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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: SCOTTE on 25 May 2016, 21:41

Title: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: SCOTTE on 25 May 2016, 21:41

Hi guys

I see on the VW site there is an extra to have a the factory fit cobra tracker system fitted, Is it worth it? does it reduce insurance by much?

Im looking for all good and bad points please.

Thanks

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: p3asa on 25 May 2016, 23:37

I'd personally put the money into prevention rather than detection.

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: king monkey on 26 May 2016, 06:18

Personally speaking, I wouldn't be without one. Just make sure you factor in the annual subscription.

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: mustard on 26 May 2016, 06:44

My insurers insist on a tracker, had to fit one to my GTI and have ordered one with my R.

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: gtiaps on 26 May 2016, 06:45

Quote from: SCOTTE on 25 May 2016, 21:41

Hi guys

I see on the VW site there is an extra to have a the factory fit cobra tracker system fitted, Is it worth it? does it reduce insurance by much?

Im looking for all good and bad points please.

Thanks

Got mine fitted locally spot on bloke great system app on phone tells you where your car is and is monitored 24/7 and they contact you if your car moved without ignition or your key is not used  no annual installments one off payment for life of ownership  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: Bungleaio on 26 May 2016, 07:57

I don't want one. If my car gets stolen I'd rather not get it back. It's not like the thief is going to drive it carefully is it. 

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: vw spur on 26 May 2016, 09:11

Quote from: Bungleaio on 26 May 2016, 07:57

I don't want one. If my car gets stolen I'd rather not get it back. It's not like the thief is going to drive it carefully is it.

Exactly how I see it too

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: mjh_056 on 26 May 2016, 09:54

Quote from: vw spur on 26 May 2016, 09:11

Quote from: Bungleaio on 26 May 2016, 07:57

I don't want one. If my car gets stolen I'd rather not get it back. It's not like the thief is going to drive it carefully is it.

Exactly how I see it too

Think share that sentiment, will just have to endure the inconvenience of 16-20 week wait for it to be replaced.

Though the flipside is that these people have no care for the emotional damage they can cause on top of the huge amount of hassle also for honest hardworking folk, so you want them caught also.

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: king monkey on 26 May 2016, 17:47

Totally understand what people are saying but when my gti went GMP said if it had a tracker there'd be a 95% chance it'd be returned. That does help with insurance costs as I'm paying the price now. I suppose all insurance companies find a way to stick it to all of us though!

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: SCOTTE on 26 May 2016, 21:03

Thanks all  :smiley: some very good points there, anyone know how much you can save on your insurance by having t on your car?

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: king monkey on 27 May 2016, 06:54

Not 100% sure. But what I do know is that the £300 Megane I bought while without a car was more expensive to insure than my S3 with a tracker. Then again, having the car in a garage overnight increased my premium!  :laugh:

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: gtiaps on 27 May 2016, 07:48

Quote from: SCOTTE on 26 May 2016, 21:03

Thanks all  :smiley: some very good points there, anyone know how much you can save on your insurance by having t on your car?

I personally would ask your insurer what savings your likely to save and weigh it up against the cost of the tracker.
Minw cost  £400 for lifetime of ownership as iv bought my Gti and not looking to get rid in 3yrs  :whistle: :whistle:

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: miniman on 30 May 2016, 16:56

Try a cheaper sim card type from e-bay,they actually do work, by sending you the map location etc, just by ringing the sim number installed.
Spend the savings on prevention..

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: ASKendrew on 30 May 2016, 20:33

Quote from: gtiaps on 26 May 2016, 06:45

Quote from: SCOTTE on 25 May 2016, 21:41

Hi guys

I see on the VW site there is an extra to have a the factory fit cobra tracker system fitted, Is it worth it? does it reduce insurance by much?

Im looking for all good and bad points please.

Thanks

Got mine fitted locally spot on bloke great system app on phone tells you where your car is and is monitored 24/7 and they contact you if your car moved without ignition or your key is not used  no annual installments one off payment for life of ownership  :whistle: :whistle:

What brand is that dude? :smiley:

Title: Re: Factory Fit Cobra Tracking System.
Post by: gtiaps on 31 May 2016, 14:24

Quote from: ASKendrew on 30 May 2016, 20:33

Quote from: gtiaps glink=topic=277975.msg2541319#msg2541319 date=1464241554

Quote from: SCOTTE on 25 May 2016, 21:41

Hi guys

I see on the VW site there is an extra to have a the factory fit cobra tracker system fitted, Is it worth it? does it reduce insurance by much?

Im looking for all good and bad points please.

Thanks

Got mine fitted locally spot on bloke great system app on phone tells you where your car is and is monitored 24/7 and they contact you if your car moved without ignition or your key is not used  no annual installments one off payment for life of ownership  :whistle: :whistle:

What brand is that dude? :smiley:

Its run by Global Telemetrics If ya wanna pm me il give you the guys no that supplied and fitted mine.  :whistle: