Whether for insurance, business or personal use, Trackershop can help with vehicle tracker installation across Northern Ireland.
Trackershop provides mobile vehicle tracker installation across Northern Ireland for any type of system and purpose, from full fleet tracking for commercial operators to a single device for personal security and day to day monitoring. Most installations are driven by security, and fitting a stolen vehicle recovery tracker has become standard practice. You may also have found that your insurer now requires an insurance approved tracker before it will cover your vehicle against theft. Below we explain your options, or you can call our installs team for guidance on 0330 055 2777.
Why fit a vehicle tracker in Northern Ireland?
Vehicle crime in Northern Ireland is lower per head than in most of Great Britain, but it is far from rare, and keyless theft is now the driving force behind it. Figures obtained from the PSNI show around 3,110 vehicle thefts across Northern Ireland in the three years to March 2025, plus a further 2,815 thefts from vehicles. Belfast alone accounted for roughly a third of all vehicle theft offences, with Newry, Mourne and Down and the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area the next most affected. Overall thefts rose by around 3% year on year, and Lisburn and Castlereagh saw the sharpest local increase.
The PSNI has repeatedly warned motorists about a spate of keyless car thefts, where organised criminals use relay equipment to capture and redirect the signal from a key fob, unlocking and starting a vehicle without ever touching the key. Thieves only need to be within a few metres of the fob, even when it is sitting inside your home. The vehicles targeted are typically high value, so the loss is significant. An insurance approved tracker is one of the most effective ways to recover a vehicle quickly if it is taken.
Insurance approved vehicle trackers in Northern Ireland
Keyless theft, using techniques such as relay attack, key cloning and key theft, is quick and easy for criminals, but it has never been easier or more effective to protect your vehicle with Thatcham accredited security. When an insurer asks you to fit a tracker to validate your policy, they are referring to a Thatcham accredited device, which is installed aftermarket and includes a 24/7 monitoring control room. Your installer should provide a certificate of installation for your insurer's records, as insurers will not usually accept self monitored systems.
Thatcham accredited trackers fall into two categories, S7 and S5. If your insurer has not specified which one you need, the choice is yours, and most drivers opt for the entry level S7. Below is a quick guide to both.
S7 vehicle trackers in Northern Ireland
The S7 is the most popular insurance approved tracking device in Northern Ireland. Alongside the 24/7 control room service, it includes battery tamper alerts, motion alerts and your own private tracking app. If you simply want to increase your vehicle security and meet your insurer's requirement, the S7 is an excellent, cost effective choice. Take a look at our S7 trackers.
S5 vehicle trackers in Northern Ireland
The S5 was developed in response to the rapid rise in keyless entry theft. It includes every feature of the S7 and adds the proactive ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition) system, which instantly detects relay attacks, key theft and key cloning attempts. You carry a small fob that identifies you as the authorised driver. If a thief gains entry and tries to move the vehicle, an instant alert is triggered in the monitoring control room even if they have your key. Recovery rates on monitored S5 systems are very high, with many stolen vehicles recovered within the hour. Learn more about our S5 trackers.
For the highest level of protection, the ScorpionTrack S5 PLUS combines an S5 tracker with a driver controlled immobiliser, so that even a thief with your cloned key cannot start the vehicle at all.
Vehicle trackers in Belfast and across Northern Ireland
As the largest city, Belfast accounts for the highest share of vehicle crime in Northern Ireland, so a tracker is well worth considering even where your insurer has not insisted on one. We fit vehicle trackers across the whole of Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn, Newry, Bangor, Craigavon, Armagh, Ballymena, Newtownabbey, Antrim, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Omagh and Enniskillen. Trackershop also supplies immobilisers, alarms and dash cameras, so whether you need cover for insurance, personal use or a full fleet, we can recommend the right solution.
To arrange installation or discuss the best vehicle security for your needs, contact our installs team on 0330 055 2777 or email info@trackershop-uk.com. You can also browse all of our car trackers.
Frequently asked questions
Are your vehicle trackers insurance approved in Northern Ireland?
Yes. Our S5 and S7 trackers are Thatcham accredited and accepted by insurers across the UK, including Northern Ireland. We provide a certificate of installation for your insurer's records.
What is the difference between an S7 and an S5 tracker?
Both include GPS tracking and 24/7 control room monitoring. The S5 adds Automatic Driver Recognition, using a fob that triggers an instant alert if the vehicle moves without it, which makes it the stronger choice against keyless and relay theft.
Which tracker do I need for my insurance?
Check your policy wording. High value and high risk vehicles usually require an S5, and some insurers will not cover them against theft without one. If no category is specified, an S7 is normally sufficient.
Will a tracker protect my car against keyless and relay theft?
Yes. An S5 tracker triggers an instant control room alert even when a thief has cloned or stolen your key. For maximum protection, the ScorpionTrack S5 PLUS adds a driver controlled immobiliser so the vehicle cannot be started at all.
Which areas of Northern Ireland do you cover?
We cover the whole of Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Lisburn, Newry, Bangor, Craigavon, Armagh, Ballymena, Newtownabbey, Antrim, Carrickfergus, Coleraine, Omagh and Enniskillen.
