Advanced GPS Tracking, Engine Block & Vehicle Recovery | DFL GPS Trinidad
Advanced Guide — DFL GPS Trinidad

Live Tracking, Engine Block
& Vehicle Recovery in T&T

Everything you need to know about professional GPS tracking, remote immobilisation, and recovering a stolen vehicle in Trinidad & Tobago.

Navixy — Professional Live Tracking Platform

Navixy is the platform that powers DFL GPS tracking subscriptions. It gives you a professional web dashboard and mobile app that works 24/7, from anywhere.

📱 Navixy Mobile App

  • Available free on iOS (App Store) and Android (Google Play)
  • Live map with real-time vehicle positions
  • Push notifications for all alerts
  • Trigger remote commands including engine block
  • View trip history and route playback
  • Manage multiple vehicles from one screen
  • Works on any smartphone — no special hardware needed

💻 Navixy Web Browser

  • Full dashboard at navixy.com — works in any browser
  • Professional fleet map with live vehicle icons
  • Detailed reports: mileage, fuel, driver behaviour
  • Geofence builder — draw zones, get alerts on entry/exit
  • Speed alert configuration per vehicle
  • Maintenance scheduling and service reminders
  • Multi-user access — share access with staff or family

🔔 Alert Types Supported

  • Speed: Alert when vehicle exceeds limit
  • Geofence: Alert on entry or exit of a zone
  • Idling: Alert after engine idle too long
  • Power cut: Alert if tracker loses vehicle power
  • Harsh driving: Braking, acceleration, cornering
  • After-hours: Alert if vehicle moves outside set times

📊 Subscription Plans

  • Basic — TTD $1,469/yr: Live tracking, alerts, app
  • Standard — TTD $1,958/yr: + reports, geofences
  • Pro Fleet — TTD $2,448/yr: + driver behaviour, maintenance
  • All plans: + Data TTD $1,080/yr + Installation TTD $500
  • Hardware: Teltonika tracker TTD $600

Engine Block / Immobiliser — How It Works

A remote engine immobiliser lets you cut your vehicle's engine from your phone — stopping a thief from driving away or restarting a stolen vehicle.

How a Relay-Based Immobiliser Works

Navixy App
Your phone
→
GPS Tracker
In vehicle
→
Relay Switch
Cuts fuel/ignition
→
Engine Stops
Cannot restart
Navixy App
Your phone
→
GPS Tracker
In vehicle
→
Relay Restores
Circuit reconnected
→
Engine Starts
Normal operation

The relay is wired into the vehicle's ignition circuit or fuel pump circuit. When triggered remotely via the Navixy platform, it interrupts that circuit — preventing the engine from starting or stopping it at low speed. DFL GPS installs the relay as part of the tracker installation.

✅ Benefits of Remote Engine Block
  • Stop a stolen vehicle remotely — activated from your Navixy app anywhere in the world
  • Immobilise the vehicle immediately when theft is detected via GPS alert
  • Works even if the thief switches SIM cards — the command goes through the data connection
  • Can be set to trigger automatically when a geofence is breached outside of hours
  • Reversible at any time — re-enable with one tap in the app
⚠️ Important — Engine Block at Speed is Dangerous

Remote engine immobilisation should only be activated when the vehicle is stationary or at very low speed. Cutting the engine of a moving vehicle can cause loss of power steering and brakes, creating a serious road safety risk. DFL GPS recommends only triggering the engine block when the vehicle has stopped, or in consultation with law enforcement.

🚫 Vehicle Warranty Warning — Read Before Installing
  • Most new vehicle warranties explicitly prohibit modifications to the electrical or ignition system. Installing a relay-based immobiliser may void your manufacturer's warranty.
  • This applies to vehicles still under dealership or manufacturer warranty — typically 3–5 years from purchase date.
  • DFL GPS strongly recommends checking with your vehicle dealer or manufacturer before installing an engine immobiliser on a vehicle under warranty.
  • For warranted vehicles, we recommend GPS tracking only (without immobiliser) — you still get full live tracking, alerts, and location recovery without any warranty risk.
  • Once your warranty period has expired, an immobiliser can be added at any time by our installation team.

Recovering a Stolen Vehicle in Trinidad & Tobago

If your vehicle is stolen, you have two recovery options — reporting to the TTPS or using a private security firm recovery service. Here's how they compare.

👮

TTPS — Police Report

CostFree
ResponseVariable — depends on station workload and officer availability
ProcessFile a report at your nearest station, then share GPS location data with investigating officer
RecoveryPolice attend the GPS location — success depends on timing and resources
Best forAll customers as a first step — always file a police report
🛡️

Private Security Recovery

CostAnnual subscription fee (available through DFL GPS on request)
ResponseDedicated rapid response team — typically faster than police attendance
ProcessContact recovery firm with live GPS location — they dispatch trained team immediately
RecoveryHigher recovery rate due to specialist teams and faster mobilisation
Best forCustomers wanting maximum protection, high-value vehicles, or fleet operators
💡 Our Recommendation — Use Both

Always file a TTPS report immediately — this is legally required and creates an official record. At the same time, share the live GPS location with a private recovery firm for faster on-the-ground response. Having both working together gives you the best chance of recovering your vehicle quickly.

🛡️ Private Recovery Service — Available Through DFL GPS

DFL GPS can arrange access to a private vehicle recovery subscription service for our customers in Trinidad & Tobago. This service pairs directly with your Navixy live tracking — the recovery team uses your real-time GPS data to locate and retrieve your vehicle.

Recovery subscriptions are available on request. Contact us for pricing and details — this service is particularly recommended for:

  • High-value vehicles — luxury cars, SUVs, pickup trucks
  • Business fleets — where vehicle loss means loss of income
  • Customers in high-risk areas — additional peace of mind
  • Customers with engine immobiliser installed — combined immobilise + recovery is most effective

Ready to Protect Your Vehicle?

Get a personalised quote from DFL GPS — we'll recommend the right tracker, plan, and recovery option for your needs.

📞 Damian: (868) 375-0277  |  Nolan: (868) 395-2493