Black box in cars: what is it for and how much does it cost?

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A car's black box is a mobile electronic satellite device, connected to the car's battery and equipped with a GPS tracker, which collects and monitors a large amount of data regarding the driver's behavior and driving style, including accidents. The stored data allows the owner to locate the vehicle in the event of theft, file a traffic violation , or send roadside assistance requests.

What data is stored?

  • geolocation
  • journey
  • acceleration and deceleration
  • gears used
  • kilometers traveled
  • accidents (accelerations, location and type)
  • safety systems activated

The primary goal of the Black Box is to reduce insurance fraud , often caused by false accident reconstructions and unfortunately widespread in Italy. This system therefore provides more accurate and objective data to evaluate in the event of an accident. Consequently, a reduction in fraud could lead to a reduction in car insurance costs, with clear benefits for the insured. Black box

Installation costs?

The cost of installing a black box in your car is entirely covered by the insurance company, but companies typically offer a discount of around 10% on the insurance premium to customers who choose to install one . Installation of the black box is performed at garages affiliated with the insurance company. The actual installation of the black box takes a couple of hours; once installed, the driver can begin driving after the necessary tests.

Published: 2020-02-26From: Matteo Belfiglio

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