Tracker for insurance on M5
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Printed Date: 30-April-2024 at 03:20
Topic: Tracker for insurance on M5
Posted By: Barrym
Subject: Tracker for insurance on M5
Date Posted: 15-January-2004 at 20:41
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My insurance company is insisting on a tracking device being fitted to my M5 E34 3.6, in order to be covered for Theft. Anyone know where I can get this done cheap? ------------- BarryM |
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Posted By: frank
Date Posted: 15-January-2004 at 22:13
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Try somebody else and save yourself the money. I'm using Liverpool Victoria for second year. (on road and inner london postcode + 6 points)
Frank ------------- 1993 M5 E34 3.8 Vorsprung durch M Technik! |
Posted By: steve1
Date Posted: 15-January-2004 at 22:16
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Good advice, not all insurance companies want them, and you probably won't get a cheap one anyway, it just depends which model you go for. ------------- 1990 black sport evo- Now Sold 1988 325i touring ( written off ) 2002 ZM Coupe, hamann styling 328i touring ( '95 ) |
Posted By: Barrym
Date Posted: 16-January-2004 at 02:49
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Thanks guys - everyone says the same thing so I guess I'll just have to put the effort in and look arround for another insurance co. ------------- BarryM |
Posted By: mmm-five
Date Posted: 16-January-2004 at 11:15
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I second the Liverpool Victoria suggestion. £400 for a tracker, plus £100-200 a year to run, all to save £50 a year on your premium - forget it. In essence you are paying more to save the insurance company paying out as the car will ultimately be recovered if it is stolen. ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 20-January-2004 at 21:52
But isn't that the whole point? I've got a Tracker fitted, as I want to at least TRY and get my car back as soon as possible, because hopefully it will still be in (almost) one piece! 
The little scr*ts that nick Fiesta's and Astra's hopefully won't try my Beemer, but serious thieves might, and it's them I'm trying to guard against. Wheel lock / Alarm / Immobiliser / Tracker - gives me a fighting chance I hope!!  ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
mmm-five wrote:Posted By: frank
Date Posted: 20-January-2004 at 22:43
Just take the M5 badge off the mugs then think its an old E34. Personally dont think the trackers worth it for the price. Still whatever gives a good nights sleep.  ------------- 1993 M5 E34 3.8 Vorsprung durch M Technik! |