Tracker - which one?

[hotrod99]

Firstly apologies if this has been posted in the wrong place.

I will need to get a tracker fitted on the new motor. Does anybody have any suggestion or advice on which tracker to go for? I'm not an existing tracker customer however i hear Audi use Cobra. The dealer is charging around £599 plus incl. a years sub. I have seen it for cheaper but not sure whether its just better to pay the extra and have it dealer fitted?

 

[S3Alex]

Audi do use Cobra,and the system seems to work well...I can't speak for any others though.

 

[hotrod99]

Thanks Alex. I noticed Audi are charging a massive premium over independent fitters. Do you know if having a tracker fitted by somebody other then Audi will invalidate the warrenty in anyway?

 

[S3Alex]

Thanks Alex. I noticed Audi are charging a massive premium over independent fitters. Do you know if having a tracker fitted by somebody other then Audi will invalidate the warrenty in anyway?

I can't see why it would,but you can always ask if having an aftermarket immobiliser etc does invalidate anything,and would also ring Cobra for a list of fitters in your area.

 

[Kelza]

hi there way not speak to chorley car audio as they do this sort of thing ,even if its just to get prices and more info on trackers...

 

[Kelza]

Chorley Car Audio | VAGOC.co.uk

 

[Harrelson]

Don't bother with a tracker.
Only dumb newbies don't use GPS jammers when they steal premium cars

 

[brettp]

But it can often be an insurance requirement as mine was.

I have a Tracker Horizon on mine. Monitors the vehicle.

Have a look at the Tracker Locate, it has jamming counter measures. Have a look at the below.

TRACKER - Stolen Vehicle Recovery Car Products

 

[hotrod99]

Thanks guys. Yes although it wasnt an insurance requirement on the S3, just for a piece of mind i want to get one fitted on the RS but need to do a little research as i've never had one before. I've heard that newer trackers can counteract jamming devices. I also noticed that Cobra have this:-

CobraTrak ADR Stolen Vehicle Tracker with Automatic Driver Recognition

Not sure how good it is but will need to check regarding warrenty.