Not Just GPS. Real, Law-Enforcement-Integrated Recovery.
Most systems show you a dot on a map. LoJack gets your vehicle back — through direct integration with more than 17,000 law enforcement agencies, across every make and model, with no subscription required for core recovery.
What makes LoJack different from
OEM telematics and GPS trackers?
Telematics is the technology that sends data — like location, diagnostics, and alerts — from a vehicle to a connected service. OEM telematics like OnStar, FordPass, Toyota Safety Connect, and Stellantis connected services only protect one manufacturer’s vehicles and usually relay stolen-vehicle reports through a call center. Aftermarket GPS trackers show a location but have no direct line to police. LoJack is different: it is integrated directly with more than 17,000 law enforcement agencies, so officers act on your vehicle’s location themselves — which is why LoJack recovers vehicles at a 98% rate in about 26 minutes on average. LoJack works across every make and model, doesn’t require a subscription for core recovery, and is backed by 47 years of recovery infrastructure and a reimbursement guarantee. For dealers, it’s also a profit product; for police, it’s a free tool. No single-brand system or basic tracker matches that combination.
Side by Side Comparison
Capability | LoJack | OnStar / FordPass / Toyota / Stellantis (OEM) | Other aftermarket GPS trackers |
Direct law-enforcement integration | Yes — 17,000+ agencies | No — call-center relay | No |
Works across all makes & models | Yes | No — single brand only | Varies |
Recovery rate | 98% | Rarely published | Not audited |
Subscription required for core recovery | No | Usually yes ($8–30/mo) | Often yes |
Reimbursement guarantee | Up to $10K | Limited / varies | Rare |
Dealer profit product | Yes | No | Some |
Years of recovery infrastructure | 47 years | Varies | <10 years |
LoJack vs OEM Services
OnStar
(GM)
OnStar protects GM vehicles only and gates Stolen Vehicle Assistance behind a subscription of around $29.99/month, relaying reports through a call center. LoJack works on any vehicle, integrates directly with police, and doesn’t require a subscription for core recovery.
FordPass
(Form)
Ford’s security package (about $7.99/month) covers Ford vehicles only. LoJack’s recovery network spans every make and is backed by a reimbursement guarantee up to $10,000.
Toyota
Safety Connect
Toyota offers a trial then a paid plan, and buries stolen-vehicle help inside broader bundles. LoJack leads with recovery and integrates directly with law enforcement.
Stellantis
connected services
Stellantis covers its own brands with intermediated law-enforcement support. LoJack is brand-agnostic with direct police integration.
Choose the only recovery platform police use directly.
Frequently asked questions.
Is LoJack better than OnStar?
For recovery, LoJack offers advantages OnStar can’t: it works on any make and model (not just GM), integrates directly with 13,000+ law enforcement agencies, and doesn’t require a subscription for core recovery.
What’s the difference between LoJack and a GPS tracker?
A GPS tracker shows a location but has no direct connection to police. LoJack is integrated directly with law enforcement, which is why it achieves a 98% recovery rate.
Do I need LoJack if my car already has built-in telematics?
Built-in OEM telematics only covers that one brand and often requires a subscription. LoJack adds law-enforcement-integrated recovery that works across any vehicle you own, with a reimbursement guarantee.
What is telematics?
Telematics is the technology that transmits data — such as location, diagnostics, and alerts — from a vehicle to a connected service. An automotive tracking system uses telematics to show a vehicle’s location; LoJack goes further by integrating that data directly with law enforcement so stolen vehicles are actually recovered.