Why is everyone suddenly installing car insurance trackers to their vehicles?
You may have been hearing recently about how more and more drivers are having a tracker fitted for car insurance purposes. If you are either taking out a new insurance policy or have just renewed an existing one then there is an extremely good chance that you have also been asked to install a Thatcham approved vehicle tracker. But why now? And why do you even need an insurance approved vehicle tracker anyway? The good news is that it is all for your benefit - We’ll explain a bit more below.
WHY DO I NEED A CAR INSURANCE TRACKER?
All car insurance companies now take into consideration the fitting of a GPS tracker when designing your policy. In the past, you may have been asked if you had a tracker fitted, or seen a box that you could tick on your online application. It was rarely compulsory, and many providers might have incentivised motorists to install one by offering a reduction in their policy. But now, due to the severe escalation in vehicle theft in the UK, the majority of insurance providers are stipulating that an insurance approved vehicle tracker MUST be installed in order to fully validate your policy and ensure your vehicle against theft.
CAR INSURANCE TRACKERS - PROVEN TO PROTECT AGAINST THEFT Tech-savvy organised car thief groups are already a step ahead of any recent advancements made in car manufacturers' factory security features. This means that, if you have a high-value vehicle on your drive, the standard security features (including the door lock) may very well be useless against these car crime groups. The category of insurance approved vehicle tracker that you require will depend on the type of vehicle and/or your location. Your insurance provider might stipulate the exact category (e.g. S5 tracker) or they might be more flexible, and state that any Thatcham approved category will be suitable. Incredibly, in the UK a car is stolen every 5 minutes- with half of these never being recovered. These are worrying statistics and indicate that the advantage frustratingly now lies with the criminals. The good news is…. Due to the effectiveness, affordability, and the impact they have on insurance policies, stolen vehicle recovery trackers are ensuring vehicle owners like yourself are fully protected against the ongoing turmoil of car theft and the cost implications that you are vulnerable to. GPS tracking has never been as accurate, cost-effective, and user-friendly as it is now. These Thatcham approved trackers are the greatest protection for you, your vehicle, and your wallet! On top of this, Trackershop provides the quickest UK installation times and our engineers will attend your vehicle at your home, work, or even the dealership.
2 MAIN REASONS FOR A CAR INSURANCE TRACKER
- The insurance premium is lowered. As mentioned, under certain circumstances, many insurance companies are not insuring a vehicle without first having a GPS tracker fitted. However, the benefit extends to all car owners, as the added protection that a tracker offers your vehicle is fully recognised by insurance co's and has resulted in them lowering premiums for those who have them fitted.
- The best security for your vehicle. The violation of having your vehicle stolen or tampered with is a tough prospect for so many drivers to accept. The idea of never getting their vehicle (and any belongings) back is too much to comprehend for many.
Installing a car tracker is one of the most effective security methods to protect your vehicle from theft, as well as retrieving it in the event of it being taken.
Many vehicles are stolen by organised crime gangs who target specific vehicles to order.
This typically means they are highly skilled at what they do, and can make a car 'invisible' within seconds- and can even ship it out of the country within hours! A GPS tracker really is the best way to counteract this kind of criminal activity, as they are well equipped to deactivate factory-fitted security alarms.
Thatcham approved GPS trackers send an instant alert for any unauthorised use or if someone tries to tamper with the device. These alerts are picked up instantly by the control centre, who then take action by contacting you to confirm the unauthorised use.
When you confirm your vehicle as stolen the Control Centre will monitor your vehicle's location in live time, whilst liaising directly with the police, to ensure a quick and swift recovery of your vehicle. Once located, our security team will remain with your vehicle until our recovery vehicle arrives to return your vehicle to you.
HOW DO I INSTALL MY CAR TRACKER?
All of Trackershop's Car insurance trackers include free fitting to any UK postcode. This can be done within just a few days of placing your order and our Thatcham approved fitters will visit you at a time, date, and location that is most convenient to you. We will visit you at home, work, or anywhere else that is convenient for your schedule. This ensures a simple, stress-free process with no interruption to your daily routine. Call us or visit us online to select the device you need. Once you have purchased your tracking device we will contact you to arrange to fit on your preferred date. Fitting a car tracker in line with your insurance policy may initially seem like an inconvenience. Don’t worry! Trackershop’s provide the quickest install time and our engineers will come to your home, work or dealership. Most importantly, your vehicle is fully protected against theft!Need to learn more about the best car insurance tracker options?
Trackershop provides the full range of insurance approved vehicle trackers.
All category Thatcham approved trackers
Mobile installation
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ARE INSURANCE APPROVED VEHICLE TRACKERS WORTH IT?
With the latest advancements in GPS and GSM technology, providing pinpoint accurate GPS positioning for your vehicle at all times. In the event of theft, we will be able to locate your vehicle's position within a few metres. Your tracker is installed covertly by our qualified and highly experienced engineers, who install your tracking device in positions that make it hard to detect and/or find by thieves. Your device uses multiple phone networks, Multiple satellite networks, and sophisticated instant alerts to provide the highest level of vehicle security currently available. If you are concerned about the security of your vehicle and would like to know more about fitting a GPS tracker then please feel free to get in contact. Tel: 0330 055 2777 Email: info@trackershop-uk.com
WHY DO I NEED A SUBSCRIPTION FOR MY CAR INSURANCE TRACKER?
Part of the proviso of a Thatcham approved vehicle tracker is that a 24/7 monitoring service is in place, ready to instantly respond to any theft. The Control Room is in place exclusively to react to theft and guide the police directly to the vehicle using the real-time tracking data. A recovery team is also deployed to the scene to retrieve and return the vehicle. Your stolen vehicle recovery tracker also has a multi-roaming SIM installed to ensure the widest network coverage and to counteract network blocking techniques.
You are also provided with a tracking app for you to monitor your vehicle on a day to day basis. This is actually incredibly useful and can be a great comfort whilst you’re away from your vehicle for extended periods.
If you still need further info or would like to know the next availability in your postcode then contact us today on 0330 055 2777
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