Car Tracker?

karbonkid · 24-05-2010, 05:46 PM

Whats the procedures with fitting a tracker? Do they have to be renewed annually, at what cost and once fitted do you have to give your insurance company details of such to prove one is actually fitted?

TIA

azrael · 24-05-2010, 07:03 PM

You can choose annually or lifetime, although I think there is still a limit on lifetime (like 5 years) also its not transferrable if you sell the car.

Check with BMW as to your original Spec, mine had one fitted already even though Tracker didn't have it on their system and the previous owner wasn't aware. Persevere though as different dealers seemed to have different info i.e. the supplying dealer had no record but Snows in Portsmouth had it on their system as part of the original spec.

Annual subscription - £135

Duration - £350

karbonkid · 24-05-2010, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azrael

You can choose annually or lifetime, although I think there is still a limit on lifetime (like 5 years) also its not transferrable if you sell the car.

Check with BMW as to your original Spec, mine had one fitted already even though Tracker didn't have it on their system and the previous owner wasn't aware. Persevere though as different dealers seemed to have different info i.e. the supplying dealer had no record but Snows in Portsmouth had it on their system as part of the original spec.

Annual subscription - £135

Duration - £350

Will have a chat with the Stealers.

karbonkid · 25-05-2010, 03:03 PM

Well BMW didn't have the slightest and suggested I speak to Tracker. After 35mins on hold, I got pretty impatient... so hung up!

Do you have to prove to your insurer that you have one fitted by providing a certificate of some kind or do they take your word, whats the procedure?

...Basically my insurer called to say I dont have a tracker and will be an additional £100+ till end of renewal (3 months lft). So If I tell them I have one, will they ask for some certificate or serial number? Im pissed as its taken them this long to tell me I dont have one and try charging me £100+ for the remanning 3 months Im with them, then IM OFF!

david · 25-05-2010, 05:25 PM

On my side, my Insurer imposed me tracker, No tracker, no warranties, no recovery and no refund if stolen), so no choice....they gave me a list of approuved & autorized dealers for tracker installation, by luck my Local bmw dealer was on that list, Bmw took everything in charge, it was sold as a package, Tracker, setup & installation, activation without any time limits/duration for +/-435£ (contact is active for life or until I sell it or car changes owner), they directly sent all papers to insurer and I got after that 11% discount extra on my contract.

**Fasteddie** · 25-05-2010, 05:37 PM

Tracker will not talk to you, clearly you could be somebody eying up a nice CSL and wanting to check if it has a tracker fitted. The dealer can ring up and ask as they have a dealer ID. It's just whether your dealer will do it or not. I have just called my dealer as this sems like a good idea and they said it was highly likely a tracker was fitted.

azrael · 25-05-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by karbonkid

Well BMW didn't have the slightest and suggested I speak to Tracker. After 35mins on hold, I got pretty impatient... so hung up!

Do you have to prove to your insurer that you have one fitted by providing a certificate of some kind or do they take your word, whats the procedure?

...Basically my insurer called to say I dont have a tracker and will be an additional £100+ till end of renewal (3 months lft). So If I tell them I have one, will they ask for some certificate or serial number? Im pissed as its taken them this long to tell me I dont have one and try charging me £100+ for the remanning 3 months Im with them, then IM OFF!

They do need a certificate or to speak to tracker to confirm yes.

Try Snows on 02392 657500, ask to speak to the parts Dept. Failing that Try Andy @ Murketts or pm your reg and I'll do it for ya.

**Fasteddie** · 25-05-2010, 05:58 PM

you know what my dealer suggested (can't believe i didn't think of this). Just call Tarcker being assumptive that your car has a tracker and say 'I'd like to start my tracker going again please' give them the last 7 digits of your vin and they will tell you what tracker you have.

worked for me, I have a tracker. great

karbonkid · 25-05-2010, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azrael

They do need a certificate or to speak to tracker to confirm yes.

Try Snows on 02392 657500, ask to speak to the parts Dept. Failing that Try Andy @ Murketts or pm your reg and I'll do it for ya.

Cheers Steve, just spoken to Snows and said unless fitted or previously serviced @ Snows they cant help, suggested speaking to Tracker.

Here we go again.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fasteddie

you know what my dealer suggested (can't believe i didn't think of this). Just call Tarcker being assumptive that your car has a tracker and say 'I'd like to start my tracker going again please' give them the last 7 digits of your vin and they will tell you what tracker you have.

worked for me, I have a tracker. great

May give that a go if I cant get hold on them.. Doh

Mr_Tickle · 27-05-2010, 02:54 PM

My car had a Tracker tracker on it when I bought it and I had to supply to the VIN to get it transferred to my name, prices £135/£350 as azrael said.

Insurance company (Privilege) would not insure the car without the tracker. When I said I had one they insured the car on the agreement that I would send them confirmation of the tracker and the car was not covered against theft until they had received the certificate from Tracker.

24-05-2010, 05:46 PM	#1
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Car Tracker? Whats the procedures with fitting a tracker? Do they have to be renewed annually, at what cost and once fitted do you have to give your insurance company details of such to prove one is actually fitted? TIA __________________

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azrael S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Portsmouth/Reading Posts: 1,292 Casino cash: $9290	You can choose annually or lifetime, although I think there is still a limit on lifetime (like 5 years) also its not transferrable if you sell the car. Check with BMW as to your original Spec, mine had one fitted already even though Tracker didn't have it on their system and the previous owner wasn't aware. Persevere though as different dealers seemed to have different info i.e. the supplying dealer had no record but Snows in Portsmouth had it on their system as part of the original spec. Annual subscription - £135 Duration - £350 Last edited by azrael; 24-05-2010 at 07:07 PM.

25-05-2010, 03:03 PM	#4
karbonkid S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sussex Posts: 1,912 Casino cash: $10231	Well BMW didn't have the slightest and suggested I speak to Tracker. After 35mins on hold, I got pretty impatient... so hung up! Do you have to prove to your insurer that you have one fitted by providing a certificate of some kind or do they take your word, whats the procedure? ...Basically my insurer called to say I dont have a tracker and will be an additional £100+ till end of renewal (3 months lft). So If I tell them I have one, will they ask for some certificate or serial number? Im pissed as its taken them this long to tell me I dont have one and try charging me £100+ for the remanning 3 months Im with them, then IM OFF! __________________

25-05-2010, 05:25 PM	#5
david S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: just across the channel... Posts: 356 Casino cash: $2243	On my side, my Insurer imposed me tracker, No tracker, no warranties, no recovery and no refund if stolen), so no choice....they gave me a list of approuved & autorized dealers for tracker installation, by luck my Local bmw dealer was on that list, Bmw took everything in charge, it was sold as a package, Tracker, setup & installation, activation without any time limits/duration for +/-435£ (contact is active for life or until I sell it or car changes owner), they directly sent all papers to insurer and I got after that 11% discount extra on my contract. __________________ pleasure is not only in the straight line.....

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25-05-2010, 05:37 PM	#6
Fasteddie S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 202 Casino cash: $1434	Tracker will not talk to you, clearly you could be somebody eying up a nice CSL and wanting to check if it has a tracker fitted. The dealer can ring up and ask as they have a dealer ID. It's just whether your dealer will do it or not. I have just called my dealer as this sems like a good idea and they said it was highly likely a tracker was fitted.

25-05-2010, 05:58 PM	#8
Fasteddie S4 - Getting the hang of it Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ashford, Kent Posts: 202 Casino cash: $1434	you know what my dealer suggested (can't believe i didn't think of this). Just call Tarcker being assumptive that your car has a tracker and say 'I'd like to start my tracker going again please' give them the last 7 digits of your vin and they will tell you what tracker you have. worked for me, I have a tracker. great

27-05-2010, 02:54 PM	#10
Mr_Tickle Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 18 Casino cash: $504	My car had a Tracker tracker on it when I bought it and I had to supply to the VIN to get it transferred to my name, prices £135/£350 as azrael said. Insurance company (Privilege) would not insure the car without the tracker. When I said I had one they insured the car on the agreement that I would send them confirmation of the tracker and the car was not covered against theft until they had received the certificate from Tracker.