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Old 21 April 2004, 01:46 PM
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Question Do all Insurance Co.'s require Tracker?

I've just called my current insurer, Zurich, saying that I'm thinking of getting a WRX and wondered if a Tracker was required. They said yes, but I've noticed that many WRXs don't have these.

Are there better insurance companies around that don't require a Tracker and how much do they cost to fit?
Old 21 April 2004, 01:58 PM
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about £700 to install (depending on which system etc) and £100 pa subscription
Old 21 April 2004, 02:10 PM
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try www.elephant.co.uk

they dont ask for trackers to be fitted.

RAC trackstar protector works out at £599 and £33 quarterly.

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Old 21 April 2004, 02:14 PM
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Liverpool and victoria dont bother about trackers or modification.Great prices too.
Old 21 April 2004, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Judge
Liverpool and victoria dont bother about trackers or modification.Great prices too.
Must be over 30 years old for a New Age (2001 onwards) model.

Bummer that!!
Old 21 April 2004, 04:27 PM
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FYI Churchill don't need a tracker fitted.
Old 21 April 2004, 04:49 PM
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Norwich Union (Direct) didn't require one for my MY02 WRX. A Local Scooby was nicked last month with a Tracker............. never to be seen again so not infallible

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Trackstar Plus is £450 fitted. It comes with 3 months Speed Camera detection FOC.
Old 21 April 2004, 06:28 PM
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Tesco's do.

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Old 21 April 2004, 06:38 PM
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norwich union (thro broker) ..didnt want tracker either
Old 22 April 2004, 08:37 AM
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I thought it was expensive but that's pretty steep!!!

Looks like I might be looking for a new insurer.
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My policy is with 'More Than' and they don't require a tracker.

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I'm with Zurich, and all they wanted was the Tracker Retrieve system, which I think was £200 fitted by the local Subaru dealer.
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Chirchill don't.
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Eder, I guess its down to location then, because I'm using them, and asked them each time on renewal if its needed, always answered no.
Old 22 April 2004, 01:02 PM
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I had the Phantom Target put on mine for £500 fitting and £80 per year subcription.... Think insurance comes down once ones fitted¬!

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Admiral didn't want one fitted...and no discount for having it either!
Old 22 April 2004, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Valkeerie
I'm with Zurich, and all they wanted was the Tracker Retrieve system, which I think was £200 fitted by the local Subaru dealer.
Well that's good to know. Maybe I can have it fitted for free as part of the deal for buying the car.

I've found Zurich to be very efficient when dealing with a claim and I get a good 'Public Sector' discount.
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