The persistence of thieves, and the widening arsenal of methods they use to steal vehicles, means it isn’t always possible to prevent the act from happening. However, with stolen vehicle tracking technology devices, you have a 95% chance of retrieving it should the situation arise. This makes it an effective means of protecting an investment.
Individual areas covered include:
Banstead | Brighton | Caterham | Coulsdon | Crawley | Croydon | East Grinstead | Haywards Heath | Purley | Redhill | Reigate | Sevenoaks
We also cover all locations across the South East region.
Caterham-In-Car Systems supplies or installs stolen vehicle tracking devices for private drivers, garages, automotive franchises and main dealerships, and for main agents for marques like Aston Martin, BMW, Jaguar and Lexus, all of whom trust us for their car security needs.
S5 and S7 are both categories of vehicle tracking systems, which are designed to help locate stolen vehicles. However, there are some key differences between the two which you will need to consider first.
S5 tracking systems have the best levels of accreditation for the UK in stolen vehicle tracking. Trackers use a combination of GPS or GSM technology to provide real-time location information, and are fitted by accredited engineers such as those at Caterham In-Car Systems.
S5 systems also come with immobilisation features which can remotely prevent the engine from starting. This makes it more difficult for a thief to drive away with the vehicle should it ever end up stolen.
S7 tracking systems, on the other hand, have fewer accreditations.
They typically use GPS technology to offer location information, but do not have immobilisation features. One major draw of a category S7 vehicle stolen vehicle tracking device is that all products in this category are cheaper, and improve car security on a stricter budget.
Keep in mind that insurance companies can insist that vehicles above certain values feature S5 stolen vehicle tracking systems due to a higher level of security and the protection provided. If you are in the local Banstead, Brighton, Caterham, Coulsdon, Crawley, Croydon, East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Purley, Redhill, Reigate, Sevenoaks or South East area and feel unsure as to the best device to opt for, please contact our team for bespoke advice and a personal fitting.
You can learn more about Thatcham S5 Trackers on this website.
VHF
Standing for Very High Frequency, VHF is a signalling form preferred by companies such as TRACKER. Emitted VHF signals can be detected even when vehicles have been transported to underground car parks or steel containers. Police have been found to return around 86% of VHF stolen vehicle tracking-equipped vehicles within just 24 hours.
GPS/GSM/GPRS
We use these signal types in many of the navigational devices we fit and they are also suited to stolen vehicle tracking, with companies like Metatrak and Vodafone CobaTrak incorporating them within their product ranges. These devices send a live signal to secure control centres, allowing for round-the-clock monitoring all year round.
Automatic Driver Recognition
Category S5 stolen vehicle tracking systems cover products which are developed and manufactured by TRACKER. These often include a fob to identify approved drivers. The support network notifies customers in Caterham or the surrounding areas if a vehicle is being operated by an unrecognised driver so that preventative action can be taken.
