Tracker on a Classic Car
Discussion
A current topic on this forum (the stolen camper van) has got me thinking about the security of my own classics.
I never have any great attachment to whatever car is my everyday modern driver, and the only reason I would fit a tracker is if the insurance company insisted.
However I would be devastated if one of my classics in particular was to go missing. Particularly as it would probably end up as spares as it's too unusual to sell.
I imagine there are other classic car owners in a similar situation whereby they have an emotional attachment which can't be compensated by a financial settlement.
Anyone fitted a tracker or other additional security devices to their classic?
I never have any great attachment to whatever car is my everyday modern driver, and the only reason I would fit a tracker is if the insurance company insisted.
However I would be devastated if one of my classics in particular was to go missing. Particularly as it would probably end up as spares as it's too unusual to sell.
I imagine there are other classic car owners in a similar situation whereby they have an emotional attachment which can't be compensated by a financial settlement.
Anyone fitted a tracker or other additional security devices to their classic?
Edited by mph on Sunday 15th August 20:20
Yes, there appear to be a lot of options opening now for those of us that would require to install such technology ourselves instead of using a "professional installer" (aka oik with ear ring and big drill)
Google tmganywhere as a start.
I've been looking at this myself and also nudging a few contacts in the classic car press to produce an article.
I think tracking is the way forward. Any other security device can be overcome as valuable stuff is simply dragged on to a low loader. Police might actually be interested in helping as well as the technology makes it easy for them.
Google tmganywhere as a start.
I've been looking at this myself and also nudging a few contacts in the classic car press to produce an article.
I think tracking is the way forward. Any other security device can be overcome as valuable stuff is simply dragged on to a low loader. Police might actually be interested in helping as well as the technology makes it easy for them.
There are a number of telematic security service providers out there including systems that can immobilise a vehicles fuel/power supply if it passes outside of even a set perimeter plus the usual position tracking facilities.
As an insurer, we have been able to retrieve a number of vehicles, trailers and plant using tracking devices. From memory, those systems which automatically activate on theft rather than those that need to be informed of a theft and then activated are the ones to go for as speed of responce is still key to ensure the device is not removed at a later time.
I think Matrix Telematics do some heavy duty tracker kit for all sorts of plant, trailers and vehicles.
Well worth considering
As an insurer, we have been able to retrieve a number of vehicles, trailers and plant using tracking devices. From memory, those systems which automatically activate on theft rather than those that need to be informed of a theft and then activated are the ones to go for as speed of responce is still key to ensure the device is not removed at a later time.
I think Matrix Telematics do some heavy duty tracker kit for all sorts of plant, trailers and vehicles.
Well worth considering
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