboard and one in the trunk. You can use both.

 

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OBD

OBD stands for On-Board Diagnostic and is where the mechanic plugs in diagnostic tools when your car is being serviced. You usually find the OBD port between the steering wheel and the pedals, sometimes behind a cover. If you need an extension cable to close the cover or bring the device up to the dashboard, contact customer service, and we'll assist you.

1. Find the diagnostic port in your car

Start by locating the diagnostic port in your car. The diagnostic port is a standardized connector that manufacturers are required to include. It’s often found in the area between the steering wheel and the pedals inside the car. Sometimes there’s a cover over it.

2. Plug the GPS device into the car’s diagnostic port

Plug the GPS device into the diagnostic port. Once connected, a small light will indicate that the device is powered. If no light appears, the device is inserted incorrectly, and you need to remove and reinsert it.

3. Use the car as normal

You’re all set! The GPS device has a built-in SIM card that automatically sends your driving log to your trip book. As soon as the car starts moving, the GPS turns on and begins transmitting the car’s location to your trip book. All data traffic from the SIM card is included in the subscription.

What is recorded during a trip includes the date, time, start and stop addresses, and toll charges. Additionally, the vehicle and driver details will be recorded if these are set up in the trip book.

All recorded trips are sent to your inbox unless auto-confirmation is enabled.

Remember: The plug should remain in your car at all times. It may take a few minutes for the device to start logging on its first use.

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Hardwired

This connects directly to the car’s battery, with instructions provided in the package. In short, the positive (+) wire should connect to the positive terminal and the negative (-) wire to the negative terminal.

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Tips

For those using a GPS device that connects to the OBD port, an extension cable can be ordered free of charge.

There are two reasons you might need this:

1. Poor coverage:
   In rare cases, the GPS device may experience poor coverage, leading to inaccurate trip logs. Use the extension cable to place the device in a location with a clear view of a window.

2. Inconvenient placement or desire to hide the device:
   In some cars, the device may be intrusive because it sticks out into the driver’s area. Others may want to hide the device. In these cases, the extension cable offers flexibility for placing the device.

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About using the OBD port

Can't find the port in your car?
Check the overview of OBD ports for different car models or search on Google for 'obd location' + your car model to find the answer.

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What is OBD?

OBD stands for Onboard Diagnostics.
As early as the 1970s and 1980s, manufacturers began using electronic tools to test and diagnose vehicle issues. This technology has evolved, and since the mid-1990s, OBD-II has been a standard in cars, providing full insight into the engine and most parts of the car.

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Can Autogear’s GPS device damage the car?

No. Autogear does not use the car’s functions and is not dependent on being connected to the car’s computer. The Autogear device has its own GPS chip and data connection (SIM). We only use the car’s power supply and are not in contact with the car’s computer.

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Can using the OBD port damage the car?

Yes, in the worst case, other unsafe products connected to the OBD port can damage the car’s electronics or affect how it functions. For example, we have personally experienced windshield wipers starting on their own when using a cheap product from China.

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Does Autogear produce its own hardware?

We use global suppliers that deliver large volumes of devices and maintain high safety standards.

Sort your trips how you want using the tools in the app to view only the trips you need.

For example, you can filter trips that are "missing a purpose" or "missing a project" so you can quickly add a purpose or project and confirm the trips.

1. Log in with the username (email) and password you use for the web solution. You can change language up in the right corner where you see the flag

2. Once logged in, you will also receive a message to grant certain permissions for the app to work optimally. Allow notifications and location access to get the most out of the app.

3. Trips: When you log in, you will see an overview of all trips where you are registered as the driver. The default selection for the period is "Last 30 days." Change as you wish.

4. You can further sort trips with the Filter icon. By default, Unprocessed trips and Driver are selected. It is also possible to sort further by trip, status, project, and subscription/cars (if you have access to more).

5. If you want to manually add a trip or trips, change the order in which the trips are displayed in the app, you can tap on Menu icon in the top right corner.

 

Each trip is displayed as a separate item. It contains all standard information, such as:

• Start and stop time
• Addresses
• Number of kilometers
• Total amount
• Purpose of the trip
• Driver
• Project

Here's how you can view/edit the trips:

 

Set the trip as business or private

 

Add purpose, link to a project

 

View amount and delete trip

 

See all details and edit

Swipe right to confirm the trip

Approved trips can be reported. You create your report by clicking on the Report icon in the menu.

1. Confirmed trips are grouped by month under the PENDING tab. Click on Submit, and you will receive a confirmation that the report has been saved.

2. The claims move over to SUBMITTED. Here, you will also see an overview of Completed reports.

3. Once the claim is paid, you can move it to SUBMITTED, or if you have an approver, the claim will be moved to COMPLETED once it is approved.

   

 

If you want to see which cars are currently driving, split a trip, or process it as soon as you’ve parked, you can use the Live-Tracker. Select the car you want to view or process the trip for. If you have access to multiple cars, you can follow several of them. However, some may be locked due to privacy settings. In such cases, a lock icon will appear on the vehicle.