Protect your pride and joy with Tracker UK

This Spring, why not trial a Tracker with Lancaster Insurance as we offer up a special 20% discount on the Tracker system that is taking the motor world by storm.

Whether you are a longstanding classic car owner or a newbie enthusiast, owning, restoring and driving your pride and joy will undoubtedly be a dream come true. Unfortunately, there are others who share an enthusiasm for acquiring a classic car but without investing both time and money for the privilege. Desirable, vintage vehicles have become a common target for professional thieves who are looking to meet demand across the UK and Europe, reports experts at Tracker.

Clive Wain, Head of Police Liaison at Tracker, comments: “The classic car industry has boomed since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, and experts predict that classics that cost less than £10,000 today will rise in value faster than the average savings account. Unfortunately, this makes them an even hotter target for thieves, particularly those keen to exploit demand in territories like Europe, Middle East and Africa. We are continuously intercepting shipping containers packed with stolen vehicles at ports around the country and 2021 was no different.

“Many vintage, classic and veteran cars forego important modern security features which make them an easy target for thieves who are eager to turn their hand to breaking and entering storage facilities and hotwiring or towing away vehicles. A staggering 94% of all vehicles recovered by Tracker in 2021 were stolen without the thief having possession of the keys. And since many modern classics lack the sophisticated identification markings of newer vehicles, vehicle identities are much easier to alter, thus making them harder to trace.”

The good news is, for a small investment, a Tracker SVR device significantly increases the chances of a classic car being found and returned to its rightful owner. Tracker’s ground-breaking stolen vehicle recovery technology works like an electronic homing device, with a covert transmitter hidden in one of several dozen places around the classic vehicle. There is no visible aerial, so the thief won’t know it’s there.

What’s more, you will be supported nationwide by UK police forces in the event of your car being stolen. As the exclusive SVR partner to the UK’s police, Tracker’s detection units are fitted in over 2,000 police patrol vehicles and throughout the national fleet of police helicopters that comprise the National Police Air Service (NPAS). 

Other simple precautions can be taken to deter thieves, explains Clive Wain: “An important barrier to stop thieves is using physical security devices like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps. In the event of a vehicle being stolen, a tracking device will significantly increase the chances of it being quickly recovered and returned before it’s sold on, stripped for parts or shipped abroad.”

Tracker’s Classic Car Security Tips

• Park in busy or well-lit and attended car parks near CCTV cameras
• Never leave the keys in the car or garage
• Ensure the doors are locked, the sunroof and windows are closed
• Don’t leave valuables such as phones and bags in view, but if you have no choice, leave them out of sight in the locked boot
• If you have a garage, use it, if not park a modern car in front of the classic car on the drive, as it is harder to steal
• Invest in an immobiliser and Tracker device for added protection and to reduce insurance premiums
• A car alarm is essential as classics are easier to break into
• At home, don’t keep keys in a place where they can be seen or accessed from outside

Tracker Network (UK) Ltd, the stolen vehicle recovery expert, is offering discounts on selected Tracker products, call Tracker on 0808 5090909 quoting Lancaster for a 20% discount on the Nano Tracker to protect your classic car.