Trackers

[Sim667]

Just looking at my wording policy for my insurance and noticed buried in fine print that they won't pay out for theft unless there's a tracker with active subscription.... So I guess I'm in the market for a tracker, any suggestions?

These are the options available at my local installer: Road Radio - Tracker Vehicle Recovery Systems

 

[Sasquatch]

Thatcham S5/7 approved, or any tracker?

 

[t0mb0]

Having that buried in the small print is pretty terrifying! Was it not made clear when you took out the policy?

 

[Sim667]

Having that buried in the small print is pretty terrifying! Was it not made clear when you took out the policy?

Not mentioned at any point whatsoever.

Thatcham S5/7 approved, or any tracker?

The booklet just says:

"2. Active tracker and subscription
If your vehicle is stolen, we will only pay your claim if it is fitted with a functional tracker with an active network subscription."

I'd go Thatcham approved as thats industry standard is S5/S7 higher class?

 

[T32Rich]

Just looking at my wording policy for my insurance and noticed buried in fine print that they won't pay out for theft unless there's a tracker with active subscription.... So I guess I'm in the market for a tracker, any suggestions?

These are the options available at my local installer: Road Radio - Tracker Vehicle Recovery Systems

Worth a call/email to clarify the Insurers actual requirements I would suggest. I had this with mine last renewal. They tried to tell me to fit a Thatcham Alarm until I pointed out the original fitment on my Build Sheet!

 

[Sim667]

Wait, there's original fitted ones?

 

[StratosFearXX]

Wait, there's original fitted ones?

Alarm yes, tracker no.

Got a Metatrack on mine (insurance requirement) ... seems ok.

 

[StratosFearXX]

P.S. it's hilarious when you disconnect the battery without switching the thing into service mode and the alarm goes off and the app pings you, then they phone you up to see if everything's ok ...

 

[FWhite]

Alarm yes, tracker no.

Got a Metatrack on mine (insurance requirement) ... seems ok.

Not sure if it satisfies your insurer, but the VW Weconnect plus App DOES track your vehicle:

See below googling the VW site:

Vehicle Tracking with We Connect Plus
Features of We Connect Plus

We Connect Plus offers several advanced features for vehicle tracking and management. Here are the key functionalities:
Feature Description
Live Tracking Allows you to see the real-time location of your vehicle while in motion.
Last Parked Location Shows where your vehicle was last parked, but does not provide live tracking in the free version.
Remote Lock/Unlock Enables you to lock and unlock your vehicle remotely via the app.
Emergency Call Service Automatically contacts emergency services in case of a serious incident.
Parking Position Service Helps you find your vehicle's location and provides directions to it.
Subscription Details

Cost: A one-year extension of We Connect Plus costs £129 (including VAT), while a two-year extension is £219.
Activation: You must activate the service online by linking it to your vehicle.

We Connect Plus enhances your ability to track and manage your vehicle, making it a valuable tool for owners who want more control and information about their vehicle's location and status.

 

[Sim667]

Thanks, Ill look into that

 

[Sim667]

I'm guessing VW connect stops working if the battery disconnects though?

 

[Dundee_Kev]

I noticed my policy wording this year mentioned a tracker. I honestly have no idea how a tracker prevents someone stealing the contents of my van!

Anyway, I contacted them to say I have a self installed tracker and was told that is fine.

Would be worth contacting them to see what they say. If they don't care what type of tracker, then get on ebay and buy any cheap tracker and pop in a giffgaff sim. Job done

 

[Sim667]

They've said there's no specific requirement

 

[FWhite]

I'm guessing VW connect stops working if the battery disconnects though?

Not sure. The mandatory telecom module has its own battery (that is causing a lot of troubles to some of us recently). How long it lasts and if it still let's you track after starter battery connection is unknown to me. Seems reasonable it does since it is mandatory for safety requirements to have a tracker installed. In case of serious accident, the starter battery get easily disconnected.

But your insurance may nor care, or may not have made it enough clear in the small text. Sure a good lawyer could argue that a tracking system installed by the manufacturer is compliant, on case of litigation.
At the end I think is a matter or dealing with the insurance.

Usually as you suscribe an insurance you need to suscribe another one for the legal help to litigate with them at the first occasion

 

[StratosFearXX]

Not sure if it satisfies your insurer, but the VW Weconnect plus App DOES track your vehicle:

See below googling the VW site:

Vehicle Tracking with We Connect Plus
Features of We Connect Plus

We Connect Plus offers several advanced features for vehicle tracking and management. Here are the key functionalities:
Feature Description
Live Tracking Allows you to see the real-time location of your vehicle while in motion.
Last Parked Location Shows where your vehicle was last parked, but does not provide live tracking in the free version.
Remote Lock/Unlock Enables you to lock and unlock your vehicle remotely via the app.
Emergency Call Service Automatically contacts emergency services in case of a serious incident.
Parking Position Service Helps you find your vehicle's location and provides directions to it.
Subscription Details

Cost: A one-year extension of We Connect Plus costs £129 (including VAT), while a two-year extension is £219.
Activation: You must activate the service online by linking it to your vehicle.

We Connect Plus enhances your ability to track and manage your vehicle, making it a valuable tool for owners who want more control and information about their vehicle's location and status.

Mine ran out (haven't paid) and it still seems to live track strangely.

 

[Salty Spuds]

These are good and cost around a fiver a month.

TruTrak Pro GAT24 4G Magnetic GPS Tracker

The newly released TruTrak Pro GAT24 4G GPS is the next generation from our GAT23, the main differences are the battery is larger, the IP rating is higher and it has a light sensor on the back to notify you when its removed from whatever you are tracking. Featuring a 7500mAh battery, the GAT24...

www.trutrak.co.uk

 

[Sim667]

I’ve booked in to have a tracker retrieve fitted for £150 and they can do me a 5 year subscription for a touch over £300. It works out about £6 a month.

I’ll have a look at VW Connect in a bit more detail

 

[Sasquatch]

I'm guessing VW connect stops working if the battery disconnects though?

No. But for how long I couldn't say.