Note: Trackershop supplies GPS tracking devices for all purposes nationwide. This article focuses on insurance approved car trackers installed in Bradford.
Bradford consistently records some of the highest vehicle crime rates in West Yorkshire, and the trend is rising. Recent crime data shows thousands of vehicle crime reports across the Bradford district each year, with the total climbing by double digits year on year. Central Bradford, and the areas around the city centre, train station and Manningham, are among the worst affected, with vehicles taken from driveways, car parks and directly from the street.
Because so many of these vehicles are never recovered, car insurance providers are urging motorists across Bradford to be proactive and fit a Thatcham approved tracker. That is why Trackershop is contacted by more and more Bradford drivers who need a fast, professional vehicle tracker installation.
Why do I need a car tracker in Bradford?
Bradford sits among the highest vehicle theft areas in the country. If you live locally, you may already have heard of relay theft, one of the fastest growing organised theft techniques.
Relay theft lets criminals unlock and start a vehicle without the physical key. Thieves use a small transmitter to capture and relay the signal from your key fob inside your home, tricking the car into thinking the key is present. The whole process can take under a minute and leaves no sign of forced entry.
As keyless theft has become the most common method, insurers increasingly insist that motorists fit a Thatcham approved tracking device in line with their policy. The most effective device to counter keyless theft in Bradford is the S5 vehicle tracker.
S5 car trackers in Bradford
The S5 vehicle tracker is the most proactive security device for counteracting today's most popular theft techniques, including key theft, key cloning and relay theft.
The S5 is a fully monitored, real time tracking system. This does not mean you are watched around the clock. It means that if your vehicle is stolen, a fully staffed control room works directly with the police and a dedicated recovery service to get your vehicle back as quickly as possible. What makes the S5 so effective is the instant theft alert triggered by the ADR system. ADR, or Automatic Driver Recognition, is a proximity alert. You carry a small fob that identifies you as an authorised driver when you enter the vehicle, and it is small enough to keep in a bag, wallet, purse or phone case.
If the vehicle is started and moved without that fob present, an instant alert is triggered in the control room, who then contact you to confirm the vehicle status. The alert fires regardless of the theft method used, even if the thief has stolen your car key. Take a look at our range of S5 car trackers available in Bradford.
S7 car trackers in Bradford
Fitting a Thatcham approved tracker adds highly effective security, provides peace of mind, and may even reduce your insurance premium. The most popular Thatcham approved device overall is the S7 tracker.
The S7 is also a fully monitored tracking device, but without the additional ADR fob system. Your insurer may refer to this as a CAT 6 tracker, which is the same category as the S7. Most car trackers installed purely for insurance purposes are S7 devices, as they are highly effective and the most affordable option. Browse our full range of S7 trackers.
Van, fleet and motorhome trackers in Bradford
Vehicle theft in Bradford is not limited to cars. Vans carrying tools, commercial fleets and motorhomes are all targeted, and each carries its own security needs. Trackershop can provide as much protection as you feel your vehicle needs, including trackers, immobilisers and dash cameras. Whether you are protecting a single work van or an entire business fleet, we can recommend the right insurance approved solution and fit it wherever you are in Bradford.
Mobile car tracker installation across Bradford
Trackershop offers a fully mobile installation service across Bradford and the wider West Yorkshire area, with speedy appointments usually within 1 to 3 working days. Our engineers come straight to wherever your vehicle is, whether that is your home, your workplace or even the dealership.
We cover the whole of Bradford and the surrounding areas, including the city centre, Shipley, Bingley, Idle, Eccleshill, Thornton, Clayton, Wibsey, Queensbury and beyond, across the BD postcode districts. Our engineers work nationwide, and we offer one of the quickest installation times for car trackers in Bradford.
Take a look at our full range of insurance approved car trackers. For further information, call us on 0330 055 2777 or email sales@trackershop-uk.com.
Frequently asked questions
Are your car trackers insurance approved?
Yes. Our S5 and S7 trackers are Thatcham approved and accepted by insurers. Fitting one can help you meet policy requirements and may reduce your premium.
Do you offer mobile installation in Bradford?
Yes. Our engineers install at a time and location that suits you, whether at home, at work or at a dealership, right across Bradford and West Yorkshire.
How quickly can a tracker be fitted in Bradford?
We usually offer appointments within 1 to 3 working days across the Bradford area.
Which tracker is best for keyless and relay theft?
The S5 tracker is the most effective against keyless and relay theft, because its ADR fob triggers an instant control room alert even when the thief has the car key.
What areas around Bradford do you cover?
We cover the whole BD postcode area, including the city centre, Shipley, Bingley, Idle, Eccleshill, Thornton, Clayton, Wibsey and Queensbury, plus the wider West Yorkshire region.
