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Vodafone Protect & Connect 5. CAT 5 Insurance Tracker

Special Price £549.00 £457.50 Regular Price £634.00
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Vodafone Protect & Connect 5. CAT 5 Insurance Tracker
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This product is not delivered. Your engineer will bring your tracking device to your appointment
  • Recognised by all insurers for any vehicle
  • Fully Insurance approved CAT 5 Thatcham vehicle tracker
  • Mobile installation at a time, date, location convenient to you
  • 24/7 monitoring control room 
  • ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition) system 
  • Police authorised remote immobilisation
  • Advanced tracking app
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Cobra Vodafone Automotive Protect and Connect 5 conforms to the highest accreditation for stolen vehicle tracking systems, Category 5 Thatcham approved tracker.

If your insurance company has advised you to fit a CAT 5 tracker then this is the one that they mean. Price includes your CAT 5 car tracker, tracker installation by a Thatcham approved engineer. Add your first-year subscription in the dropdown above to ensure your tracking device is ready to begin protecting your vehicle as soon as it is installed! Same day fitting option- subject to availability. Typically fitted within 72 hours. 

 

ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition)

  • Discreet pocket-sized card carried with you when in your vehicle. Whenever you leave your vehicle the system will automatically arm itself.
  • If the vehicle is moved without the driver fob present, Vodafone Automotive’s Secure Operating Centre is alerted immediately. This means that even if a thief takes your vehicle using your own keys, the theft is still detected with immediate action taken.
  • Supplied with two unique driver cards.
  • The system automatically arms itself 70 seconds after the vehicle ignition has been switched off and the driver card is out of range (approximately 3 metres).
  • The system automatically disarms when the driver card is brought back in range of the vehicle.
  • If your vehicle is driven and the driver card has not been detected, a silent alert will be transmitted to the Vodafone Automotive 24 hour Secure Operating Centre. 
  • They will then contact you to check that vehicle theft has not taken place.
  • For added security, if the driver card is not present the system will generate an alert when your vehicle is lifted or towed away without the keys. An alert is also triggered when your vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged

 

Remote Engine Immobilisation

Enables Police to authorise Vodafone Automotive to send an alert to the vehicle. This stops the engine from being restarted once it comes to a standstill.  This feature significantly increases your vehicle’s chance of being recovered undamaged.

 

So what next?

  1. Purchase your CAT 5 tracker by ordering online or calling us (03300552777). A member of the fitting team will arrange a time, date, and location for your fitting that best suits your schedule.
  2. Our mobile engineer will visit you at the agreed appointment time to fully install and activate your tracker.
  3. Vodafone will email your installation certificate for you to instantly send to your insurance co.
  4. That’s it! You’re now fully insured against theft and ready to enjoy your vehicle! 

 

Annual tracking subscription for the second year onwards is payable directly to Vodafone. They will contact you before renewal.

Annual renewal (second year onwards) £215.00
 

The Cobra Vodafone Automotive Protect and Connect 5 incorporates all the following features:

Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR) Remote Engine Immobilisation Highest level insurance accreditation available in the UK – Thatcham Category 5
Level 1 Police response 24-hour secure operating centre Full European cover
Tamper and battery disconnection alert Tow away alert Free Live tracking app. Monitor your vehicle’s location at any time from your phone.
Download the App My Connected Car and view a tracking demonstration 

 
Please also note that CAT 5 trackers are soon going to be re-categorised by Thatcham as S5 insurance approved trackers. If your insurance company makes reference to an S5 grade tracker, they are still referring to the CAT 5 model. Any CAT 5 Tracker installed before this renaming is still valid and your service will continue as normal.
 

Mobile installation applies to UK mainland postcodes.

For any installations away from the mainland please enquire in advance of purchasing to check coverage and availability.
Mobile installation Speedy fitting (within 48 hours) 24/7 Monitoring service
Nationwide Installation- by Vodafone CobraTrak Installers European Coverage Motion Sensing Alert
Battery Backup Low Battery Alert Battery Disconnect Alerts
Transferable to new vehicle Internet Enabled GPS & GSM Blocking Alerts
Encrypted Remote Fobs Remote Engine Immobilisation

Installing your Tracker

Installing your tracker is a quick and easy process. Just purchase your tracker online and Trackershop will do the rest!

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Purchase your
Tracker

Fill out your Installation details above and complete your payment.

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Our installs team will
contact you

A member of the Trackershop Installs Team will then contact you to book your installation slot.

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Our mobile engineer will
install your tracker

Your Trackershop engineer will install your tracking device (typical time 1-3 working days)

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Your vehicle is
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You can enjoy your car with full peace of mind and 24/7 real-time tracking.

Alternatively you can call Trackershop to purchase and arrange your Tracker over the phone.
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Need a tracking device for your insurance policy?

If your insurance company has insisted that you install an S5 GPS tracker then the ScorpionTrack S5 VTS is what they are referring to. ScorpionTrack has been providing the highest level of vehicle security since 1973.

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24/7/365 Theft Monitoring

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ADR (Automatic Driver
Recognition) Theft Detection

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Tow Away Alerts

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2 year warranty

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Features of ScorpionTrack
DRIVER S5 VTS

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ScorpionTrack DRIVER S5-VTS Vehicle Tracker is the most comprehensive proactive Thatcham Accredited security available.

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Live vehicle location

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Full journey history

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Multiple theft and monitoring  

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Driver behaviour analysis

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Private and business mileage

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Geo Fences

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'Garage mode' feature for during services, MOTs etc.

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'Find My Vehicle' directions

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Advanced Driver APP

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“Trackershop have been excellent in the level of service, product supply and the installation service they have delivered. The installer was extremely courteous and his work exemplary!”

Sujai Savoor
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What customers are saying about
ScorpionTrack DRIVER S5 VTS Tracker

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Scorpion Tracker EQE

Product fitted promptly and appears to be working well at the current time, unit supplied on time and at the agreed price.

Andy Burren

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Scorpion S5 Tracker

We were asked to have a S5 Tracker fitted as a condition of our insurance. Bought and installed within a week (it would have been earlier but we couldn't do the original proposed day) suprb service.

Russell Hallam

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Scorpion Track Driver S5 VTS

Had call the day before to confirm arrival time. Jamie arrived on time and the tracker was fitted and working within 40 minutes. Straightforward process to download the app. Recommended.

David Payne

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Works perfectly

Excellent service start to finish. Adam arrived on time after calling first to remind me he was coming, fitted the device quickly, efficiently - and invisibly. He was polite knowledgeable and friendly. A credit to Trackershop.

Joe

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A THATCHAM APPROVED TRACKER?

The Motor Repair Research Centre (based in Thatcham) are leaders in testing and classifying security and safety systems for vehicles. They have been testing, approving and categorising car trackers for 25 years. When you hear that a vehicle tracker is Thatcham approved it means that the trackers has passed their thorough, watertight testing process.

HOW DOES MY CAR INSURANCE TRACKER PROTECT MY VEHICLE?

Your Trackershop car insurance tracker uses a combination of the latest global positioning, mobile phone and motion sensing technology available. Your tracking device is installed covertly by thatcham approved fitters, using the latest fitting techniques that will deter and prevent theft. In the event of a theft: Your insurance tracker’s motion sensor detects illegal movement (e.g. if the vehicle moves when the ignition is switched off), and sends an alert to the 24 hour control centre. They will then contact you to confirm the unauthorised use. You can also alert the control centre directly yourself. Once theft is confirmed recovery of your vehicle will be actioned immediately.

WHEN DO I PAY FOR THE SUBSCRIPTION?

For your car insurance to be valid, all Thatcham trackers need to be fitted by a Thatcham trained engineer. The good news is the cost of fitting is included in the price of the device- so there is no additional charge for fitting, and you can rest assured knowing that your car tracker is fitted to the highest standard.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH CAR INSURANCE TRACKER IS CORRECT FOR ME?

It’s likely your insurance company will have advised you on the insurance tracker that you need. The type that you need will depend on the make, model and age of the vehicle. Other factors such as location of the vehicle may have an impact.

I KNOW WHICH TRACKER I NEED. HOW DO I ARRANGE GETTING IT FITTED?

Once your insurance company has confirmed which type of car tracker you need (Cat 5 or Cat 6), you can either go to Car Insurance Trackers and select the one that you need, or call us to order over the phone. Once your order is complete our installation company will be in contact to arrange an appointment to fit your tracking device at a time, date and location convenient to you. Fitting is quick and simple. Once installed we will then arrange the subscription with you.

WHY DO I NEED A THATCHAM APPROVED CAR TRACKER?

It may be that your insurance company has either advised (or insisted) that you have a Thatcham approved tracker installed. The good news is that it now couldn’t be quicker and easier to have your thatcham tracker installed and protecting your car. All you need to do is select the car tracker that you need. Once purchased our Thatcham approved mobile fitters will contact you to book your fitting at a time, date and location that is convenient to you. We cover every postcode in the UK, so it doesn’t matter if you need your tracker fitted at home,work or anywhere else, we will come to you! You do not need to be present for the fitting, as long as there is someone present with access to the car.

DO I GET A CERTIFICATE TO PROVIDE TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY?

Yes, once the tracker has been fitted you will be sent a Certificate OF authenticity via email that you can supply to your insurance company.

Quick guide on Insurance Trackers

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When everything is done, your certificate Will be forwarded to you.

Do You have any questions?


Please call us on 03300552777 or Contact Us below
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Why do I need a Car Tracker?

Car thieves have modified their methods to overcome modern factory-fitted security. As a result of techniques such as ‘relay attack’, thieves can now easily steal cars in seconds and a concerning number of these stolen vehicles are never recovered. Using any of our carefully selected range of car trackers can help to instantly recover your vehicle in the event of a theft.


What Car Tracker is best for me?

Choose from insurance approved, magnetic or hardwired car tracker devices. Each type of vehicle tracker will provide their own unique features and benefits.


How do Car Trackers Work?

Whatever the purpose, you can monitor your car tracking devices in real-time through your computer, laptop and smart phone. You can view any previous tracking history, including times, exact locations and speed, as well as set up motion alerts any time. You have full access to your own private mapping panel and tracking app allowing you to monitor and co-ordinate your car trackers from anywhere!

What is the cheapest Car Tracker Device?

When it comes to the cheapest car tracker devices in the UK in 2022, there are a few different ways to define what to be looking for in a cheap car tracker in 2022.

GPS car tracking device capabilities have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years,

However, this is not to mean that there are not still pitfalls and dips in quality at the lower end of the price range.

Like any item, the really cheap car tracker options do not tend to translate to quality.

If you are protecting important vehicles, assets or even loved ones, then it can be false economy hoping that you can rely on a cheaper option.

Therefore, Trackershop strive to provide the most cost-effective car trackers in the UK.

For insurance approved trackers, the ScorpionTrack S7 is great value, with monthly subscriptions starting at £11.50

For a personal use cheap car tracker, the Micro Magnetic is a really useful cost effective tracking device - at just £75 and £9.99 per month.

These products have the balance of quality, reliability and high levels of features, at an affordable price.

My Insurance Provider used the term 'Vehicle Tracker System'

Yes, the term vehicle tracker system is a common term used by insurers. If you are in need of an insurance approved vehicle tracker system then you can select the 'insurance approved' tag above to see the suitable products for this. 


I have been told specifically to get a 'Vehicle Tracking System'

It's very possible that your insurance provider used the term 'vehicle tracking system' when organising your insurance. 

Whether they reference vehicle tracking system or any similar terminology, the most important aspect is that you install the correct Thatcham accredited category (eg S7 or S5).

Vehicle tracking system (or VTS) is a common term used in the insurance industry, but they will be referring to any of the insurance approved trackers in this category.

How much does a car tracker cost in 2022?

'How much does a car tracker cost?' is of course one of the first questions anyone may have when considering purchasing. Depending on the type that you need, a car tracker can cost anything from £39 when purchasing through Trackershop.