Tracker for my wifes X6

marlie · 01-16-2011, 06:18 PM

Anyone know of a cheap tracker for my wifes car? her insurance company insist that the car needs it!!

thanks

SteveC · 01-17-2011, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by marlie

Anyone know of a cheap tracker for my wifes car? her insurance company insist that the car needs it!!

thanks

Better ask your insurance company. Mine has a list of authorized (accepted) makes and models

themetz · 01-17-2011, 07:08 AM

http://www.cobratrakq.co.uk/ are pretty good and cover the different insurance categories.

As SteveC has mentioned - you need to find out from your insurers what category tracker is required....

willhollin · 01-17-2011, 07:08 AM

Roasted nut or Choc Chip?

creepy coupe · 01-17-2011, 07:19 AM

I've used these people in the past, who were excellent in price and service.

http://www.stolencartracking.co.uk/s...=index&cPath=7

M3-FAST · 01-18-2011, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by marlie

Anyone know of a cheap tracker for my wifes car? her insurance company insist that the car needs it!!

thanks

or try shopping around for insurance - most quotes I had for the M3 insisted on a tracker - Admiral (who also happened to be the cheapest quote!) didn't require one fitted so got the business.

An extra £100 a year on the insurance could still be cheaper than tracker fitting and subscriptions?

creepy coupe · 01-18-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

or try shopping around for insurance - most quotes I had for the M3 insisted on a tracker - Admiral (who also happened to be the cheapest quote!) didn't require one fitted so got the business.

An extra £100 a year on the insurance could still be cheaper than tracker fitting and subscriptions?

Worth knowing, I couldn't find a company to take me on without one.

M3-FAST · 01-18-2011, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Worth knowing, I couldn't find a company to take me on without one.

Del, it was the only insurer who I got a quote from (I compared the Meerkats I think!!) that did not require a tracker - I actually rang them to double check and at that point they flogged me the multicar policy which knocked hundred quid off the missus's insurance bill

[actually now I think of it, it actually made my missus' insurance bill £0.00 as I have now ended up paying it in one larger monthly direct debit

]

They are also pretty mod friendly and I think from memory, all the mods (lowering/wheels/lip spoiler/black grilles/etc) declared added about £90 to the annual premium and are all itemised on the policy.

creepy coupe · 01-18-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by M3-FAST

Del, it was the only insurer who I got a quote from (I compared the Meerkats I think!!) that did not require a tracker - I actually rang them to double check and at that point they flogged me the multicar policy which knocked hundred quid off the missus's insurance bill

[actually now I think of it, it actually made my missus' insurance bill £0.00 as I have now ended up paying it in one larger monthly direct debit

]

They are also pretty mod friendly and I think from memory, all the mods (lowering/wheels/lip spoiler/black grilles/etc) declared added about £90 to the annual premium and are all itemised on the policy.

I need to try them next time myself Mate. It's a right PITA trying to find companies who don't require you fit one, as many quotes I got didn't mention it until right at the end. (online quotes)

ALF_E90 · 01-19-2011, 02:09 PM

I can sell you an expensive one that is not insurance approved but will show you where she is (minute by minute), where she has been, what G-force and speeds she has been driving at, what mpg she is doing and how much she is idling

dxb335d · 01-19-2011, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Roasted nut or Choc Chip?

FACKIN LOLOLOLOLOL

Sukey · 01-20-2011, 01:43 PM

I've had this nonsense for my Jag XK. The tracker deal isn't worth it - if the thieves spot the tracker, your car is toast, so you lose both insurance NCB/excess and the car.

Admiral didn't require a tracker on the Jag so I'd be surprised if they did on an X6. I think in the end, though, I got a similar deal from A Plan - push them on a competition quote and it's remarkable how much they'll sharpen their pencils...

Raymo · 01-25-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by marlie

Anyone know of a cheap tracker for my wifes car? her insurance company insist that the car needs it!!

thanks

If its your insurance thats stating you have to have one then you need to get a recognised brand, but if its just for your own piece of mind then an old mobile phone hard wired into the car, say behind the dash or just out of site is a great economical solution.

misterS3 · 01-25-2011, 06:32 PM

http://www.tracker.co.uk/TRACKER/

I have this in my cars for the VHF tech.

GPS jammers are cheap and freely available - they even plug into the cigarette lighter as if designed for the job!

I also have anti-hijack unit which is probably the main way my cars won't get taken very far!

jinjur · 01-26-2011, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Roasted nut or Choc Chip?

You are a silly man Will.

lol

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Sukey New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: E93 325i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (1)	I've had this nonsense for my Jag XK. The tracker deal isn't worth it - if the thieves spot the tracker, your car is toast, so you lose both insurance NCB/excess and the car. Admiral didn't require a tracker on the Jag so I'd be surprised if they did on an X6. I think in the end, though, I got a similar deal from A Plan - push them on a competition quote and it's remarkable how much they'll sharpen their pencils...
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misterS3 Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,733 Posts Drives: X70 on the way Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	http://www.tracker.co.uk/TRACKER/ I have this in my cars for the VHF tech. GPS jammers are cheap and freely available - they even plug into the cigarette lighter as if designed for the job! I also have anti-hijack unit which is probably the main way my cars won't get taken very far!
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