contains identification information but doesn’t transmit a location at all.
So the safest answer is:
The tag’s presence alone doesn’t prove that your movements are being tracked.
If you’re concerned about a particular device, identify the manufacturer and model—or simply ask the dealership what it is.
Why Would the Dealer Forget to Remove It?
This is probably the least exciting explanation—and therefore one of the most likely.
Dealerships use key tags because they’re useful while the vehicle is part of their inventory.
Once you purchase the vehicle, the key is yours.
If the tag remains attached, someone may simply have forgotten to remove it during the delivery process.
Think about everything happening when a vehicle is handed over:
Paperwork.
Insurance.
Financing.
Vehicle orientation.
License plates.
Cleaning.
Final inspection.
Moving the car.
Handing over multiple keys.
It’s not difficult to imagine a small inventory tag being overlooked.
Should You Remove the
