Car Tracker Devices

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Hi there,

A friend unfortunately got his car stolen and asked me to try and source a tracking device that does not require a monthly/annual subscription.

I dont really know much about cars as you can gather from previous posts but do know everytime I have posted on here you guys have been remarkably good.

So Im back, can anyone help?

Please advise

Thanks in advance
 
There are many SMS/GSM/GPS based trackers you can buy, Meta used to sell one as well.

I am interested in peoples suggestions/experiences as well as I am thinking about getting one for my Scooby.

They require a PAYG sim card are respond to an sms with vehicle GPS co-ordinates you can lookup on google maps etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Vehic...0841260815?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item336b2a370f

that's the sort of thing
 
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From another forum, this guy is a top bloke, really down to earth and knows his stuff

safensound said:
Hi everyone , A lot of you know who i am and i suppose there even more who dont , but anyway ive been installing security in your integras / civics and crx,s for quite some time now and thought it was about time i showed my appreciation so i have dropped the prices / reduced the call out fee to the uk and i will throw in a free shock sensor. Youve been looking after me, So now i can look after you a little
This alarm will be installed and working perfect when the job is done , i dont believe in shortcuts.

We are a company but it would be only me installing on hondas as i know all things honda
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I Have done all types of Integras / civics etc uk and imported


I am an authorised dealer and certified / approved installer and you can view my genuine installation certificates upon request. I am VAT registered and we accept all types of credit debit cards via my mobile chip and pin PDQ. You can also find me on TOADS official website (TOADE.COM).
My postcode is WF2 8HH if you would like to check me out. You will be issued a reciept and a certificate of fitment for your insurance which will be stamped with Toad authorised dealer stamp when installed.
I offer a full nationwide service, so nowhere is too far.

MORE CHOICES ...I keep showing you the toad ai606 which is below , although Toad is the only make of alarm system i will fit nationwide , Its not the only toad system i do , there is the toad A101 and a PRO C/L for instance if any of you are not looking of spending £200 + on a security system the A101 is £160 fitted


TOAD Ai606 thatcham category 1 alarm system -£209.99 fully fitted, with lifetime warranty and has a comprehensive range of security features including door, bonnet and boot protection, ultrasonic interior protection, 2 circuit immobilisation, a self powered battery back up siren (Battery backup siren will continue even if intruder cuts all the cables). Distress/panic alert - remote control central locking - system override via 4 digit pin - vehicle dependent window and sunroof close. 2x high security rolling code remotes - Status LED - Programmable auto door locking when car is started, designed to prevent car jacking- Remote controlled tailgate pop ,Dependant on application
EXTRAS BELOW / ADD ONS
TOTAL CLOSURE : To close all your electric windows and sunroof on arm of alarm 2/4 window £40 fitted for 2 windows ( inc sunroof on some hondas,)
SHOCK SENSOR : To sense impact on vehicle £free
DUAL SHOCK SENSOR : To sense impact but with a pre warn bleep on light impact and full alarm sound on 2nd or larger impact £20 fitted
TILT SENSOR : To sense if the vehicle is jacked up ,ie; if your wheels are attempted to be stolen or attempted to be towed away etc £50 fitted
MICROWAVE : More suitable for soft top vehicles instead of the ultrasonic sensors ( the roof can be left down with alarm armed ) £40 fitted
DUAL MICROWAVE / PROXIMITY: Like above but can be used on all vehicles and gives a prewarn bleep when intruder gets too close to vehicle without actually touching it ,same as a proximity sensor £50 fitted
HEADLAMP HORN ACTIVATION ; I can wire up the alarm when activated / sounded to activate any other electrical component on your vehicle. ie: when alarm goes off you can have the siren / indicators / headlamps / spotlamps / fog lights / horn etc etc either constant or flash, the intruder would have to be brave to hang about when all this is going on.£10.50 per electrical component fitted
COMING HOME LIGHTS : Headlamps or main beam can be switched on via a seperate button or on arm of the alarm system for a timed period , good for dark driveways or maybe seeing to your front door £10.50 fitted
TOAD TEXT ALERT : Like pager but the range is unlimited as this device will text your mobile phone if movement / attempted break in has occured or if the alarm has sounded , This system now can allow you immobilise your car via your mobile phone , Just by sending a text. (So even if your car gets taken with keys , just shut it down) This system is also a trcaking device and you can see where your vehicle is via your pc, This can also be stand alone if required, £160 fitted
PAGER: this pager unit basically tells you that your vehicle is being attacked, especially good if you are out of hearing range of your alarm £60 fitted
REMOTE CAR START :To start an stop your vehicle from your new Toad remote £55 fitted. NOW £35 FOR A LIMITED TIME
REMOTE BOOT RELEASE: this boot solenoid which is placed in your boot lid and is activated via a button on your new keyfob.£0 - 25 fitted prices varies with model of vehicle
REMOTE DOOR POP , Your vehicle door to be opened via the remote if your door handles have been removed £35 fitted
If your civic does not have central door locking then i can supply and fit central door locking also and adapt this to the alarm system for an additional £50 fitted per 2 doors
All the above additional sensor prices are all for genuine toad products unless stated, always make sure genuine toad sensors are used with any toad alarm system as this will keep your lifetime warranty valid.
The £209.99 price is the full fitted price including vat .No hidden charges ,

NEW AND JUST OUT ,
TOAD TRAK , Thatcham TQA105 INSURANCE APPROVED APPROVED Tracker , Not just a tracker, If your car alarm sounds or an attempted theft on illegal movment of vehicle then you will get a phone call to confirm a possible theft , Not only that but you can log into a secure website while away from your vehicle and view your vehicle live online , even from your compatible mobile phone etc , You will also get updated twice a day of your vehicles where abouts and you can also text the tracking device to immobilise your car if required . This unit just same as the alarm system can be transfered from vehicle to vehicle ,
Fitted price is £269.99 if fitted with alarm system.. £329.99 if fitted as a stand alone system ,

The price as advertised may be negotiable dependant on the package required for your car ,

There is also a driver recognition system which can be added to the tracker called BLU-ADR which is a tag which needs to get in the car with you , If no tag then this will confirm a theft at £139 fitted

The subscription as with all trackers is £135 per annum or £385 for lifetime including european cover

There is also an optional 1 min updates available at £50 per annum for constant real time tracking ,

I know these arent for everyone but i do get a lot of enquires so these systems are just that bit more than a tracker ,

Payment is required cash / credit / debit card on completion, just contact me to first to arrange fitment. If you would like any info , other sensors or accessories fitted with the alarm then please ring , text or email me for a combined quote & i will get back to you asap
If you would like this top of the range toad car alarm system fitted to your vehicle or any other in car electronics then just contact me direct on
07985144166 or 0800 955 0900 If after 6pm or

[email protected]
IF YOU CANNOT SEE WHAT YOU WANT THEN JUST ASK ALSO BULK INSTALLS CAN BE BOOKED AND POSS DISCOUNTED MORE,
Thanks Barry SAFE N SOUND
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My tracker cost me £13 a month..that it....hardly worth worrying about....but then I have to have one to get insured...

GJUK
 
GJUK said:
My tracker cost me £13 a month..that it....hardly worth worrying about....but then I have to have one to get insured...

GJUK
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mine is £11.50 and it was required when I was covered by swiftcover, now I've moved to sky insurance I no longer need it, but I'm keeping the monthly payments going because I have three CD's which are impossible to replace if someone nicks my car :p
 
Will Gill said:
mine is £11.50 and it was required when I was covered by swiftcover, now I've moved to sky insurance I no longer need it, but I'm keeping the monthly payments going because I have three CD's which are impossible to replace if someone nicks my car :p
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Lol....got to look after the import things...Are vanilla ice, wet wet wet and Chris DeBurgh CD that hard to find now? :p
 
Will Gill said:
mine is £11.50 and it was required when I was covered by swiftcover, now I've moved to sky insurance I no longer need it, but I'm keeping the monthly payments going because I have three CD's which are impossible to replace if someone nicks my car :p
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Copy em and use the copys in car :)
 
Barry from Safe n Sound? Do a bit of googling then try and contact him, good luck getting a reply. I wanted an Ai606 with the Toad Text module and a few others coming in at circa £450 so you'd think he'd be interested especially as I was offering to bring the car to him. Wrong.

He couldn't even manage to reply to an email, ebay message or text/voicemail since the 22nd of October. He also has an issue with after-sales service according to at least one scooby owner and if he's this hard to get a reply from when you want to give him money I can quite believe you've got no chance after he's got it.

Also the remote start invalidates your Thatcham approval.

You can get 'cheap' GPS/GSM trackers from the likes of ebay that are subscription free but again you'll get nothing off your insurance (it may even be classed as a modification), would an old nokia and one of the many phone locate services not be suitable for your friend? Depending on network they reckon they're accurate to within 100m on Vodafone (location dependant obviously)
 
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Bledd you're right, everyone who's had an install done by him comments on how nice a bloke he is and what a good job he does, that's why I wanted him to do the install, the small number of people who complain tend to be the ones who try and contact him afterwards.

Either way busy or not it'll be 3 weeks this Saturday since I asked for a confirmed price and lead time. I could have-course understand him having computer issues hence the follow up call/text or perhaps he lost his phone but both for approaching 3 weeks? I ended up asking Ian aka Mr_Toad from mobilecaralarms.com who frequents many of the same forums and has similar feedback for a price, he got back to me the same day with a price and is based in the same area so it looks like he'll be getting the business.

As it turns out the repair agent who has my car is still waiting for the new hard top and it needs blast proof window films before the alarm gets done so i'm stuck for a while longer.

Oh and for the OP the Datatool Snitcher is a bike product that would easily fit in a car as would the Toad Text system but both require you to top up on the PAYG sim inside so you may be better off going with an old Nokia and text locate, it'll be initially cheaper, the batteries are easy to get hold of and it's easy to find a perm/switched live to splice a charger in covertly, even when the car battery is removed you have a week or so on the phone's battery, it'll also get a signal in places where a tracker is less likely to eg a container or underground parking.
 
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