Why Choose a Thatcham Tracker S5 for Your Vehicle?

Vehicle security has become a hot topic in the UK. If you’re concerned about your car, motor home, or campervan being tampered with or stolen, Crystal Ball’s Thatcham Tracker S5 could be the solution to enhancing its security and giving you peace of mind.

Take a look at the Thatcham Tracker S5’s advantages and find out how it compares to other tracking systems so you can make an informed choice.

Common Vehicle Security Concerns

Recent statistics show that car theft in the UK has remained at a 15-year high. More than 350 cars are stolen, and more than 500 are broken into every day.

While the number of items stolen from cars dropped from 218,431 in 12 months from March 2022 to 193,023 cases in 12 months from March 2023, the number of reported cases of tampering with a vehicle, such as removing various parts, increased from 52,268 to 53,369 in the same period. What makes these figures all the more worrying is that 77% of car thefts go unsolved, and only 4% result in suspects being charged or summoned to court.

These figures also highlight the importance of installing an advanced vehicle tracking system in your car. Thatcham S5 for vehicles is one such tracker. Systems such as the Thatcham Tracker S5 act as a deterrent to vehicle theft, can be integrated with and work alongside the vehicle’s existing security features, alert drivers to tampering or unauthorised movement of the vehicle, and provide the vehicle’s exact location so the police can recover it swiftly. The Thatcham Tracker S5+ is a slightly more advanced tracking system with similar features and advantages.

Unique Thatcham Tracker S5 Advantages

Powerful, innovative technology means the Thatcham Tracker S5’s advantages place it above many other tracking systems. This insurance-approved tracking system enhances vehicle security with the following advantages and features:

Precise location tracking: The Thatcham S5 GPS technology offers precise tracking of the vehicle’s location in real time, so you know that it is safe. If thieves manage to bypass your vehicle’s alarm and immobiliser, this tracking feature enables you to find its location for swift recovery by the police. Additionally, the tracker’s GSM technology allows it to send alerts to your mobile phone and to a 24-hour monitoring centre, which can notify the police about potential or actual theft.

Tow and tamper alerts with 24-hour monitoring: Motion-detection technology is responsible for another of the advantages of Thatcham S5 for vehicles. If your vehicle is towed or moved without authorisation, or if the tracking system is tampered with, the device instantly alerts you and the monitoring centre to the potential theft of your vehicle. This enables you and the monitoring centre to alert the police.

Automatic driver recognition (ADR): You will receive a driver ID tag with your Thatcham S5 Tracker, which is connected to the system’s ADR technology. If the vehicle moves without the driver tag present, the system will interpret the movement as a potential theft and alert you and the monitoring centre’s dedicated team. Using the driver ID tag is easy, as it simply needs to be present with you in the vehicle, which means you can simply attach it to your keyring.

Nationwide installation and European coverage: No matter where you are based in the UK, Thatcham-approved engineers will install your S5 vehicle tracker for free. They will ensure that it is properly integrated with the relevant systems in your car and that everything is in working order. Your Thatcham Tracker S5 will provide you with coverage in the UK and across Europe.

A secure mobile app: Connection via Crystal Ball’s secure and easy-to-use mobile app available for Android and iOS devices is another Thatcham Tracker S5 advantage. Once your car tracking system is up and running, you will be connected to it through our app. You can access information such as vehicle routes, destinations, travel distance, and travel duration, which can help you optimise routes for savings in time and fuel costs. You can also receive alerts from the tracking system via the app, and if you choose the optional remote immobilisation feature, immobilise your vehicle to prevent would-be thieves from starting the engine.

Optional remote immobilisation: If your car has an immobiliser system, you can choose to integrate it with your Thatcham Tracker S5. If you realise that you forgot to immobilise your vehicle before leaving it or you are notified about the potential theft of your vehicle, you can immobilise it remotely with a quick tap of the Crystal Ball mobile app.

Excellent customer support: You can expect nothing less than excellent customer support from the Crystal Ball team and from the 24-hour monitoring centre.

Discounted insurance premiums: The Thatcham Tracker S5 is approved by most insurers in the UK, who offer discounted premiums if you have one of these systems installed in your car. While some insurers offer discounts ranging from 2 to 25%, the average range is 5 to 15%.

Ease of use: Once installed, the Thatcham S5 Tracker and its accompanying mobile app are easy to use.

How the Thatcham Tracker S5 Compares to Other Trackers

Find out how the Thatcham S5 for vehicles compares to trackers such as the Thatcham S7 in the table below.

Invest In A Thatcham Tracker S5 For Peace Of Mind

The Thatcham Tracker S5’s advantages place it in a class of its own. Offering robust security, ease of use, peace of mind, and cost savings, it’s the best option for vehicle owners. Contact Crystal Ball for more information, a quote, or a demonstration.