Quick and Simple Tesla Tracker Installation
Tesla is perhaps the most high-profile name in the EV industry, and the company many feel will dictate the complexion of vehicles on our roads in the near and distant future.
It's easy to see why. With Tesla introducing more charging ports at a rapid rate and innovating in battery development. This coupled with nations around the world banning the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles in the foreseeable future, and sanctions being introduced for drivers of non-electric vehicles within major cities proves that the world has already started to pave the way for electric vehicles to be the new norm on our roads and driveways.
However, one thing that doesn't change is that, if it's a popular choice with hardworking motorists, then they will very quickly become popular with car thieves too; as recent theft rates within the UK have proven.
So how do you protect your Tesla...
Do Teslas have Trackers?
You would think such an innovative and forward-thinking company would have some kind of Tesla tracking device system already built into their vehicles as standard.
And you'd actually be right to think this... sort of. There is not an actual physical Tesla GPS tracker installed as such. However, drivers can track their vehicles through the Tesla mobile APP. The app communicates with the GPS chip inside your Tesla.
This is a nice added feature from an end user’s standpoint, but unfortunately is not a high enough level of security to appease insurance providers.
Therefore, if you have been asked by your insurance company to install a Tesla tracking device then this will need to be one of our insurance-approved vehicle trackers for Teslas.
Installing a Tesla Tracking System
Although initially, this may seem like an inconvenience to arrange to install a Tesla tracking system, the positives by far outweigh the negatives.
After all, the reason that insurance companies are so insistent on their customers protecting their vehicles with Thatcham-approved trackers is that they have over a 90% recovery rate - meaning insurers are 90% less likely to have to pay out for a new vehicle if it gets stolen.
And, even better, Trackershop organizes the full installation for you. Our engineers are mobile, so they will install your Tesla tracker at home, work, dealership, or any location that is convenient for you.
Trackershop has the largest network of engineers in the UK, and can therefore install your insurance-approved Tesla tracker within 1-3 working days. This also means that our team has built up extensive experience in installing GPS Trackers for Tesla models.
So with that in mind...
What's the Best Tesla Tracker for Insurance?
S5 Car trackers are typically requested for vehicles over £40,000 in value.
As standard, the best Tesla tracker for insurance needs to be one that is Thatcham accredited, with a 24/7 monitored control room.
However, what our Installs Team is currently reporting, is that most insurance providers are specifically requesting installing S5 tracking devices for Tesla Vehicles.
Take a look at the range of S5 trackers
The S5 is the highest level of insurance approved trackers for Tesla; and will be necessary due to the vehicle value and the escalating risk of theft that they face.
As well as additional security, such as 'tow-away and 'lift' alerts, the main feature of the S5 is the ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition) system.
The ADR helps protect against all of the most popular and effective current car theft techniques; such as Relay Attack, key theft, and key cloning.
By carrying your small ADR card with you when you drive your vehicle, your ADR system knows that you are the authorised driver of the vehicle.
If someone takes your vehicle without permission (even if they have your key) an instant alert is triggered in the 24/7 control room.
From there, if theft is taking place, the control room uses the real-time tracking info to guide the police straight to the vehicle location.
Currently, the most popular S5 tracking device for Tesla models is the ScorpionTrack S5 .
Cheapest Insurance Approved Tracker for Tesla
If your insurance provider has not stipulated a specific category, then the most cost-effective option will be the Smartrack S7 Protector Pro with Duration of Vehicle Ownership subscription.
The duration of ownership subscription is £499 and covers your subscription for however long you own your vehicle. Many motorists purchase Tesla with the intention of owning them for several years. This makes the Smartrack S7 (£199 for tracker and installation) with the duration of ownership (£499) the cheapest insurance-approved tracker for Tesla owners over the time in which they own the vehicle.
The S7 does not include ADR but still has 24/7 control room monitoring and global coverage also. That means, even if your vehicle is shipped (or stolen) abroad, the control room will still be able to work with the responding police unit and send a local recovery team to retrieve your vehicle.
Tesla Tracker Installer Near Me
We understand the urgency of needing to install your Tesla Tracker fast. That's why Trackershop has mobile engineers in every UK postcode, ready to install your Tesla tracking device at your home, work, or dealership.
Whether you have been instructed to install a tracking device by your insurers, or you want added peace of mind or both, we take care of the whole process and can have an engineer with you typically within 1-3 working days.
You can order your insurance-approved tracker online and a member of the Installs Team will then contact you to book you in.
Or, if you would like to book in over the phone, you can call our Installs Team any time 0330 055 2777
If you would like more information on options for GPS tracking devices for Tesla, then contact our Installs Team any time.
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