Chubb launches new vehicle tracker to protect UK customers from car theft

The Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker system is suitable for any vehicle make or model and comes with a range of features, including driver recognition, remote deactivation, and a phone app that provides live location details, journey history, and geofence creation.

“The number of luxury vehicles stolen has increased significantly in recent years as car thieves deploy ever-more sophisticated technology,” said Stephen Vaughan, head of personal risk services, Europe at Chubb. “Chubb’s vehicle trackers have been developed to provide the highest available level of security for our customers to help protect their vehicles and provide them with peace of mind.”

The Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker Plus also offers enhanced security against keyless theft. Its “No Tag, No Start” feature immobilises a vehicle when the driver detection card is not in range or switched off.

Both Chubb vehicle trackers have the highest Thatcham Security certification and are supported by stolen vehicle recovery specialist Global Telemetrics. Global Telemetrics has recovered cars worth more than £127m in the last four years.

The Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker Plus costs £804, including installation and a one-year subscription. For year two and onwards subscriptions, the fee is £199 per year. The Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker costs £564, including installation and a one-year subscription. The fee is £159 per year for subscriptions in year two and onwards. Car owners will also receive tracker subscription renewal reminders from Chubb to ensure they maintain continuous coverage.

The launch of the Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker comes as car thefts in the UK are on the rise. In 2022, there were over 130,000 car thefts in England and Wales, an increase of 24.9% from the previous year.

The Chubb S5 Vehicle Tracker is a valuable tool for car owners who want to protect their vehicles from theft. The system’s range of features and high level of security makes it a good choice for anyone who wants to keep their car safe.