A Look at the Different Types of Trackers

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At FitMyTracker we have over sixteen years of experience in the vehicle tracking industry; we provide bespoke vehicle tracking solutions for both personal and fleet vehicles. Whether it’s a request made by your insurance provider, or you just want the peace of mind that comes with having a tracker fitted – we’re certain we have the right one for you.

But how do you decide which tracker is most suitable? Here we’ll take a look at all the different tracker types we stock so that you can make an informed decision.

Our Trackers

On our website you’ll find our range of trackers sorted by both vehicle type and brand. We have trackers available for cars, vans, caravans, motorhomes, fleets, motorbikes, plant, machinery and HGV vehicles. We also have Cat 5 and Cat 6 trackers, which are one of the highest specifications of SVTs that are approved by insurers.

Car/Van

We have a total of nine trackers available for cars and vans that are used to safeguard your unattended vehicles and also act as an excellent theft recovery solution. According to the Office for National Statistics, vehicle theft accounted for one in seven crimes committed over the last decade. With a tracker installed, you can be assured that your vehicle has a much higher likelihood of being recovered.

Our GPS trackers for cars and vans all have their own unique features to choose from, depending on what you need. Some of the features you can expect from our trackers include:

  • Ability to view vehicle online
  • Battery disconnect/low level alert
  • Choice of Driver Recognition Systems supplied with 2 cards/tags
  • European cover as standard
  • Free Android and Apple Global Telemetrics App
  • Journey history
  • Journey scoring
  • Tow-away alert
  • Transferable from vehicle to vehicle

Caravan/Motorhome

We have eight trackers available for your caravan or motorhome. As a high-cost vehicle, it’s paramount that you do everything you can to combat the odds of it getting stolen. Our trackers are an effective, durable and reliable way to prevent theft. A caravan/motorhome tracker can also reduce your insurance costs, as they are acknowledged by insurance companies as an additional security measure.

We have award-winning brands of trackers to choose from such as Meta Trak, SmarTrack and Vodafone. Although each model has its own specifications, you can expect our caravan and motorhome tracker models to include features such as:

  • 24-hour monitoring with Stolen Vehicle Recovery in the UK
  • Ability to view vehicle online
  • Battery disconnect/low level alert
  • Driver recognition
  • European coverage (49 countries worldwide)
  • European police liaison
  • Free Android and Apple Global Telemetrics App
  • Journey history
  • Journey scoring
  • Tow-away alert
  • Transferable from vehicle to vehicle

Fleet

Whether you’re a large business with a vast fleet of vehicles or an SME, at FitMyTracker we will have the right tracking system for you. Each of our three types of tracker provide real-time tracking solutions to improve the efficiency of your fleet management.

You’ll be able to see where each vehicle in your fleet is, where it has been and if each one is secure. There is even the option to keep track of how your employees are treating your vehicle, including monitoring their speed and seeing if the vehicle is being used outside of work-related purposes.

Our fleet trackers include features such as:

  • Ability to view vehicle online
  • European cover as standard
  • Free Android and Apple Global Telemetrics App
  • Reports
  • Transferable from vehicle to vehicle

Motorbike

Motorbike thefts are expected to rise in 2018, with an estimated recovery rate of just 40%. Protect your motorbike with one of our three types of trackers from FitMyTracker. Our trackers are fully compatible with all 12 and 24 Volt bike and scooter brands and ensure maximum theft protection.

Our motorbike trackers include features such as:

  • Covert black box
  • Free Android and Apple Global Telemetrics App
  • See your motorbike live at home on your PC or Phone
  • Transferable from bike to bike
  • Web Platform with Locate on Demand

Plant/Machinery

These vehicles are not always considered when trackers come to mind. But with an estimated cost of £1M per week in the UK alone to replace stolen plants, a tracker is definitely something to consider. We have four state-of-the-art plant trackers with 24/7 tracking available for you to effectively manage your machinery. Additional beneficial features include geo-fence tracking, allowing you to be notified whenever one of your plants enters or exits a specific set location.

Our plant trackers include features such as:

  • 24-hour monitoring with Stolen Vehicle Recovery in the UK
  • Battery disconnect/low level alert
  • European cover as standard
  • Journey history
  • Journey scoring
  • SVT device which will protect your vehicle with Interpol ICPO assistance in over 100 counties
  • Transferable from vehicle to vehicle

HGV

As vehicle theft continues to rise, give yourself the peace of mind with affordable preventative HGV tracking units. Maximise your fleet’s efficiency and reduce fuel costs with the ability to effectively route your HGVs to their destinations. We have four trackers available for HGV vehicles.

Our HGV trackers include features such as:

  • Battery disconnect/low level alert
  • European cover as standard
  • Free Android and Apple Global Telemetrics App
  • Journey history
  • Journey scoring
  • Monitored 24 hours a day with Stolen Vehicle Recovery in the UK
  • SVT device which will protect your vehicle with Interpol ICPO assistance in over 100 counties
  • The vehicle can be viewed online
  • Transferable from vehicle to vehicle

Cat 5

Thatcham Cat 5 trackers are ideal for vehicles which have high value or performance. They have an additional layer of security that makes them excellent for theft prevention. Their advanced tracking technology meets category 5 standards such as level 1 police response, optional vehicle immobilisation features, as well as sophisticated mapping and motion sensing. This means you can have the peace of mind and assurance that your vehicle is safe and secure at all times.

At FitMyTracker, we have three types of Cat 5 trackers that include such features as:

  • ADR (Automatic Driver Recognition)
  • Professional Stolen Vehicle Tracking
  • Secure full fleet online account to view locations of your vehicle
  • Secure Operating Centre Monitoring
  • Silent alert will be transmitted to the Vodafone Automotive 24-hour Secure Operating Centre
  • Thatcham Category 5 Quality Assured

Cat 6

Cat 6 trackers include many of the features of Cat 5, such as the ability to recognise illegal movement with motion sensors, positioning and mapping and more. These trackers allow for extremely accurate vehicle tracking in the UK and across Europe. Cat 6 tracking units from FitMyTracker comply with the Code of Practice’s BS 8591 requirements. Additionally, you will be able to take advantage of on-demand vehicle health checks, passive and remote set functionality, a fail-safe battery back-up utility and assurance from Thatcham of a 15-minute location lock when in pursuit.

At FitMyTracker, we have eight types of Cat 6 trackers that include features such as:

  • Ability to view vehicle online
  • Battery disconnect/low level alert
  • European coverage (49 countries worldwide)
  • European police liaison
  • Free Android and Apple Global Telemetrics App
  • Journey history
  • Journey scoring
  • Monitored 24 hours a day with Stolen Vehicle Recovery in the UK
  • SVT device which will protect your vehicle with Interpol ICPO assistance in over 100 counties
  • Thatcham Approved TQA208
  • Tow-away alert

If you’re looking for vehicle trackers, look no further than FitMyTracker. We’re certain we’ll have something in stock to suit all of your requirements. Take a look at our extensive range of trackers today. Whether you’re after motorbike trackers, fleet trackers or car trackers, FitMyTracker will have the solution for you.