Would I know if he has a tracker in my car?

[LivingWithNarcissist]

Exactly as the title say. I’m trying to divorce a narcissist man. Unfortunately, we are still living in the same house with teenagers. The other night, I heard my car keys move at 4am (lesson learned) and from the bedroom window, I saw him rooting through my car.
Does anyone know how trackers work? He is paranoid that I am having a relationship with another man. We both have iPhones, if that’s relevant. I have removed all the trackers he had put on my phone when we were together.

There was another similar thread the other day, where the OP thought her ex put an air tag on her car. There were lots of suggestions on there.

Looks like its been deleted.

Depending on your car, the manufacturer has added in features that allow the car to be tracked.
(I only know because ours has this and I was surprised when DH told me)

My car is over ten years old and just a mundane family car.

You can scan for them with your phone there is an app

However he could have hidden an actual phone in your car and be tracking that

@HalleLouja I am annoyed that I missed that post! I’m usually a lurker on MN and don’t post but this has been praying on my mind.

@HalleLouja I have found the thread. Thank you for mentioning it. 💐

Sorry to hear that you're having to deal with this!

If you have an iPhone, if he's put an air tag in the car it should notify you if something is tracking you. I spent a day with a friend that had an air tag in her car and I got a notification.

If I were you I'd take my car somewhere you trust (work, parents, etc) and go through it with a fine toothed comb. Where the spare tyre is, up in the wheel arches (he could put something in a magnetic holder), under the carpets, in the rear seat pockets, for example.

If you find something, report him to the police.

I hope you're ok and safe. The type of man you fear is tracking you is not the type of man you want to be left alone with.

@TenderDandelions Thank you for your kindness. I have exit plans but need to wait for twins to sit GCSEs. I stay at my parents if they are out for the night.
There’s no physical DV history in 18 years together. Just controlling behaviour and emotional abuse. It’s taken a long time to realise he wasn’t bringing anything positive to the home. I am becoming stronger and independent.

remember and check your obd socket in your car too!! sometimes they are plugged into there. download the programme to check for bugs etc. and check your bluetooth. also under the front seats for magnetised trackers.