Boost Your Margins: How Self-Installation Can Maximise Your Quartix Profits

As a garage, dealership, or automotive service provider, you’re always looking for practical ways to improve profitability. One powerful yet simple opportunity is selling Quartix’s self-install vehicle trackers—or handling installations yourself whenever practical.

Here’s precisely how offering easy-to-install Quartix units or performing installations in-house can directly boost your business margins—and how to decide what approach suits your situation best.

Understanding the Different Quartix Installation Options

Quartix trackers come in different forms to meet a variety of customer needs and reseller capabilities:



• Plug-in Trackers (OBD2) – These plug directly into the vehicle’s diagnostic port. Installation takes minutes and is straightforward enough for any customer—no technician required.
• Battery-top Units – Designed for self-fit, these trackers sit neatly on the vehicle’s battery. Installation is straightforward but slightly more involved; some customers may prefer professional assistance.
• Hardwired Units – These trackers always require professional installation due to the complexity involved. A technician will always be necessary.

By clearly understanding these differences, you can strategically choose which trackers to sell, promoting self-installation where feasible to maximise your profits.

How Selling Self-Install Units Boosts Your Margins

When your customers choose self-installation, particularly with plug-in trackers, your costs drop significantly, instantly raising your profit per sale. The more customers who select self-install options, the greater your profitability.

Here’s a clear breakdown of profit implications:

Deciding the Right Strategy for Your Business

Answer these questions to clarify whether selling self-install units or performing installations yourself suits your operation best:



1. Do your customers value convenience and simplicity? Offer OBD2 plug-in trackers as a straightforward, profitable solution without any installation overhead.
2. Do you have skilled automotive technicians on-site? Selling battery-top or hardwired units and performing installations yourself helps avoid external installation costs, significantly increasing your margin.
3. Does your customer base prefer turnkey solutions, or are they comfortable handling minor automotive tasks themselves? Clarifying customer preferences will help you decide whether to actively promote battery-top units as self-fit or offer in-house installation assistance.

Practical Tips to Maximise Profitability:

• Lead with OBD2 Plug-in Trackers: Highlight their simplicity, convenience, and immediate usability to maximise your reseller margins effortlessly.
• Clarify Customer Confidence for Battery-top Units: When selling battery-top units, ensure your customer is comfortable installing it themselves. If not, offer your in-house technician services to avoid outsourcing costs.
• Utilise Your Technicians for Hardwired Units: If you have in-house technicians, emphasise your ability to professionally install hardwired trackers, maximising customer satisfaction and your profitability.

Start Boosting Your Margins Now

Whether you’re promoting simple self-fit solutions like the OBD2 trackers or leveraging your technicians for more complex installations, clearly defining your installation strategy significantly enhances profitability.

Offering Quartix’s flexible installation options gives your customers choices, increases your competitive advantage, and ultimately helps your reseller business thrive.