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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:56 PM
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Iv only just bought my impreza and in the wallet with my service book etc. it has a folder with loads of TRACKER documents. How do i find out if the tracker is still there and can i get it working? Or do i have to buy a new 1 myself?

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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 08:58 PM
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Phone up Tracker, and they will tell you if you supply them with the code for the Tracker (on the paperwork). Otherwise your stuffed, as its usually the way naughty people try to tell if a car has a Tracker before taking it.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Hahaha nar im not tryin to steal my own car lol just its a bonus if i can get it workin cos my insurance will drop quite a bit if i get it workin
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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My tracker was saving me £50 but it was £120 for subscription for a year
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Hmmm so do they not drop it that much? Supose its pointless then
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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As above, phone Tracker and give them the VIN number. If you plan on keeping the car for a while, you can buy a lifetime subscription IIRC which should save you some cash long term.

Tracker may try and flog you a service if it's been a while since the battery etc was last changed... they may refuse to cover the car if this isn't done. I had to get mine serviced but as it saved me a couple of hundred in insurance premiums, it was worth doing.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:20 PM
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Thanks, al ring them tomorro and find out the score. Hope it knocks mine down quite a bit, as im payin a fortune on insurance.
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Old Apr 23, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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I'm also picking up an Impreza tomorrow which has a tracker fitted so phoned them up today and got it activated, its £13 per month and doesn't save me that on insurance but the Impreza I've bought does stick out like a sore thumb so I'd rather pay for the extra piece of mind.

Just my opinion tho.
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by stualex
I'm also picking up an Impreza tomorrow which has a tracker fitted so phoned them up today and got it activated, its £13 per month and doesn't save me that on insurance but the Impreza I've bought does stick out like a sore thumb so I'd rather pay for the extra piece of mind.

Just my opinion tho.
I second that mate, Its best to have a tracker as there is alot of thieving cu*ts after Subaru s these days, If it does save a few bob on insurance then bonus I say go 4 it
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 12:54 AM
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One thing i noticed you get very little in the way of paperwork and correspondance once youve started paying your £13/ month. I bet that changes if you miss a payment!!
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Old Apr 24, 2012 | 01:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Rutt_Dj
Thanks, al ring them tomorro and find out the score. Hope it knocks mine down quite a bit, as im payin a fortune on insurance.
Doubt it, as post above it usually costs more to run the tracker than it saves! At least you didn't have to pay for the install too

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PS Could be urban myth (?) but a wise man once told me you can leave the tracker unpaid for & if the car is nicked the Fuzz will call tracking co & get them to turn it on as it helps locate a stolen car ... free tracking
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