If you've ever had a car stolen, you're probably familiar with the frustration and anger of having to deal with finding a new car, talking to the insurance company and police, and the general hassle of all the paperwork.

To help combat car theft, there have been a variety of different methods used, ranging from The Club up to the ability to lock a car thief inside the vehicle until police arrive.  Using GPS technology is now more prevalent than ever, and can be used to help keep cars safe from auto theft.

BlackLine GPS recently introduced the Seeker, a new GPS vehicle tracking technology that can help a car owner recover a vehicle if it is stolen.  The small key fob is a little bit bigger than a remote car starter, and continuously monitors a GPS-powered security perimeter.

When an owner walks away from his car, the system will automatically create a perimeter in the area, and will deactivate the perimeter when an owner goes back towards the car.  If a car leaves the perimeter without authorization, BlackLine automatically sends a text message to the car's owner.

Seeker is powered by a two-wire power connection directly into the car's battery, using either a 12VDC or 24VDC power system.

Along with the SMS, BlackLine's Recovery Service works with local law enforcement to help try and track down the car.

The BlackLine Seeker will be available starting in early 2009 for an estimated MSRP of $350.  The GPS tracking and Recovery Service costs $20 per month or $200 for one-year.