Installing a Smartrack Thatcham Tracker
Installing your tracker is a quick and easy process. Just purchase your tracking device online and Trackershop will do the rest!
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Purchase your
Smartrack
DeviceSelect which tracker you need and proceed to checkout.
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Our Installs
team will
Contact youThey will book you in for your mobile installation.
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A Thatcham
approved engineer
will come & install
your deviceThis is done at your chosen time/location (typically within 1-3 working days of purchase).
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Subscription
SetupSmartrack will call you after your installation to set up your subscription.
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Receive your
certificateYou will then receive your completion certificate via email for you to send to your insurers.
Alternatively you can call Trackershop to
purchase and arrange your Thatcham Tracker over the phone (0330 055 2777).
Quick guide on Insurance Trackers
Purchase insurance tracker
We’ll contact you to arrange installation at your chosen time and place.
Our Engineer will bring and fit the insurance tracker.
Afterwards Smartrack will contact you after to set up your credit subscription.
When everything is done, your certificate Will be forwarded to you.
- FAQ's
Is the S7 an insurance approved tracking device?
Yes it is. The S7 is an insurance approved tracking device, as categorised by Thatcham.
Thatcham Research assess and grade vehicle security devices, providing a Thatcham Security Certificate based on the level of security provided.
Thatcham Research categorisations are approved by insurance providers.
Is this the cheapest car tracker for insurance?
Yes. The S7 tracker is the cheapest car tracker for insurance purposes. The price includes your tracking device AND speedy mobile installation.
Can I get an insurance approved vehicle tracker without subscription?
All insurance approve vehicle trackers will need a subscription to remain active.
The reason for this is because you are provided with a Global 24/7 monitoring control room.
If your vehicle is stolen the control room liaise directly with the local police force, and deploy a recovery team.
With that said, if you would like to just pay a one off fee, the best insurance approved vehicle tracker option would be taking out the Duration of Vehicle Ownership.
Does fitting a car tracker reduce the cost of my insurance?
Yes it’s highly likely.
Insurance providers try to incentivise motorists to install car tracking devices, in order to further protect the vehicle.
Anything that minimises the chance of an insurance provider having to pay out to replace a stolen vehicle is looked upon favourably.
Which app do I get with my S7 Car Tracker?
You can monitor your Smartrack S7 tracker from your own app. Just download the Global Telemetrics app in your app store (available on both Android and iPhone).
S7 Tracker app features
- Use the mobile device GPS (Blue Circles) as guidance to locate your vehicle
- Displays Battery Voltage of your vehicle
- Selectable Mapping to use Satellite or Hybrid imagery
- Compatible with all Smartrack S7 tracker products
Is this the best vehicle tracking device if my insurers haven't specified a category?
If your insurance provider has requested that you install a vehicle tracking device, but has NOT stipulated a specific category, most motorists will opt for the S7 tracker.
This is because it will satisfy your insurers, is the cheapest vehicle tracker for insurance, and will also significantly increase your vehicle security.
How long does it take to install an insurance approved vehicle tracker?
The S7 insurance approved vehicle tracker will take approximately 45-60 minutes to install from the time your engineer arrives with you.
