Car Trackers

Car trackers are an essential in modern-day vehicle security. With car theft on the rise, car trackers provide the best chance of recovering a stolen vehicle. We supply and install a wide range of car trackers across the UK.

Thatcham approved car trackers provide the ultimate protection for your car. A Thatcham-approved car tracker uses GPS, VHF or other tracking signals to track the real-time location of your vehicle. It’s monitored 24/7 by a security centre, which will alert to any suspicious movement. This means that you can track and recover a stolen vehicle.

Trackerfit supply and install a wide range of car trackers, including the brands Tracker, SmarTrak, ScorpionTrack, MetaTrak and more! We always recommend Thatcham approved trackers, but we offer lower end options as well. We also supply car trackers for fleet tracking, so you can manage your business’ vehicle resources in the most efficient manner. And all of our trackers include free nationwide installation, at a time and place that suits you.

Check out our range of car trackers below. If you need any further help, our friendly team are always happy to help. Call us on 0800 7565100.

Why do I need a car tracker?

Car trackers have become essential in modern day vehicle security. In fact, many insurers may insist that your car is fitted with a tracker. This is because car trackers provide the best chance of recovering a stolen vehicle - so it saves them from having to pay out.

Thatcham approved car trackers are monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. That means that no matter when or where you car is stolen, operatives will alert to a theft and contact the police. They will provide real-time location updates so police can recover the vehicle.

How do car trackers work?

A Thatcham approved car tracker uses GPS, VHF, GSM or other tracking signals to provide real-time location updates on your vehicle. Your vehicle is monitored by a remote 24 hour security centre, which will alert to any suspicious movement whether it’s at 3PM or 3AM. They will then contact the police to inform them of a theft, providing location updates so that police can intercept and recover the vehicle. It is also fitted with movement detection, so it will still alert if thieves attempt to tow or roll the vehicle.

A Thatcham approved Category 5 car tracker provides even more protection. Cat 5 car trackers also come with a driver identification device. This device may be a card or fob, and must be present when the engine is started or the system will alert to a theft. It provides an extra layer of protection which means no theft will go undetected.

Who are Thatcham?

Thatcham are an insurance industry body who test and approve the latest vehicle safety and security products. That includes car trackers. They have a rigorous testing process and categorisation of car trackers, to make sure that they do what they say they can do. That’s why we always recommend Thatcham approved car trackers.

How much does a car tracker cost?

How much a car tracker costs will depend on a few different factors like the brand, range of features and whether it is Thatcham approved or not. In general, the better the car tracker, the higher the price. You should decide which features you do and don’t need, and go from there. Not really bothered about having access to an app? That could save you some money. Our range of car trackers start from £149 to purchase the initial device.

You should also factor in that a lot of car trackers require a subscription. This subscription pays for 24 hour monitoring by a security centre. Without a subscription, many car trackers are useless. Subscriptions tend to cost around £100-200 every year, although you can get discounts for buying multiple years at once.

There are car trackers without a subscription available, but you must be aware that you will be solely responsible for tracking the car. That means if your car is stolen in the middle of the night, you may not realise until the morning, losing vital time in the race to recover the vehicle.

What car tracker is best for insurance?

Thatcham approved car trackers are the best for insurance. Normally, your insurance will stipulate which category of car tracker is required: category 7 or category 5. Category 7 car trackers have a tracking system (GPS tracking or another type), motion detection and 24 hour monitoring. Category 5 car trackers have all of that plus a driver identification device, so that the system will alert to a theft immediately.

Check with your insurer to make sure you buy the appropriate car tracker for your policy. If you’re struggling to find what you need, get in touch with us on 0800 7565100 and we’ll be happy to advise.

Can buying a car tracker lower my insurance?

Car trackers can be a great way to lower car insurance costs. That’s because insurers recognise that a car tracker provides the best chance of recovering a stolen vehicle - therefore saving them from paying out. You should check with your insurer beforehand to make sure a car tracker will lower your insurance cost.

What if my car already has a tracker?

Some new cars may come with a tracking system already installed, like the My BMW app for example. But whilst this may come in handy when you can’t remember where you parked at Tesco’s, it doesn’t offer much security. This is because you are solely responsible for tracking your vehicle. That means if your car is stolen at 3AM, you may not realise until the next morning. At which point, your car may already have been chopped or scrapped for parts.

A Thatcham approved tracker, on the other hand, is monitored 24 hours a day. That means there will be an instant reaction to the theft. As we know, time is critical in the event of a car theft, so a Thatcham approved tracker provides the best chance of recovering a car.

Do you sell car trackers for fleet management?

Yes, we sell lots of trackers that can be used for fleet management. Keep your business running smoothly with real-time location updates, which will show you exactly where your drivers are. This helps with resource allocation and route planning, as you know which driver is closest to the next job. It can even show you how drivers are driving, so you can feel reassured that all your drivers are being responsible. Fleet management trackers are great for taxi ranks, delivery firms and any other business that uses cars.

Do you install car trackers?

Yes! When you buy a car tracker from Trackerfit, we’ll install it for free. One of our Thatcham approved engineers will install your car tracker at a time and place that suits you. Available across the UK.