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spur · Apr 12th, 2008, 07:16 AM

I need to get a Tracker for Insurance reasons, ASAP.
Which is a good one?
Thanks.

mikeythemini · Apr 12th, 2008, 07:45 AM

We do Smartrack & Trackstar
Personally I prefare Smartrack - better service & cheaper

Tracked by GPS so doesn't need to have a police car with tracking equipment close by thats 'available' to track it. Can be transfered to your next car unlike some systems. The system self tests itself.

mmmiddy · Apr 12th, 2008, 09:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by spur (original)

I need to get a Tracker for Insurance reasons, ASAP.
Which is a good one?
Thanks.

Can you get a quote without the tracker?
Once you add up the cost of fitting and the yearly subscription, plus the insurance, you might be able to shop around for something similar, price wise!

Also, do you really want your car back, after some toerag has trashed it?

Snowie · Apr 12th, 2008, 10:05 AM

My personal view is Cobra Trak 5

You have to have a small card on you / in the car otherwise the tracker is activated - this works inside 250 metres. The tracking centre are very alert and cover all of Europe. Can can be remotely immobilised with police permission.

There are limited authorised installers for this system and it is fully Thatcham approved. Not cheap but worth it

Aberdeen Al · Apr 12th, 2008, 10:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original)

My personal view is Cobra Trak 5

You have to have a small card on you / in the car otherwise the tracker is activated - this works inside 250 metres. The tracking centre are very alert and cover all of Europe. Can can be remotely immobilised with police permission.

There are limited authorised installers for this system and it is fully Thatcham approved. Not cheap but worth it

How much is "...not cheap..."?

Snowie · Apr 12th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Aberdeen Al (original)

How much is "...not cheap..."?

This much at list price
Quote --

Vehicle Tracking Systems : Cat 5
Cobra Trak 5

This advanced Thatcham Category 5 tracking system that uses GPS/GSM technology.

It comes with 2 ADR cards which act to arm & disarm the CobraTrak unit. This means extra reassurance that your vehicle can be tracked, even of it is stolen with the keys. The CobraTrak 5 system also has the ability to remotely immobilise the vehicle once stolen, but note this can only be effected with official Police authorisation.
Europe wide stolen vehicle recovery
Fully automatic arm & disarm via ADR cards
Provides alert if it detects unauthorised movement
Alerts if it detects disconnection of the vehicle battery, ADR card or antenna.
Costs
£699 fitted
Subscription
£199 per annum
£559 duration

mikeythemini · Apr 12th, 2008, 01:12 PM

agreed that's a very good system bentley and audi r8 use it

Apr 12th, 2008, 07:16 AM	#1
spur MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London/Essex Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 484 Offline	Which Tracker to get? I need to get a Tracker for Insurance reasons, ASAP. Which is a good one? Thanks. TOP OFF AT LAST. (Everybody be cool, you, be cool.)

Apr 12th, 2008, 07:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	We do Smartrack & Trackstar Personally I prefare Smartrack - better service & cheaper Tracked by GPS so doesn't need to have a police car with tracking equipment close by thats 'available' to track it. Can be transfered to your next car unlike some systems. The system self tests itself. Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

Apr 12th, 2008, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 1,417 Offline	My personal view is Cobra Trak 5 You have to have a small card on you / in the car otherwise the tracker is activated - this works inside 250 metres. The tracking centre are very alert and cover all of Europe. Can can be remotely immobilised with police permission. There are limited authorised installers for this system and it is fully Thatcham approved. Not cheap but worth it In Italy

Apr 12th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 613 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Snowie (original) My personal view is Cobra Trak 5 You have to have a small card on you / in the car otherwise the tracker is activated - this works inside 250 metres. The tracking centre are very alert and cover all of Europe. Can can be remotely immobilised with police permission. There are limited authorised installers for this system and it is fully Thatcham approved. Not cheap but worth it How much is "...not cheap..."? Vroooom Vroooom

Apr 12th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 1,417 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Aberdeen Al (original) How much is "...not cheap..."? This much at list price Quote -- Vehicle Tracking Systems : Cat 5 Cobra Trak 5 This advanced Thatcham Category 5 tracking system that uses GPS/GSM technology. It comes with 2 ADR cards which act to arm & disarm the CobraTrak unit. This means extra reassurance that your vehicle can be tracked, even of it is stolen with the keys. The CobraTrak 5 system also has the ability to remotely immobilise the vehicle once stolen, but note this can only be effected with official Police authorisation. Europe wide stolen vehicle recovery Fully automatic arm & disarm via ADR cards Provides alert if it detects unauthorised movement Alerts if it detects disconnection of the vehicle battery, ADR card or antenna. Costs £699 fitted Subscription £199 per annum £559 duration In Italy

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Apr 12th, 2008, 09:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
mmmiddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 7 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by spur (original) I need to get a Tracker for Insurance reasons, ASAP. Which is a good one? Thanks. Can you get a quote without the tracker? Once you add up the cost of fitting and the yearly subscription, plus the insurance, you might be able to shop around for something similar, price wise! Also, do you really want your car back, after some toerag has trashed it?

Apr 12th, 2008, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
mikeythemini I can't get no sleep My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Capital of Culture Local Time: 04:06 AM Posts: 8,956 Offline	agreed that's a very good system bentley and audi r8 use it Lakes Tour 2008 coming soon Are you ready for Lakes 2008 - details soon

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