THATCHAM S5 TRACKER

A Thatcham S5 tracker is a premium, insurance‑approved vehicle tracking system that falls under Thatcham’s Category  S5 classification (formerly known as Category  5). These trackers provide 24/7 monitoring, live GPS location, Automatic Driver Recognition and a direct link between the control centre and UK police forces. The Meta Trak S5 Tracker starts from £295 and the ScorpionTrack S5 is £375, both including supply and installation.

Pricing accurate at time of publishing.

The convenience of keyless entry and start systems for drivers has led to new methods of vehicle theft. Unfortunately, thieves have found ways to exploit this technology.

This rise in keyless vehicle theft has prompted insurance companies to take action. To ensure complete coverage, many insurers now stipulate that customers must fit as mandatory a Thatcham-approved S5 tracker to their vehicle.

Insurance-approved S5 trackers increase the security of your vehicle by utilising automatic driver recognition (ADR), 24/7 professional theft assistance, and multiple tracking technologies. ADR notifies the monitoring centre and you of any unauthorised vehicle movements and potential theft events. If a theft is confirmed by the vehicle owner, the monitoring centre initiates a recovery operation to track the stolen vehicle's location and relay this information to the police for assistance in recovering the vehicle. Without this type of technology fitted, there would be a vanishingly slim chance of ever seeing the vehicle again.

However, while insurance-approved S5 trackers have benefits, they do not prevent vehicle theft. If your insurance company mandates the installation of a Thatcham S5 tracker but you desire to deter vehicle theft instead of solely having the capability of recovering a stolen vehicle, it is necessary to also install an immobiliser.

Browse our selection of combined tracker and immobiliser systems by clicking the button below. These systems are a Meta Trak S5 DEADLOCK system or the ScorpionTrack S5+.

Combined Tracker & Immobiliser

Select your system and complete checkout. We then contact you to arrange installation at your home, workplace, or even at the dealership before collection of the vehicle, UK wide in an estimated 2 - 5 days. After fitting, the system is tested to confirm it is fully functioning. For insurance approved systems, your certificate of installation is emailed by the product manufacturer after activation; forward it to your insurer.

We stock all of the UK's top Thatcham S5 tracker brands, so you can easily find the best one for your needs. Whether you prefer a key ring, card, or phone-based driver recognition tag, there are options available that will suit your personal preferences.

Additionally, some customer apps offer more functionality than others, so it’s worth considering which features are important to you.

Many S5 tracker providers also offer engine immobilisers, which can be paired with the tracker to create a more powerful vehicle security system. This increased security is particularly effective against keyless theft methods. If you're not currently interested in an engine immobiliser, it's still worth checking whether your chosen S5 tracker can be paired with other products from the same manufacturer, as this may be useful when upgrading your system in the future.

The Meta Trak S5 Tracker starts from £295 and the ScorpionTrack S5 is £375, both including supply and installation. When you buy a Thatcham S5 tracker online through Specialist Trackers UK, the quoted price always includes nationwide installation.

It depends on the brand. On Meta Trak tracking systems, your first 1 or 3 year subscription term is included in the price you pay at checkout, and renewals are then paid directly to Meta Trak. ScorpionTrack subscriptions are arranged and paid directly with ScorpionTrack after installation. The Meta AUTOBLOK immobiliser has no subscription. Current prices are shown on each product page.

To date, we have not encountered any situations where a customer's vehicle warranty was impacted by one of our installations. All work is carried out using Thatcham-approved methods and connection techniques. However, because warranty terms vary between manufacturers, we strongly advise checking with your provider to ensure that installing a specific device will not affect your individual agreement.