Most affordable
S7
Typically 5–10% premium saving
- Live 4G GPS via app and portal
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Police-liaison recovery
- European coverage
- Best when the policy just says “Thatcham-approved”
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Insurance demanding a Thatcham tracker?
Get the right S7, S5 or S5 PLUS fitted fast. Keep cover valid and premiums down.
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S7 / S5 / S5+100% Thatcham-certified kits
UK-wideMobile install at home or work
Accepted by major UK insurers
Let's make this simple
Select the Thatcham level your insurer requires
Your policy names the category. Fit that one — not a cheaper substitute — and the certificate is accepted.
Most requested
S5
Typically 15–25% premium saving
- Everything in S7
- Automatic Driver Recognition tags
- Demanded for many £75k+ and high-risk cars
- 24/7 monitored even when parked
- Instant insurer certificate
Maximum protection
S5 PLUS
S5 spec + engine immobilisation
- Everything in S5
- Immobilisation option
- Highest acceptance on specialist policies
- Ideal for Range Rover, BMW M, Porsche and similar
- Fitted and certified the same visit
60-second comparison
S7 vs S5 vs S5 PLUS
Match the category printed on your insurance schedule. If it only says Thatcham-approved, S7 usually covers it. If it says S5, do not fit S7.
| Feature | S7 | S5 | S5 PLUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live 4G GPS tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 24/7 UK monitoring & police liaison | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instant digital certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Typical premium saving | 5–10% | 15–25% | 15–25% |
| Automatic Driver Recognition | — | Yes | Yes |
| Engine immobilisation | — | — | Yes |
| Often required over £75k / high-risk list | — | Yes | Yes |
How it works
Fitted and certified in four steps
Order the category your insurer named. We come to you, fit it, and issue the certificate from the app.
Choose the right kit
Pick S7, S5 or S5 PLUS to match the wording on your policy.
Give three dates
Tell us home or work. A Thatcham-accredited engineer books the slot that fits.
We ship the unit
Same-day dispatch is available. Hand the tracker to the engineer on the day.
Drive away covered
Digital certificate is ready in the app as soon as the job is signed off.
Guaranteed acceptance
The certificate insurers actually look for
Every tracker we supply and install is 100% Thatcham-certified — S7, S5 or S5 PLUS — with an official digital certificate issued the moment the job is finished. Admiral, LV=, Direct Line, Aviva, AXA, Churchill, Hastings and specialist brokers recognise it without a paper chase.
- No rejected certificates
- Fitted by the UK’s largest accredited engineer network
- Cover stays valid from day one
Nationwide mobile fit
We come to you. Free fitting in major areas.
Over 250 Thatcham-approved engineers cover every UK postcode. Fast, free fitting is available across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Bristol, Leeds, Essex, Kent and surrounding areas. Typical fit is under an hour.
- Home or workplace appointment
- Same-day dispatch available
- Certificate live in the app before the engineer leaves
Official UK partner
Thatcham Trackers × GPSBob
Thatcham Trackers is the official UK partner and authorised distributor of GPSBob vehicle tracking systems. You get GPSBob hardware and software with local installation, monitoring and support that meets Thatcham standards.
- Proven GPS tracking technology
- Secure monitored devices
- Personal and fleet protection
- Full UK / Thatcham compliance
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Common questions
Before you order a Thatcham tracker
How do I know if I need S7 or S5?
Read the tracker clause on your insurance schedule. If it only says Thatcham-approved, S7 usually meets it. If it names S5 or Category 5, fit S5 or S5 PLUS.
Will insurers accept the certificate?
Every system we supply is Thatcham-certified S7, S5 or S5 PLUS. A digital certificate is issued when the job is finished and is recognised by major UK insurers including Admiral, LV=, Direct Line, Aviva, AXA, Churchill and Hastings.
Do you fit nationwide?
Yes. More than 250 Thatcham-accredited engineers cover UK postcodes. Appointments are at home or work. Free fitting is available in major areas.
How fast is the certificate issued?
The official digital certificate is available in the app as soon as the engineer signs the job off.
What is the difference between S5 and S5 PLUS?
S5 adds Automatic Driver Recognition to the S7 tracking spec. S5 PLUS adds engine immobilisation on top of S5.
How do I get help choosing?
Call 01924 976922 or email hello@gpsbob.com with the tracker wording from your policy.
Ready when you are
Keep the policy valid. Fit the tracker your insurer named.
Not sure if you need S7 or S5? Call 01924 976922 and we will read the schedule with you.