Can We Have a Group Buy for Trackers
09 March 2002, 11:43 AM
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OK, I have three questions at the moment ...
What would be the advantage of paying an extra £200 for the Horizon over the Monitor system?
What happens if you sell your car ... can it be transferred or is that it?
Are any of the systems already mentioned more insurerer friendly than others?
Can anyone answer these please?
Thanks.
09 March 2002, 03:10 PM
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Rebecca. I only know about the Trackstar products, but:
The standard unit is dormant until you realise the car has been stolen and report it to the police (first) then RAC Trackstar. They then activate the transmitter. No good if you're away on holiday when it goes for a walk.
The Guardian and Protector systems are active whenever you leave the vehicle. Any unauthorised movement of the vehicle (which includes lifting onto a transporter or possibly even jacking it up to remove the wheels) activates an automatic signal to the control centre. They will then begin tracking the vehicle and attempt to contact you on agreed contact numbers.
All models also have an Emergency & Breakdown option available at extra cost, giving you instant contact with the control centre.
As for insurance, they are all Thatcham category Q approved. It really depends on the individual insurers which they prefer, but most would be happier with one of the automatic systems, as there is more chance of recovering the vehicle quickly.
All RAC Trackstar systems use the GPS system for tracking and AFAIK all work in Europe too.
The standard unit is dormant until you realise the car has been stolen and report it to the police (first) then RAC Trackstar. They then activate the transmitter. No good if you're away on holiday when it goes for a walk.
The Guardian and Protector systems are active whenever you leave the vehicle. Any unauthorised movement of the vehicle (which includes lifting onto a transporter or possibly even jacking it up to remove the wheels) activates an automatic signal to the control centre. They will then begin tracking the vehicle and attempt to contact you on agreed contact numbers.
All models also have an Emergency & Breakdown option available at extra cost, giving you instant contact with the control centre.
As for insurance, they are all Thatcham category Q approved. It really depends on the individual insurers which they prefer, but most would be happier with one of the automatic systems, as there is more chance of recovering the vehicle quickly.
All RAC Trackstar systems use the GPS system for tracking and AFAIK all work in Europe too.
09 March 2002, 03:16 PM
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The advantage of the horizon system is that they can tell the police where it is exactly rather than the coppers having to track a radio signal although i'm not sure how well this works if in a container etc
As i said i was advised the tracker horizon only really worth while if yer driving yer car outside the UK.
Yes tracker is transferable when sold all u have to do is pay the subscription & pay an engineer type bloke 2 come out & check all is as it should be, at least mine did as it wasn't in use when i bort the car, which cost me arount £100 or so. Hence it also a value adding system when it comes 2 selling yer beloved motor (as if that'll ever happen
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As i said i was advised the tracker horizon only really worth while if yer driving yer car outside the UK.Yes tracker is transferable when sold all u have to do is pay the subscription & pay an engineer type bloke 2 come out & check all is as it should be, at least mine did as it wasn't in use when i bort the car, which cost me arount £100 or so. Hence it also a value adding system when it comes 2 selling yer beloved motor (as if that'll ever happen
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09 March 2002, 04:38 PM
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Hi
Rebecca the answer to your questions is the horizon uses both gps traking and radio gsm to tell were the car is.the horizon has the right equipment to be upgraded to full europe cover IF it becomes available.all tracker systems stay with the car for life but anyone buying your car can have it test and use the fee for this at the momnent is £50+VAT this is done by tracker.All the systems i have list are Q rated for insurance
cheers Adrian
Rebecca the answer to your questions is the horizon uses both gps traking and radio gsm to tell were the car is.the horizon has the right equipment to be upgraded to full europe cover IF it becomes available.all tracker systems stay with the car for life but anyone buying your car can have it test and use the fee for this at the momnent is £50+VAT this is done by tracker.All the systems i have list are Q rated for insurance
cheers Adrian
10 March 2002, 12:05 AM
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Sent mail to both AJF and Figment......
No reply yet, just waiting......
Noticed that there is a place just down the road from where I work that is a Navtrak authorised installer.... may take a walk down to them next week, find out the prices....
No reply yet, just waiting......
Noticed that there is a place just down the road from where I work that is a Navtrak authorised installer.... may take a walk down to them next week, find out the prices....
10 March 2002, 09:28 AM
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Hi steve
send everyone a copy of the prices quoted on thursday evening also added for you ref europe coveage that the rac trackstar was more likley to happen due to softeware being used. If you have any more question please email or phone me no 07770402111
cheers Adrian
send everyone a copy of the prices quoted on thursday evening also added for you ref europe coveage that the rac trackstar was more likley to happen due to softeware being used. If you have any more question please email or phone me no 07770402111
cheers Adrian
10 March 2002, 10:28 AM
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I heard that in Glasgow the Police have or are removimg the Tracker devices from thier cars as its the oldest system, how wold this work for us up here?
I mayhave mis-understood him, he was an officer of the Law in uniform.
Paul
I mayhave mis-understood him, he was an officer of the Law in uniform.
Paul
10 March 2002, 07:08 PM
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To those that have replied by email:
I will be speaking with RAC Trackstar on Monday or Tuesday and will hopefully have news then.
anyone else interested, email your details to trackstar@mdbgroup.co.uk and I will update you as inrormation is received.
I will be speaking with RAC Trackstar on Monday or Tuesday and will hopefully have news then.
anyone else interested, email your details to trackstar@mdbgroup.co.uk and I will update you as inrormation is received.
12 March 2002, 01:24 PM
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Adrian
Can you give us a run down of who wants what on this thread so we know how close we are. It may tempt a few more people in if they can see we only need say one person to get a group buy of one type of Tracker.
And BTTT
Cheers
Neal
Can you give us a run down of who wants what on this thread so we know how close we are. It may tempt a few more people in if they can see we only need say one person to get a group buy of one type of Tracker.
And BTTT
Cheers
Neal
13 March 2002, 08:54 AM
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for those after details of costs of the tracker it's on page 3 and the RAC trackstar details are on page 4.
(just in case you didn't want to wade through 6 pages ... but they are very informative pages)
13 March 2002, 10:49 AM
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mega - i am DEFINITELY interested in Navtrack. I have spoken to Puff about it and he mentioned you would be doing a group buy in another thread.
We have a new car coming in 3 weeks and want Navtrack on it asap.
BTW does Navtrack work outside the UK ?
Cheers
Dave
[Edited by druddle - 3/13/2002 10:50:36 AM]
We have a new car coming in 3 weeks and want Navtrack on it asap.
BTW does Navtrack work outside the UK ?
Cheers
Dave
[Edited by druddle - 3/13/2002 10:50:36 AM]
13 March 2002, 11:29 AM
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If anyone is wondering what the NavTrak Proactive is like to live with everyday, and you're going to Bolney on Saturday then come and have a chat with me (Markus - Blackbeast - MY94 WRX Wagon, you can't miss it! ) and I'll show you what it's like.
NOTE: I will NOT say where the tracker unit is, or could be located, for obvious reasons.
if this sounds too dodgy and we want to prevent scroates from seeing how it works then let me know and I'll edit this, plus apologise for being a plonker and posting it in the first place Suffice to say I'll check people out before showing them how it works, any dodgy looking geezers won't get a look, so that counts out most of us lot then 
) and I'll show you what it's like.NOTE: I will NOT say where the tracker unit is, or could be located, for obvious reasons.
if this sounds too dodgy and we want to prevent scroates from seeing how it works then let me know and I'll edit this, plus apologise for being a plonker and posting it in the first place
Suffice to say I'll check people out before showing them how it works, any dodgy looking geezers won't get a look, so that counts out most of us lot then
13 March 2002, 10:28 PM
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Hi everyone
have started to book cars in for fitting at there home or place of work. still need to speak to a couple of people. spoke to tracker today and was told can have the discount at anytime as long as i order 10 unit at a time.
cheers Adrian
have started to book cars in for fitting at there home or place of work. still need to speak to a couple of people. spoke to tracker today and was told can have the discount at anytime as long as i order 10 unit at a time.
cheers Adrian
13 March 2002, 11:06 PM
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Druddle
Am aware & can supply
Essentially there are 2 choices.
Puff Way
Mega Way
Puff Way is low initial cost/purchase followed by monthly rentals.
Mega Way is slightly higher initial cost follwed by lower monthly rentals equiv.
TCO means that Mega Way is slightly cheaper over a two year period.
Bottom line is getting a tracking device in your motah & hopefully get some scroates off the street.
Am aware & can supply
Essentially there are 2 choices.
Puff Way
Mega Way
Puff Way is low initial cost/purchase followed by monthly rentals.
Mega Way is slightly higher initial cost follwed by lower monthly rentals equiv.
TCO means that Mega Way is slightly cheaper over a two year period.
Bottom line is getting a tracking device in your motah & hopefully get some scroates off the street.
13 March 2002, 11:09 PM
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Puff,
Soz for confusion, I thought you and mega were in the same outfit. My post wasnt clear. Doh.
Am waiting for confirmed date for car - should be around Easter weekend, as soon as it is delivered i will let you know so Navtrak can be installed.
Cheers
Dave
Soz for confusion, I thought you and mega were in the same outfit. My post wasnt clear. Doh.
Am waiting for confirmed date for car - should be around Easter weekend, as soon as it is delivered i will let you know so Navtrak can be installed.
Cheers
Dave
13 March 2002, 11:09 PM
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In theory Navtrak will work in any country that has a 900mhz GSM mobile phone network
Only problem is that Navtrak don't have the maps to cover that area!!!
(NP as a lat & long is delivered and that can be given to the relevant police force for the country concerned )
Only problem is that Navtrak don't have the maps to cover that area!!!
(NP as a lat & long is delivered and that can be given to the relevant police force for the country concerned
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13 March 2002, 11:18 PM
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Puff (again )
Now i have my head out of my ****, i will say that as i asked you about it, and you were so kind as to respond so quickly, then i would like you to supply it. I dont even mind if you bung a few quid on top to give you some beer tokens.
Dave
)Now i have my head out of my ****, i will say that as i asked you about it, and you were so kind as to respond so quickly, then i would like you to supply it. I dont even mind if you bung a few quid on top to give you some beer tokens.
Dave
15 March 2002, 10:34 AM
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AJF fitted my tracker yesterday & did an excellent job and carried on working in the rain. Well done mate!! Well impressed and for the price, i would definitely recommend him!!!
