Thatcham Trackers

Confused between Thatcham S7, S5 & S5 PLUS trackers? Discover the key differences, insurance discounts, features & which Thatcham-approved tracker is best for your car in 2025.

Choose the Right Thatcham Tracker – S7 | S5 | S5 PLUS Explained

S7 Trackers - Most affordable Thatcham Approved Device (Previously known as Category 7)

Best for most insurance requirements & up to 10% discount

  • Previously known as Category 7 / Thatcham 7
  • Full GPS/GSM live tracking via smartphone app and web portal
  • Instant location updates + journey history
  • 24/7 Secure Monitoring Centre
  • Police-level stolen vehicle tracking (Secure Operating Centre contacts police directly)
  • 4G enabled device
  • European coverage included as standard
  • Accepted by 95%+ of insurers when they simply say “Thatcham-approved tracker required”
  • Perfect for vehicles £40k–£75k or when the insurer hasn’t specified S5
  • Fully fitted with instant digital certificate
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S5 Trackers - When the lower standard won't do (Previously known as Category 5/6

The higher-spec level insurers increasingly demand – up to 25% discount

  • Everything in S7 plus Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR) cards/tags
  • 24/7 Secure Monitoring Centre watches your car even when you’re asleep
  • Police-level stolen vehicle tracking (Secure Operating Centre contacts police directly)
  • Over 95% recovery rate within hours
  • Mandatory for many Range Rovers, Land Rovers, BMW M, Audi RS, Porsche, high-performance cars and vehicles over £75k
  • Required when your insurer specifically states “Category S5” or “Thatcham S5”
  • Fully fitted with instant certificate
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S5 PLUS – Maximum Protection & Biggest Discount –(Previously known as Category 5/6)

The higher-spec level insurers increasingly demand – up to 25% discount

  • Everything in S7 plus Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR) tags
  • Engine Immobilisationan
  • 24/7 Secure Monitoring Centre watches your car even when you’re asleep
  • Police-level stolen vehicle tracking (Secure Operating Centre contacts police directly)
  • Over 95% recovery rate within hours
  • Mandatory for many Range Rovers, Land Rovers, BMW M, Audi RS, Porsche, high-performance cars and vehicles over £75k
  • Required when your insurer specifically states “Category S5” or “Thatcham S5”
  • Fully fitted with instant certificate
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