Trackershop provides Nationwide installation of vehicle tracking devices for all purposes. This year, in particular, we have seen a huge increase in demand for car trackers in Richmond and Twickenham.

This is both for insurance approved vehicle trackers, as well as for companies wanting commercial vehicle trackers to monitor and co-ordinate their fleet.

Here you will find some further info to help you choose the best car trackers in Richmond and the surrounding area for your own needs.

WHAT'S THE BEST VEHICLE TRACKER SYSTEM FOR ME?

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Insurance Approved Vehicle Trackers in Richmond

What is an insurance approved vehicle tracking device? And why has my insurer asked me to install one?

There has been a sudden heightened demand in installation for insurance approved vehicle trackers in Richmond, Twickenham, and the surrounding areas.

Unfortunately, this is due to a significant increase in targeted vehicle theft in these locations.

Keyless entry cars are extremely vulnerable to relay attacks, a method of theft that is silent and takes just a few seconds.

You may have heard about this in the news, due to the spike in vehicle’s being stolen using this method nationwide.

Richmond, Twickenham, and the surrounding areas have recently been targeted, which can then prompt insurance providers to stipulate motorists install an insurance approved vehicle tracker in their vehicle.

As a vehicle owner, this may be the first time that you have had to adhere to this request.

Therefore, you probably don’t even know where to start looking or how you are supposed to get this arranged.

To make things more stressful, you might have only been given a few days to arrange this!

The good news is that Trackershop provides express nationwide mobile installation. We have the largest Installs Team, covering every UK postcode, so we can install insurance approved vehicle trackers in Richmond, Twickenham, and the surrounding areas within 1-3 working days.

Best Insurance Approved Vehicle Trackers in Richmond

S7 Car Trackers in Richmond

Insurance approved vehicle trackers are tested and categorised by Thatcham.

Thatcham categorise vehicle security based on the features and levels of protection that it offers.

The S7 car tracker has a 24/7 Control Room service. If your vehicle is stolen, they can track it in real-time and guide the police to its location.

Fitting an S7 car tracker in Richmond is quick and simple. Our engineer will visit the vehicle at your preferred location. This can be at home, work or even at the dealership before you collect your vehicle.

Installing an S7 vehicle tracker will be covert, undetectable, and will typically be completed by our engineers within just 45 minutes.

Take a look at the S7 Trackers

S5 Car Trackers in Twickenham

The S5 vehicle tracking system is the higher level of Thatcham approved security.

As well as all of the features of the S7 tracking device, the S5 also includes ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition).

Most S5 car trackers involve you carrying a small fob with you to identify you as the authorised driver. If a thief uses relay attack or even steals your key, an instant alert is triggered in the control room as soon as they move your vehicle.

It’s worth considering the new Smartrack S5 D-iD tracking device, as this upgraded system links the ADR to your phone app. This means that you do not need to carry a fob with you for your ADR to work.

Due to the types of vehicles being targeted by thieves, the installation of S5 car trackers in Twickenham and the surrounding areas is becoming a standard procedure.

The increase in vehicle theft is not a reason to panic, as installing an insurance approved vehicle tracker in Richmond will significantly improve your vehicle’s safety whilst also providing you with peace of mind, knowing that your vehicle is secure against theft.

Take a look at the S5 Trackers

Best Car Trackers in Kingston

Installing the best car trackers in Kingston is equally important

Kingston-Upon-Thames is another town in Greater London where installing an insurance approved vehicle tracker has become essential.

This has become standard procedure for particular makes and models, such as Range Rovers, Audis, Mercedes and BMWs.

Trackershop provides express mobile installation (typically installed within 1-3 working days), and the most popular car tracker in Kingston tends to be the S7 category.

Do you need a car tracker in Kingston? Why not contact our Installs Team to check the next availability.

 

Commercial Vehicle Tracking in Richmond

Introducing Trackershop's new fleet vehicle tracker system!

As 2021 unfolds, more companies than ever are taking to the road to accommodate customers, deliver goods, and provide mobile services.

Being able to monitor and co-ordinates multiple vehicles infield is absolutely essential now when you consider the high level of competition and customer expectations.

Trackershop’s new More Fleet management system has revolutionised the commercial vehicle tracking industry.

More Fleet is the leading brand in PAYG commercial vehicle tracking, helping your company improve your fleet earning ability, whilst also decreasing overheads.

Whether you use 1 or 1000 vehicles in your company, the More Fleet system will help you to maximise the use of your fleet.

  • Increase earning ability
  • Decrease overheads
  • Improve customer service
  • Create a more positive working environment

Need to know more about the More Fleet vehicle tracking system?

 

Installing Car Trackers in Wimbledon

Installing car trackers in Wimbledon has helped many motorists prevent vehicle theft

Relay Attack and key cloning are the fastest-growing theft methods, with this technique being used with a high success rate in Greater London.

Installing a car tracker in Wimbledon will help protect your vehicle against these methods of theft.

The ScorpionTrack S5 PLUS is particularly successful against these theft methods.

This is because it includes a remote immobiliser controlled by you.

With only 1% of car theft leading to a conviction, the advantage lays heavily with the thieves.

installing the Meta S5 Deadlock car tracker in Wimbledon, Richmond and throughout vehicles in Greater London actually stops thieves in their tracks!

 

Whatever reason or purpose, installing vehicle and car trackers in Richmond has never been simpler and more vital.

Still have questions about the best vehicle tracker system for your needs?

 

Contact our friendly team any time.

How much is an insurance approved vehicle tracker?

GPS Trackers come in all different shapes, sizes and costs. It’s fair to say that insurance approved vehicle trackers are at the higher end of the spectrum when it comes to price. This is largely down to the additional security features that are included with them and also down to the installation, they are all covertly installed and well-hidden to ensure that a thief isn’t able to find it easily when stripping back parts of the vehicle. For an entry-level insurance approved tracker, you are looking at around £150.00 for the tracker and installation. For trackers with additional security features, such as driver recognition and remote immobilisation you will be looking at around £595.00 Installed.

Will a car tracker reduce my insurance?

Installing a tracker is becoming increasingly more common practice for vehicle owners. The reason that insurance companies typically request for a Thatcham approved tracker to be installed, instead of other aftermarket trackers available is due to the impressive recovery rate that Thatcham approved trackers have, with some Thatcham companies such as Tracker UK boasting a 96% recovery rate. All Thatcham approved trackers are installed covertly in different areas of a vehicle keeping thieves on their toes, unlike trackers that are installed at the factory which are all installed in the same position in the vehicle.

Will a car tracker reduce my insurance?

There are various factors that determine whether installing a car tracker will lead to a direct reduction in your insurance policy. Typically if your vehicle is valued at over £20,000 then your insurance company are likely to honour a reduction in your policy, however, this is subjective to the insurance underwriter. Of course, it’s in their own interest to protect their investment when insuring you and with the proven theft recovery rates that Thatcham approved trackers have, you will find that the vast majority of insurers will side to offering you the discount and in some cases insisting that they are mandatory for you to be insured for theft. Since the staggering increase in vehicle relay thefts – it isn’t just down to the value of the vehicle, if you have a certain model of vehicle such as a Range Rover, regardless of whether it’s over £20,00 or not insurance companies are stipulating that this is a mandatory requirement to obtain your policy.

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