PassTime vs Spireon vs Trackhawk vs GPS Leaders (2026)
If you're choosing a GPS tracker for a buy here pay here lot, PassTime, Spireon GoldStar, Trackhawk and GPS Leaders are names dealers ask about. This page puts the facts each company publishes side by side, with the date we checked, so you can compare them yourself.
Key takeaways
- Most BHPH tracker companies don't publish full pricing; you get a quote.
- The biggest cost difference is usually the service, not the device. Check whether you pay monthly, yearly or once up front, and for how long.
- Starter interrupt is offered by all four, used within your state's rules.
The facts, company by company
Each list covers the same five things: device type, service term, contract, published price and starter interrupt. "Not published" means we couldn't find it on the company's own website on October 20, 2026. It may be available if you ask.
PassTime
- Device type: wired (Trax SI)
- Service term: not published
- Contract: not published
- Published price: $142 per device, listed with "No monthly fee"
- Starter interrupt: yes, installation optional
Source: PassTime Trax SI purchase page , checked October 20, 2026.
Spireon GoldStar
- Device type: wired and wireless (GoldStar Wireless, battery life up to 3 years)
- Service term: not published
- Contract: not published
- Published price: not published (quote)
- Starter interrupt: yes, including through dealer management system integration
Sources: GoldStar Wireless launch , GoldStar flyer , Frazer DMS integration report , checked October 20, 2026.
Trackhawk GPS
- Device type: hardwired, OBD plug-in and battery-powered wireless
- Service term: not published (yearly or monthly subscription options)
- Contract: not published
- Published price: not published (quote, volume discounts from 10 units)
- Starter interrupt: yes; it prevents a restart and can't shut down a running vehicle
Sources: Trackhawk BHPH GPS tracking , Trackhawk home page , checked October 20, 2026.
GPS Leaders
- Device type: hardwired
- Service term: 5 years included
- Contract: no annual fees during the 5-year term
- Published price: $89 per device
- Starter interrupt: optional add-on for hardwired installs
Source: GPS Leaders BHPH tracking , checked October 20, 2026.
What to ask any BHPH tracker company
- How long is service included, and what does it cost after that? A low device price with a monthly fee can cost more over a 24-month loan than one upfront price.
- Can I move a device to another car? Useful when a car is repossessed or the loan is paid off.
- Is starter interrupt included or an add-on, and how is it used? It should be used within your state's rules.
- What happens if a device stops reporting? Ask about warranty and replacement.
- Do you get impound and tow alerts?
FAQ
How much does a BHPH GPS tracker cost?
Of the four companies here, two publish a device price on their own sites: $89 and $142 (checked October 20, 2026). The others quote on request.
Do BHPH GPS trackers have monthly fees?
Some do. PassTime lists "No monthly fee" for its Trax SI device, Trackhawk lists yearly or monthly subscriptions, and GPS Leaders includes 5 years of service with no annual fees during the term.
Is starter interrupt legal?
State law controls it, and some states have specific rules. Use it only within your state's rules and as your contract allows. See how a starter interrupt device works .
Where can I learn more about BHPH tracking rules?
See our guide to BHPH compliance and privacy laws for GPS tracking . This page isn't legal advice.
