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Goddsy

Member Since: 10 May 2015
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 23

What car tracker to choose?

So I've done some research on trackers, just need a little help on choosing a good one. I have some in mind and they are:

Tracker locate
Vodafone protect + Connect 6 (CobraTrak)
Trackstar TM470
Scorpion Track ST50

Thanks for any info and help. I'm not interested in skytag, thanks.

27th Dec 2016 9:56pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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I have a cheap (£30) eBay job on mine and it has been flawless. Although I have heard good things about the scorpion trackers. I will be having one fitted in addition to my eBay one at some point as it will be Thatcham approved

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27th Dec 2016 10:42pm

Goddsy

Member Since: 10 May 2015
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 23

Thanks, A few people on Angry Pumas recommended the scorpion tracker. Never heard of it until mentioned by them.

27th Dec 2016 11:07pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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I saw one demonstrated with the tracker equipped vehicle on a trailer. The tracker was armed then the vehicle towed whilst on the trailer. Scorpion called the designated phone to inform of unauthorised movment before it had been towed 50 meters - very impressive if you ask me

27th Dec 2016 11:27pm

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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Also I think scorpion coordinate directly with police if the vehicle is stolen to help with a fast recovery

27th Dec 2016 11:28pm

Wild Card 90

Member Since: 03 Dec 2014
Location: Gerlingen
Posts: 1060

2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

What about Skytag? 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
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28th Dec 2016 3:08am

macandy13

Member Since: 25 Dec 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 24

2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Santorini Black

Been doing a little research in to this myself, keep finding myself going back to the Skytag though.

28th Dec 2016 4:30am

taffrican

Member Since: 14 Jan 2011
Location: Living room
Posts: 624

I've never had to use my skytag in anger (and long may that continue

) a very simple install and set up and I've only ever heard good things about them, read a couple of reports about very quick recovery times

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28th Dec 2016 4:32am

macandy13

Member Since: 25 Dec 2016
Location: Fife
Posts: 24

Its the recovery times that is drawing me to getting one, just don't have much of an idea where in the defender I'd install it.

28th Dec 2016 4:58am

Goddsy

Member Since: 10 May 2015
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 23

skytag does seem good value for money however it's not thatcham approved (which I would like to get my insurance cost lower). It also doesn't have as many features as the trackers stated earlier. Also I'm shocking when it comes to installing stuff myself. I wouldn't have a clue how to connect it and where to put it.

28th Dec 2016 8:41am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

To be Thatcham approved any tracker needs to be fitted by an approved installer

28th Dec 2016 9:25am

grafty99

Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
Posts: 4785

Also in vehicle location is important. Most companies put trackers behind the head lining for ease. This is usually the first place thiefs will look as it can be fairly easily be ripped down. Which ever tracker you decide to have make sure it is installed in an unusual place or somewhere that requires tools to access

28th Dec 2016 9:29am

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