Which Tracker?
Discussion
Morning all 
. As this is my first post a brief introduction. Former Caterham owner (although it came to an unfortunate end on black ice just over a year ago) and currently have an MX5 as the weekend plaything. It's ok, no hair products are kept in the vehicle overnight 
. Am looking at replacing the Mazda however with something else but haven't decided what yet.
My question to the collective knowledge of PH is does anyone have any experience of Tracker units? This is solely as a theft deterrent or, if the worst was to happen, to get the car back ASAP. Apologies if this post is in the wrong place but I coudn't find anywhere logical to put it and SatNav seemed the closest!
. As this is my first post a brief introduction. Former Caterham owner (although it came to an unfortunate end on black ice just over a year ago) and currently have an MX5 as the weekend plaything. It's ok, no hair products are kept in the vehicle overnight . Am looking at replacing the Mazda however with something else but haven't decided what yet.My question to the collective knowledge of PH is does anyone have any experience of Tracker units? This is solely as a theft deterrent or, if the worst was to happen, to get the car back ASAP. Apologies if this post is in the wrong place but I coudn't find anywhere logical to put it and SatNav seemed the closest!
Tracker UK systems are very highly regarded. The installation is invisible and you should NEVER put a 'Tracker' sticker on your car as thieves might then pull it apart trying to find the unit.
Recovery times are VERY quick - and Plod are very skilled at finding the stolen vehicle! Average recovery time is around 4-5 hours. In fact, thieves are now so wary of Tracker that they will often hide a stolen car for a day before trying to move it on, in case it has a Tracker and the BiB come a-calling and catch them red-handed.
See http://www.tracker.co.uk/SVR/Works.html for detailed descriptions of the 4 options available.
A Tracker Monitor would probably cost you around £450, including installation, registration and a year's subscription.
Most generate a silent radio signal if moved without the correct key; some have GPS tracking as well - the unit sends a GPS position to Tracker HQ. Some are only available in UK, France and Spain, others throughout Western Europe, with the possibility of including Eastern Europe in addition.
Recovery times are VERY quick - and Plod are very skilled at finding the stolen vehicle! Average recovery time is around 4-5 hours. In fact, thieves are now so wary of Tracker that they will often hide a stolen car for a day before trying to move it on, in case it has a Tracker and the BiB come a-calling and catch them red-handed.
See http://www.tracker.co.uk/SVR/Works.html for detailed descriptions of the 4 options available.
A Tracker Monitor would probably cost you around £450, including installation, registration and a year's subscription.
Most generate a silent radio signal if moved without the correct key; some have GPS tracking as well - the unit sends a GPS position to Tracker HQ. Some are only available in UK, France and Spain, others throughout Western Europe, with the possibility of including Eastern Europe in addition.
Edited by nickwilcock on Sunday 1st February 12:10
I have a Cobra TrakQ on my car. Not only does it allow me to view may car via the web but also has a host of interesting theft deterrent options above and beyond what an alarm / immobiliser offers. Not cheap but does allow me to sleep and not worry about who else covets my pride and joy.
More importantly, which ever system you go for make sure you have a very good installer.
I have lost count of the amount of times I have gone to a vehicle and found the Tracker within a minute or so.
All I need to do then is rip it out of the car and dump it by the roadside.
Most installers are lazy and they will just put the unit where it is easy for the and a lot of cars have "suggested" places for them. You need your installer to think outside the box a bit and hide the unit somewhere very good or it's pointless.
The worst I "removed" was a Tracker Monitor system cable tied to a passenger seat subframe.
I have lost count of the amount of times I have gone to a vehicle and found the Tracker within a minute or so.
All I need to do then is rip it out of the car and dump it by the roadside.
Most installers are lazy and they will just put the unit where it is easy for the and a lot of cars have "suggested" places for them. You need your installer to think outside the box a bit and hide the unit somewhere very good or it's pointless.
The worst I "removed" was a Tracker Monitor system cable tied to a passenger seat subframe.
Do you have any trade union to take your management to task over this issue?
What do they define as an 'efficiency' target - and have you or your colleagues been made aware of it and the reason for the tracking device?
Using a tracking device for anti-theft purposes and increased security is one thing; using such a device for monitoring the vehicle's location whilst underway is quite another. But it might just mean that the company can retask you if your task is completed early?
I don't think that anyone would invest in a tracking system just to spot drivers taking an unauthorised trip or break, would they?
Any RF jamming device is illegal and it is not worth the risk to your livelihood to use such a thing.
Use your lawful rights, not illegal technology!
What do they define as an 'efficiency' target - and have you or your colleagues been made aware of it and the reason for the tracking device?
Using a tracking device for anti-theft purposes and increased security is one thing; using such a device for monitoring the vehicle's location whilst underway is quite another. But it might just mean that the company can retask you if your task is completed early?
I don't think that anyone would invest in a tracking system just to spot drivers taking an unauthorised trip or break, would they?
Any RF jamming device is illegal and it is not worth the risk to your livelihood to use such a thing.
Use your lawful rights, not illegal technology!
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