Thatcham S5 & S7 Vehicle Trackers | Insurance Approved

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At Ilkley Car Audio, we supply and install Thatcham Approved S7 and S5 vehicle trackers for cars, vans, motorhomes, prestige vehicles, performance cars, classics and motorcycles.

We are approved dealers for leading vehicle tracking and security brands including SmarTrack by Global Telemetrics, ScorpionTrack and Datatool. These are trusted UK tracking brands used by vehicle owners, insurers, fleets and security-conscious customers who want professional stolen vehicle tracking and monitoring.

A professionally installed tracker can help protect your vehicle, support insurance requirements and give you extra peace of mind if your vehicle is stolen, moved without permission or targeted by thieves.

Many insurance companies now request a Thatcham Approved tracker before they will insure certain vehicles, especially high-value, performance, prestige, luxury and specialist vehicles.

This is common on vehicles such as:

• Range Rover and Range Rover Sport 
• Land Rover Defender and Discovery 
• BMW M cars 
• Audi RS models 
• Mercedes-AMG models 
• Porsche 911, Cayenne, Macan and Panamera 
• Bentley and Rolls-Royce 
• Ferrari, Lamborghini and McLaren 
• Ford Ranger and Transit Custom 
• Motorhomes and camper vans 
• Motorcycles and high-value bikes 
• Classic and collectible vehicles 

If your insurer has asked for an S7 tracker, S5 tracker, S5 VTS tracker or insurance approved vehicle tracker, we can advise on the correct system for your vehicle.

A Thatcham Approved S7 tracker is a professionally installed stolen vehicle tracking system designed to help locate and recover a vehicle if it is stolen.

S7 trackers are a popular option when customers want an insurance-recognised tracker without driver ID tags.

A typical S7 tracker can offer:

• stolen vehicle tracking 
• GPS vehicle location 
• 24/7 monitoring 
• movement alerts 
• battery disconnect alerts 
• app access 
• journey history, depending on product 
• support from a secure monitoring centre 

An S7 tracker is often suitable where the insurer has requested a basic Thatcham tracking device, or where the owner wants a discreet layer of protection added to the vehicle.

A Thatcham Approved S5 tracker is a higher level of tracking system that includes driver recognition.

This means the system can identify whether an authorised driver is present. Depending on the tracker chosen, this may work using driver ID tags, Bluetooth driver cards or app-based driver recognition.

If the vehicle is moved without the correct driver recognition present, an alert can be raised. This makes S5 trackers a strong option for vehicles at higher risk of theft, key cloning, relay theft or unauthorised movement.

A typical S5 tracker can offer:

• Thatcham Approved stolen vehicle tracking 
• automatic driver recognition 
• 24/7 monitoring 
• GPS location 
• theft alerts 
• movement alerts 
• battery disconnect alerts 
• app access 
• journey history, depending on product 
• support from a secure control centre 

S5 trackers are commonly requested by insurers for higher-value vehicles.

We supply and install SmarTrack vehicle tracking systems, monitored by Global Telemetrics.

SmarTrack offers a range of Thatcham S7 and S5 tracking devices for cars, vans, motorhomes, prestige vehicles and specialist vehicles. Global Telemetrics provides secure monitoring for Thatcham approved S7 and S5 devices, as well as driver recognition and immobilisation options. Their SmarTrack systems use GPS, GSM and GPRS technology to send vehicle information to the Global Telemetrics Secure Control Centre. 

SmarTrack S5 systems can include driver identification through either the GTE Track app or Bluetooth driver detection cards, depending on the product chosen. 

SmarTrack is a strong choice for customers looking for an insurance-approved tracker with professional monitoring and a reliable UK-based support network.

We are also approved dealers for ScorpionTrack vehicle tracking systems.

ScorpionTrack offers Thatcham Approved S5 and S7 GPS trackers with professional theft monitoring, live tracking, journey history, custom alerts and vehicle management features on selected products. Their S5 systems include Automatic Driver Recognition, while ScorpionTrack also highlights 24/7/365 monitoring from vehicle recovery specialists. 

ScorpionTrack is a popular choice for cars, vans, motorhomes, plant, performance vehicles and prestige vehicles where reliable stolen vehicle tracking is required.

We are approved dealers for Datatool, a well-known UK motorcycle security and tracking brand.

Datatool offers Thatcham Approved tracking systems including Datatool Stealth S5 and Datatool Quantum S7 products. Datatool lists the Stealth S5 as an insurance-approved Thatcham S5 GPS tracker with 24/7/365 theft monitoring, live tracking, journey history, privacy mode and app-based vehicle management. 

Datatool is especially popular for motorcycle tracking, but selected products can also be suitable for other assets depending on the application.

The right tracker depends on your vehicle, your insurer and the level of protection you want.

As a simple guide:

Choose a Thatcham S7 tracker if:

• your insurer has requested an S7 tracker 
• you want a professionally monitored stolen vehicle tracker 
• you do not need driver ID tags 
• you want a cost-effective insurance-approved tracking option 

Choose a Thatcham S5 tracker if:

• your insurer has requested an S5 tracker 
• your vehicle is high value or high risk 
• you want driver recognition 
• you want protection against unauthorised movement 
• you want a higher level of vehicle security 

S5 trackers include driver recognition, whereas S7 trackers do not normally require driver recognition. This is one of the main differences between the two categories.

We install Thatcham Approved trackers into a wide range of vehicles, including:

• cars 
• vans 
• camper vans 
• motorhomes 
• motorcycles 
• prestige vehicles 
• performance vehicles 
• classic vehicles 
• electric vehicles 
• hybrid vehicles 
• commercial vehicles 
• 4x4s and SUVs 

Popular vehicles we supply trackers for include Range Rover, Land Rover Defender, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volkswagen, Ford, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Tesla, Toyota, Lexus, Jaguar and Volvo.

If your vehicle is not listed, please contact us. We can usually advise on the correct tracker once we know the vehicle, year and insurance requirements.

A vehicle tracker needs to be installed correctly. Poor installation can make the system easier to find, create unnecessary electrical problems or lead to unreliable performance.

At Ilkley Car Audio, we install trackers discreetly and professionally. We take care with wiring, positioning, testing and setup so the system works as intended.

Our tracker installation service includes:

• checking the correct tracker for your vehicle 
• discreet installation 
• professional wiring 
• system activation 
• app setup where required 
• customer handover 
• insurance certificate support where applicable 
• advice on subscriptions and renewal options 

We install vehicle trackers from our workshop in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, serving customers from Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Skipton, Otley, Keighley and across the UK.

Vehicle theft methods are becoming more advanced. Key cloning, relay theft, burglary for keys and unauthorised vehicle movement are all common concerns for modern vehicle owners.

A professionally installed Thatcham Approved S7 or S5 tracker can provide an important extra layer of protection.

Whether your insurer has requested a tracker or you simply want better security for your vehicle, Ilkley Car Audio can help you choose the right system from SmarTrack, ScorpionTrack or Datatool.

Contact us today with your vehicle registration, insurance requirements and the type of tracker requested, and we can advise on the most suitable option.