A tracker is one part of protecting a valuable car. The useful question is not simply whether it shows a location on a phone: it is what happens if the vehicle is taken, who receives an alert and what support your chosen service provides. Autosecureshop helps owners discuss those details before arranging a mobile installation.

Start with your insurance requirements

Check your policy wording before selecting equipment. Thatcham Research lists Category S5 vehicle tracking systems and Category S7 asset location systems within its security certification programme. Certification does not guarantee acceptance by every insurer. Ask your insurer or broker to confirm the exact device and installation arrangement they require.

If the policy names a category, a product or a monitoring condition, send that wording with your enquiry. We can then discuss suitable options and the documentation available, rather than relying on a general “insurance approved” description.

Compare the complete service

  • Monitoring: who handles alerts, and how are you contacted?
  • Driver recognition: does the proposed system use tags, and how should additional drivers use them?
  • Ownership costs: what is included in installation, and what subscription or renewal charges apply?
  • Travel and storage: what coverage and operating conditions apply when the car is abroad or parked for a long period?

Already have a factory tracker?

Tell us the system name and whether its subscription is active. An existing device may already form part of your insurer's requirements. Check its status with the provider before paying for a replacement or assuming that a previous owner's monitoring agreement transferred with the car.

Book a vehicle-specific assessment

Share the make, model, year, fitting postcode and policy wording. We will discuss compatibility, fitted cost, any separate subscription and a suitable location for installation. At handover, ask for a demonstration, relevant documentation and the monitoring contact details. If you also want a separate authorisation step before driving, explore our supercar immobiliser options.

Reference: Thatcham Research security certification. Product availability and insurer acceptance must be checked before purchase.