Škoda introduces new ‘parental control’ technology

It is almost impossible for young drivers to own their own car in the early stages of their driving life. For the majority of young drivers, financially relying on parents is typically the most cost-effective method of staying on the road once they’ve passed their test.

Though car-sharing offers financial benefits, many parents allow their youngsters to take out the family car but still find themselves concerned about their children’s use of the family vehicle.

Controlled via Škoda Connect, Škoda’s clever Geofencing technology is designed to allow parents to keep track of their car-sharing children. It works by setting a predetermined area that parents would like their children to remain within when driving the family car.

Once activated, owners can set a “green” area in which the car can travel freely without notifying the owner. Should the car stray out of this “green” area into the “no-go” zones, the owner receives an alert via the Škoda Connect mobile app.

Alternatively, the owner can set up a ‘red’ zone, in which they don’t want the car to go. The system will then only alert the owner should the vehicle enter this zone.

“The system is ideal for parents who may be concerned about their newly-qualified children’s use of the family car,” said Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing and Product at Škoda Ireland.

For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.