Trackstar S5
Suitable for:
- Thatcham S5 insurance Approved Tracker, completion of certificate
issued after installation is completed - Mobile Installation at a time, date, location which is convenient for you.
- Free Android/Apple app and online account for location and reporting information.
- Unauthorised movement alerts.
- Battery tamper and low battery level alerts.
- Driver Recognition Systems through Driver Detection tags.
- Secure operating center to monitor vehicles 24/7, 365 days a year.
- Subscription renewal after 1 year
1 Year Subscription £168.00 inc vat
3 Years Subscription £399.00 inc vat
(fully fitted, inc VAT)
Key Benefits:
• STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING & RECOVERY DEVICE
• ALERTS AGAINST UNAUTHORISED MOVEMENT
• APPROVED FOR THATCHAM
• OPERATIONAL 24 HOURS A DAY 365 DAYS A YEAR
• DRIVER RECOGNITION TAGS
• ENDORSED BY POLICE AUTHORITIES & INSURANCE APPROVED
• LEADING EDGE GPS TRACKING AND INTEGRATED MOTION SENSOR TECHNOLOGY
• RECOVERY OF VEHICLES/ASSETS FROM AS LITTLE AS 8 MINUTES
• MEETS THE BRITISH INSURANCE INDUSTRY QUALITY ACCREDITATION
• S5 IS THE NEW UNIFIED INSURANCE APPROVED STANDARD FOR STOLEN VEHICLE TRACKING
• THE TRACKSTAR S5 SYSTEM UTILISES A DRIVER RECOGNITION SYSTEM AS PART OF THE THATCHAM CATEGORY S5 CRITERIA.
Key Features:
• Fully approved BMW and JLR accessory. Suitable for all models
• Thatcham Category S5 – meets the latest and highest UK insurance standards for vehicle tracking.
• Advance Driver Recognition (ADR) Systems supplied with 2 driver ID tags (additional tags may be purchased).
• Driver Recognition Tags to protect against key cloning.
• Automatically disarms when the driver ID tag is in the vehicle. If the tag is not present when the vehicle is moved, the S5 will alert as a potential theft.
• TARA AI Based Assistant: Monitors potential signs of theft and false alarms and contacts you in less than 1 second to secure your vehicle.
• Monitored globally 24 hours a day by Teletrac Navman.
• Uses the latest GPS & GSM Technology.
• Vehicle Battery disconnection alert.
• Low level battery alert.• Tow away/motion alerts if the vehicle is moved illegally.
• Fully transferable.
• European coverage as standard.
• Free Trackstar App on IOS and android.
Key Features
What Happens Next?
Key Features Explained
Thatcham Approved
The S5 vehicle trackers have a tag system. When a tag holder enters or exits the vehicle, the vehicle instantly recognises them as an authorised driver, if the vehicle is moved without the tag the secure operating centre will action a call to the vehicle owner highlighting action needs to be taken The S5 works on unauthorised movement, so if the vehicle is parked up with the ignition off and it is moved/towed, or has a battery disconnect, a trigger is immediately actioned to the control centre who will contact you. . The tracking system must comply with this method in order to be certified as a Thatcham approved S5 tracker.
Category S5 Insurance Approved Tracking
The S5 vehicle trackers have a tag system. When a tag holder enters or exits the vehicle, the vehicle instantly recognises them as an authorised driver. The tracking system must comply with this method to be certified as a Thatcham approved S5 tracker.
Professional Installation
We offer a mobile fitting service across the whole of the UK which means that it is much more flexible and can be fitted at your work or home, whichever is more convenient. All our engineers are fully trained, certified and licensed installers giving you peace of mind when having the tracker installed.
Alerts and Notification
If your vehicle moves without the ignition being on, or there is no tag detected by the system, then the Control Centre will contact you to ask for confirmation that this was yourself and the movement is authorised by you.
Fully Transferable
This tracker we supply is fully transferable to your next vehicle. The benefit is, that you only have an uninstall and install cost, saving money on buying a new tracker.
Web App secure Tracking Portal
With most of us having smart phones or tablets, the tracking companies have created app’s for you to manage your vehicle remotely. This gives you up to date location information as to where your vehicle is parked, battery percentage and much more.
Driver Recognition Tags
The S5 vehicle trackers have a tag system. When a tag holder enters or exits the vehicle, the vehicle instantly recognises them as an authorised driver. The tracking system must comply with this method in order to be certified as a Thatcham approved S5 tracker.
Monitored Alarm Center with 24/7 Level 1 Police response
The Control Centre’s are monitored 24/7 so should there be any thefts, you can contact them round the clock. Equally, if there are any tampering, battery disconnect alerts or indeed any unauthorised movement they will be in contact, even if it’s the early hours.
Unauthorised Movement Sensing
The Control Centre will contact you to ask for confirmation that the vehicle is secure if it is moved without the ignition on. When installing S5 units that use a driver ID tag system, if the vehicle is without a tag, the phone will be actioned via the secure operating centre. A requirement of the S5 Thatcham criteria is that the device must be accompanied by a system that is used to verify the driver of the vehicle is an authorised user. With the Tracstar S5 devices, driver recognition can be in the form of a physical Driver Detection tag. Driver Detection is a physical tag-based system that requires the driver to carry a tag with them when driving the vehicle. If the tag is not present in the vehicle when moving, Trafficmaster will endeavor to contact the registered keeper to ensure the vehicle's safety.
High Theft Recovery Rate
We have achieved some high recovery rates with our device partners and are working tirelessly to try and make it more difficult for the criminals.
International Roaming Network
Our products use roaming, multi-network SIMS which means that if you take your vehicle abroad it will select the strongest network to connect to.
Battery and Anti-Tamper Monitoring
Every tracking device has a built-in battery backup which kicks in when the tracking devices main power source has been cut off or someone disconnects the battery. An alert will be sent by the Control Centre should the battery be disconnected.
Flexible Subscription Options
We offer flexible subscriptions that will make it easy to fit your budget – whether you are someone who has one vehicle, or you manage a fleet of vehicles, we can find the perfect solution. We offer subscriptions for annually and 3years. Tracker and subscription can be transferred.
Recognised by all major insurers
We are recognised by the major insurers as a trusted partner, having been in the business for many years and have worked alongside this sector providing vehicle security to the highest of standards. Our team are all highly trained and certified meaning you will always get experienced installers.
12 and 24 Volts
The trackers we supply mean that you can see where your vehicle is, at all times due to the high level of technology involved. We have devices suitable for all vehicles with the option of 12 and 24 volts depending on the technical requirements. We will recommend the appropriate trackers for your vehicle whether it be a motorbike, car, van or truck.
Very High Frequency or VHF refers to the radio frequency range between 30 MHz and 300 MHz. In vehicle tracking, VHF technology utilises these radio frequencies for communication and tracking.
VHF trackers are better in many respects as they keep transmitting signals to strategically placed ground stations. One of the most promising features is that VHF trackers provide a precise location.
Yes, there is an annual subscription fee for all trackers. Either we collect the annual subscription fee, or the tracker user has to pay it to the tracker manufacturer.
Please note that the tracker will not operate unless you buy a subscription plan. This fee is charged because the tracker manufacturer or supplier monitors your car 24/7/365.
In most cases, you will be informed by the tracker company if your vehicle gets stolen. In some cases, you will have to call the given phone number to inform the tracker company immediately after you find out about the theft.
The next course of action is to obtain a crime number so therefore the tracking company can liaise with the police.
Please note that the crime number is required before you call the helplines. Mentioned below are the required numbers. Please call the applicable number:
- Vodafone Secure Operating Centre: 0333 1 222 222
- Trackstar: 0344 561 9990
- Tracker: 0800 911 900
- SmarTrack: 01530 275920 Extension 1
- Scorpion Theft Number: 01257 240 945
- Meta: 0330 220 0339
Modern-day vehicle trackers come with motion-sensing, global positioning, and mobile phone technologies which make your vehicle safer than the vehicles without trackers. Above all, your vehicle will be monitored 24/7/365 to avoid theft.
The tracker company will take the required steps to locate your vehicle with the help of the police. They will also confirm the theft to your vehicle insurance provider. Please note that the theft to your insurance company has to be reported by the owner.
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