Zero-Admin Fleet Tracking.
Audit-Ready SARS Logbooks. Zero Driver Paperwork.
Plug the pre-configured 4G tracker into your car's OBD port in 10 seconds. Automatically log business travel with zero phone battery drain — our dedicated OBD hardware tracks trips independently without using driver phone GPS. Defend maximum SARS tax deductions for just R110/month.
Plug & Play 4G Smart Tracker • Powered by Teltonika
The Smart Hardware. Zero Auto-Electricians Needed.
Locate your vehicle's standard OBD-II diagnostic port under the steering wheel, plug in the 4G tracker in 10 seconds, and drive. It immediately reads live ECU odometers, starts trips automatically on ignition, and syncs directly to your CarWallet cloud dashboard.
Why Businesses Are Replacing Legacy Trackers with CarWallet
Traditional vehicle tracking companies trap South African businesses into predatory 36-month contracts with hidden fees and expensive technician visits. CarWallet gives you modern telematics freedom.
The Legacy TrapTraditional Fleet Tracking Providers
What You've Been Forced to Tolerate:
36-Month Lock-In ContractsYou cannot cancel when a vehicle is sold or taken off the road without punishing termination penalties.
R350 – R499+ Monthly Fees per CarOver 3 years, you pay R14,000+ per vehicle just for tracking fees, plus R1,500 technician install charges.
Vehicle Warranty Risk & Wire CuttingTechnicians splice into factory harnesses and immobilizers, risking electrical faults and manufacturer disputes.
Drivers Still Have to Fill Out LogbooksGeneric dots on a map do not give your accountant SARS Section 8(1)(b) compliant tax logs or pump slip receipts.
The CarWallet RevolutionTeltonika 4G + Cloudflare
What You Get with CarWallet Today:
Zero Lock-In Contract (Cancel Anytime)Pay month-to-month. If a company vehicle is sold, move the tracker to your new car in 5 seconds.
R1,699 Device • R110/mo SubscriptionSave R10,000+ per vehicle in direct tracking costs alone over 3 years compared to legacy telematics companies.
10-Second Plug & Play (Zero Wire Splicing)Plugs into the standard OBD-II diagnostic socket. 100% warranty safe. No booking auto-electrician appointments.
Automated SARS Section 8(1)(b) Tax PacksZero driver admin. Every trip records start/stop odometer from the ECU, GPS route, and 5-year cloud retention.
Deploy for your businessFull team & multi-vehicle fleet support
The Phone GPS Dilemma Solved
Why Drivers & Fleets Reject Phone GPS Apps for CarWallet
Most mileage apps force drivers to enable background phone location, overheating their smartphones and draining battery before 2 PM. CarWallet runs on dedicated vehicle hardware — zero phone battery drain, zero phone GPS needed.
Typical Smartphone GPS AppsPhone Dependant
×Massive Phone Battery Drain: Constant background GPS queries drain 30%–50% of your phone's battery every day.
×Missed Trips on Dead Batteries: If your phone runs out of charge, is turned off, or left at home, zero trips are logged.
×OS App Sleep Dropouts: iOS and Android aggressively terminate background location apps to conserve power.
×Driver Friction & Privacy Pushback: Employees refuse to install tracking software that monitors their personal mobile device.
0% Phone Battery Drain: 100% powered by the vehicle's 12V OBD port. Your phone battery is completely untouched.
Zero Phone GPS Usage: Multi-constellation GNSS satellite receiver inside the tracker maps the route independently.
Automated Ignition Trip Capture: Logs every ignition cycle even if your phone is turned off, flat, or forgotten at home.
Driver Acceptance & Privacy: Only vehicle movement is tracked during work trips. Driver personal phones are never tracked.
Zero Driver Admin & 0% Battery Drain
Drivers never have to open an app, remember to turn on phone GPS, or sacrifice their phone battery. The 4G tracker logs every ignition cycle with exact addresses automatically.
0% Phone Battery Drain
SARS Audit Armor
Defend against tax clawbacks and 200% understatement penalties under TAA § 223 with contemporaneous records. Export Section 8(1)(b) formatted PDF/CSV packs in 1 click.
Section 8(1)(b) Ready
Cut Phantom Fuel
Catch unauthorized weekend use, excessive idling, and route detours. Cross-reference fuel receipts with real vehicle GPS odometer.
Save 12-18% on Fuel
Instant Unplug Alerts
If a driver unplugs the device from the OBD-II port, its internal backup battery immediately fires a notification with the last recorded coordinates so you spot logbook gaps instantly.
Unplug Logbook Alert
CarWallet 4G Tracker • Powered by Teltonika
Hardware Unit PriceR1,699 once-off
Free nationwide courier delivery anywhere in South Africa • Our team contacts you to coordinate dispatch
European Engineering • Plug & Play
The Industry Gold Standard for Vehicle Telematics
Engineered with world-class Teltonika European hardware, our compact 4G OBD-II telematics device combines ultra-fast 4G LTE Cat 1 connectivity with direct OEM ECU parameter reading.
10-Second Non-Invasive Plug & PlayNo wire stripping, splicing, or solder. Non-invasive diagnostic plug-in designed to preserve manufacturer warranty integrity. Move it to a new car in under 10 seconds.
Direct ECU Dashboard Odometer • Zero GPS DriftReads live odometer telemetry directly from supported vehicle ECUs (with high-precision GNSS calibration), helping eliminate the mileage discrepancies that trigger SARS queries.
Zero Phone Battery Drain • 100% Independent Hardware GNSSUnlike phone mileage apps that overheat your device and drain battery by mid-afternoon, CarWallet never touches your phone's GPS. The tracker runs independently on vehicle 12V power, capturing 100% of trips even if your phone is flat, turned off, or left at home.
4G LTE Cat 1 with High-Gain GNSSConnects across South Africa over Vodacom & MTN towers with automatic 2G fallback for rural travel and underground parking garages.
Internal Backup Battery • Anti-Unplug AlarmBuilt-in lithium battery powers the device if unplugged or if the car battery is disconnected, sending an instant tampering alert with GPS coordinates.
See the direct bottom-line cash return generated by automated SARS Section 8(1)(b) travel logs, fuel recovery, and ditching expensive 3-year tracking contracts.
3 Vehicles
1 Car (Sole Trader)5 Cars15 Cars25 Cars
25,000 km
10,000 km25,000 km (Avg)40,000 km60,000 km
Total Estimated 3-Year ReturnSARS Compliant
Estimated 3-Year Total Financial Benefit
R448,500
Annual SARS Tax Deduction:R421,500 / yr
Est. Tax Cash Savings (at 27%):R113,805 / yr
Eliminated Phantom Fuel & Joyrides (14%):R25,200 / yr
Saved vs. 3-Year Legacy Tracking Contracts:R30,615 (3 yrs)
Total CarWallet Investment (Devices + Pro):R16,977 (3 yrs)
Pay once off with Stripe • Free express courier anywhere in South Africa
Illustrative ROI & Tax Disclaimer: Figures shown above are illustrative financial projections based on SARS published deemed cost-scale rates, an assumed 27% South African corporate income tax rate, and typical fleet fuel/contract benchmarks. CarWallet is a telematics and record-keeping software platform, not a registered tax practitioner or financial advisor. Actual tax deductions and refunds depend on your specific tax bracket, vehicle structure, accurate business vs. private trip classification, and final assessment by the South African Revenue Service (SARS).
Inside the CarWallet Companion
Designed for Mobile Simplicity
Available on Google Play, Apple App Store, and Huawei AppGallery. Real screens engineered for South African fleet managers and everyday drivers.
Screen 1 of 51-Tap AI Fuel Scanner
Screen 2 of 5SARS Travel Logbook
Screen 3 of 5Fuel Economy & Prices
Screen 4 of 55-Year Audit Vault
Screen 5 of 5Shared Garage & Fleet
Screen 1 of 5
Snap Petrol Slips. Zero Manual Typing.
Point camera at any fuel pump receipt. AI extracts litres, grade, price/L and total ZAR in 1.5s.
Transparent Pricing • Zero Contract Trap
Honest Hardware. Month-to-Month Freedom.
You own your hardware from day one. No auto-renewing 36-month contracts, no cancellation penalties, and no hidden technician call-out charges.
Free CompanionApp Only
CarWallet Basic
Manual vehicle logging and fuel slip scanning for single drivers.
The 5-Year Audit Trap. Defended by Cloudflare Vault.
Under Section 29 of the Tax Administration Act (No. 28 of 2011), SARS can audit your vehicle travel deductions up to 5 years retrospectively. Section 102 places the burden of proof 100% on the taxpayer.
Contemporaneous Trip LoggingSARS rejects post-facto estimates created at tax year-end. CarWallet records actual GPS coordinates and ECU odometer timestamps at the moment each trip begins and ends.
Protection from Thermal Slip DecayPetrol pump slips printed on thermal paper fade into blank white paper within 6 months from glovebox heat. Digital slip scans are permanently preserved in our R2 cloud vault.
Safe from Phone Loss & DamageSmartphones are stolen, broken, or upgraded every 2-3 years. Offline-only apps lose your 5-year tax history. CarWallet cloud vault provides encrypted multi-device backup and recovery across phone upgrades.
SARS Audit Verification Package
Official Tax Pack Export in 1 Click
When SARS requests verification for your Travel Allowance (IRP5 Code 3701) or Company Car Fringe Benefit (Code 3802), generate your full tax year dossier instantly:
Taxpayer Burden of Proof (TAA Section 102) & Anti-Fraud Notice
CarWallet automates contemporaneous trip capture, AI receipt extraction, and Section 8(1)(b) logbook formatting to eliminate manual paperwork. However, under Section 102 of the Tax Administration Act (No. 28 of 2011), the legal burden of proving that an expense or travel claim is deductible rests strictly with the taxpayer.
Users and fleet administrators remain solely responsible for verifying odometer synchronization, reviewing AI-scanned receipt figures, truthfully classifying private commutes versus business travel, and recording accurate business purposes. CarWallet does not act as a tax practitioner, does not guarantee SARS audit approval or tax refunds, and accepts zero liability for misclassified data, unverified entries, or fraudulent tax submissions. Read our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, POPIA Policy, and Refund Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Straightforward answers about installation, pricing, warranties, and SARS compliance.
How does the CarWallet AI petrol slip scanner work at South African fuel stations?
CarWallet includes a 1-tap AI petrol slip scanner trained specifically on South African forecourt receipts (Engen, Shell, Sasol, BP, TotalEnergies, Astron Energy, and independent stations). Simply snap a photo of your printed petrol slip and in under 1.5 seconds CarWallet extracts the total ZAR amount, exact litres pumped, price per litre, fuel grade (95/93 ULP or 50ppm Diesel), station name, and date—storing a permanent digital copy in our 5-year cloud vault before thermal paper fades blank in your cubbyhole.
Does CarWallet include a South African vehicle licence disc scanner and expiry reminder?
Yes. CarWallet stores your vehicle registration, licence plate, VIN, engine number, and provincial vehicle licence disc expiry dates, sending automated 30-day, 14-day, and 7-day renewal alerts alongside digital service history reminders so you or your fleet drivers never get caught at a roadblock with an expired licence disc.
What are the mandatory SARS Section 8(1)(b) travel logbook requirements for 2026/2027?
To claim a business travel deduction against a fixed travel allowance (IRP5 Code 3701), reimbursive allowance (Code 3702), company car fringe benefit (Code 3802), or commission income (Section 11(a)), SARS requires your opening odometer on 1 March, closing odometer on 28/29 February, and for every business trip: exact date, start/end odometer readings, total business kilometres, origin and destination addresses, and specific business reason—plus 5-year retention of fuel and maintenance slips under Section 29 of the Tax Administration Act.
Does CarWallet drain my phone battery or use my phone's GPS?
No, absolutely zero battery drain. CarWallet does not use your phone's GPS to track your trips. The CarWallet 4G OBD tracker (powered by Teltonika) is an independent telematics device equipped with its own multi-constellation GNSS satellite receiver and built-in 4G LTE cellular modem, powered 100% by your vehicle's OBD-II port. Your phone's battery, processor, and background location services remain completely untouched while you drive.
Will trips still be recorded if my phone battery dies or I leave my phone at home?
Yes, 100%. Because all trip tracking happens inside the vehicle's OBD-II hardware rather than on your phone, you do not even need your phone in the car. The tracker wakes up automatically on vehicle ignition, reads your dashboard odometer directly from the ECU, maps the route via satellite, and transmits the trip directly to your cloud account. You can view all logged trips on your app or web dashboard whenever you're ready.
Does plugging the 4G tracker into the OBD-II port void my vehicle's warranty?
No, absolutely not. The OBD-II port is the standardized diagnostic connector present in every car made in South Africa since 2000. The CarWallet 4G OBD tracker (powered by Teltonika) plugs in like a diagnostic scanner without modifying or cutting any factory wiring. It does not alter your vehicle's ECU software and is designed as a non-invasive read-only diagnostic device that preserves vehicle manufacturer warranty integrity.
Why is CarWallet only R110/month with no contract, while others charge R350-R499 on 36-month contracts?
Legacy security tracking companies charge R350–R499/month on 36-month contracts because they bundle 24/7 security control rooms, dispatch fleets, and armed response recovery teams—overhead you pay for even if you only need an automated SARS logbook and fleet visibility. CarWallet is not a security or stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) company; it is a pure cloud fleet telematics and SARS tax logbook platform built on Cloudflare's serverless edge and Teltonika's European hardware. You own your hardware (R1,699 once-off) and pay a R110/mo software telematics fee with zero lock-in contracts.
What happens if a driver unplugs the 4G OBD-II device?
The 4G OBD-II device includes an internal backup lithium battery for logbook continuity monitoring. The moment it is unplugged from the OBD-II port or if the vehicle battery is disconnected, the device transmits a notification to your phone and records the exact timestamp and last GPS coordinates where the disconnection occurred, helping fleet managers spot unauthorized unplugging or missing trip logs.
Is CarWallet a security tracking / stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) company or insurance-approved tracker?
No. CarWallet is strictly a business fleet telematics, fuel management, and SARS Section 8(1)(b) tax logbook platform—not a private security provider (under the PSIRA Act), stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) service, or 24/7 armed response operator. Because the 4G unit plugs into your accessible OBD-II diagnostic port for 10-second plug-and-play installation, it is not a concealed anti-theft unit and does not replace an insurer-mandated SVR recovery device. If your motor insurer requires a certified SVR unit for theft cover, keep that concealed unit installed and use CarWallet alongside it for automated SARS logbooks, true ECU odometer capture, and AI fuel slip audits.
How does CarWallet prove business travel during a SARS audit?
SARS Section 8(1)(b) audits disallow travel deductions if logbooks lack contemporaneous proof (start/end odometer readings, dates, distances, exact locations, and specific business purposes). Because the 4G OBD tracker reads live ECU hardware odometers on supported vehicles (with high-precision GNSS calibration), your tax pack aligns with physical vehicle mileage. All logs and scanned pump slips are retained in our 5-year encrypted cloud vault compliant with Section 29 of the Tax Administration Act.
Does CarWallet guarantee SARS audit approval or provide tax advice?
CarWallet is an automated telematics and administrative record-keeping tool — we are not a registered tax practitioner and are not affiliated with SARS. While CarWallet formats your logbook and retains digital receipts to meet the structural requirements of SARS Section 8(1)(b) and TAA Section 29, final tax assessment approval rests solely with SARS. Under Section 102 of the Tax Administration Act, you remain responsible for ensuring that your odometer readings are verified, your private commutes are not misclassified as business travel, and your business trip descriptions are truthful and accurate.
Can I move the tracker between different vehicles?
Yes! Because there are no spliced wires, unplugging takes 5 seconds. If you sell your car or rotate vehicles in your fleet, simply unplug the 4G tracker, plug it into the new vehicle, and update the vehicle profile in your CarWallet app.
How does payment and courier delivery work?
Payments are processed securely via Stripe using Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. All device orders include free nationwide courier delivery across South Africa. Once your order is placed, your CarWallet Pro entitlement activates immediately, our technical team provisions your Teltonika 4G OBD-II unit and SIM card, and we contact you directly to confirm your details and courier dispatch schedule.
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Order your CarWallet Plug & Play 4G Smart Tracker today for R1,699 once-off. Zero phone battery drain, no phone GPS required, and no 36-month contract traps. Defend your travel allowance and protect your fleet.
