GoKawiilMiles Plug car tracker launches with no-data-sale pledge, priced at $99
Miles, a $99 OBD-II device from cofounders Matt McGovern and Kit Klein, tracks a vehicle's location, driving behavior, and health, and includes emergency accident response and roadside assistance. It pairs with an app that shows parents and teen drivers the same trip data and alerts, plus an AI chatbot called Miles Mechanic that interprets dashboard warning lights and estimates repair costs.
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The company's pitch of shared visibility rather than covert surveillance could make the device more acceptable to teen drivers than prior monitoring tools, which often prompted resistance, as the reviewer notes happened with a car camera her son refused to use. The founders' stated no-data-sale, subscription-based model suggests an attempt to differentiate Miles from ad-supported smart home products, though that claim has not been independently verified.
- Miles Plug costs $99 and plugs into a car's OBD-II port without needing a screen or battery.
- It offers location tracking, driving behavior monitoring, vehicle health alerts, and emergency/roadside assistance.
- Founders say data is shared equally between parents and teens and is not sold to third parties.
Miles Plug OBD-II Car Tracker — If you're a parent of a new teen driver looking for peace of mind without installing an intrusive dash cam, the Miles Plug offers real-time location tracking, driving behavior insights, and emergency accident response right from your car's OBD-II port. It's a simple plug-and-play way to stay informed about your teen's driving habits and vehicle health without constant monitoring hassle.
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