What is telematics?
The ingenie telematics device combines technologies such as a global positioning system (GPS) unit, a wireless communications unit and a high speed three-axis accelerometer.
The use of a telematics device, sometimes known as ‘black-box’ technology, is growing in popularity for reducing the cost of young driver insurance. Unlike some other insurers, we use telematics to give you the freedom to drive when you want, not to restrict your mileage or impose curfews on night driving.
Latest in-car technology
The ingenie device includes the latest high speed accelerometer, similar to the technology used by the Williams F1 Team to help drivers improve their skill and precision on the track. ingenie uses this technology to assess and help improve your driving.
A small ingenie device is installed in your car. It’s about the size of a mobile phone and is fitted out of sight. Fitting is done by an ingenie-approved engineer and usually takes under an hour. For more information see fitting the device.
ingenie assesses how you drive in five key areas:
- Cornering
- Swerving
- Braking
- Speed
- Acceleration
You get feedback on how you’re driving via the ingenie website, or the ingenie mobile app. This could help you improve your driving style and gives you the freedom and independence to drive when and where you want.
