Hi folks,
As you'll see, I'm also a new member of the forum and a very happy (privateer) owner of a shiny, sparkly Black, 'previously enjoyed' 2001 1.4 SE model, which benefits from a grey leather interior, the Bose upgrade and lovely ECC. After my aged VW Scirocco, it really is like moving from standard to first class on an aeroplane.
Not to say that the Scirocco wasn't a brilliant car, which I was still very happy to drive all the way to the South of France on two trouble and stress free occasions. Just I wanted some modern safety features, good fuel economy and leather seats in another modern classic design.
The awesome sound system was important, so I'm very glad that it's quite as meaty as it is 'cos any customising won't sit well, if I have to sell it on for any reason.
Anyway, since I live in London, and I have experienced what claiming for a stolen car does to your insurance premiums, I want to do all I can to keep this vehicle in my possession.
To whit, 001 Mobile in Hersham (a rather slick outfit, attracting, it would appear, a significant proportion of the large gobbets of cash which are splurged on I.C.E in Surrey, each year) have quoted me 254.47 for fitting the 'Retrieve' system. This system is activated once the owner notices the car has disappeared and calls the police. If the car is on a boat (as the chap in the shop seemed to suggest was likely?? Realistic RHD markets surely only in the UK), this is not much good.
So then there's the 'Monitor' system, which detects any movement automatially, for example, if the car were loaded onto a low-loader. At 382 quid, this was the unit he was steering me towards.
Then, of course, you have to add on the 99 quid-a-year subscription or £299 for the duration of ownership. All in all, a pretty penny.
So, now I've given lots of background info, could any of you guys give me your first-hand experiences of the tracker systems? Is it worth it, which one would you recommend, any horror stories, huge insurance savings, etc.?
Any and all viewpoints appreciated.
Kind regards,
James
As you'll see, I'm also a new member of the forum and a very happy (privateer) owner of a shiny, sparkly Black, 'previously enjoyed' 2001 1.4 SE model, which benefits from a grey leather interior, the Bose upgrade and lovely ECC. After my aged VW Scirocco, it really is like moving from standard to first class on an aeroplane.
Not to say that the Scirocco wasn't a brilliant car, which I was still very happy to drive all the way to the South of France on two trouble and stress free occasions. Just I wanted some modern safety features, good fuel economy and leather seats in another modern classic design.
The awesome sound system was important, so I'm very glad that it's quite as meaty as it is 'cos any customising won't sit well, if I have to sell it on for any reason.
Anyway, since I live in London, and I have experienced what claiming for a stolen car does to your insurance premiums, I want to do all I can to keep this vehicle in my possession.
To whit, 001 Mobile in Hersham (a rather slick outfit, attracting, it would appear, a significant proportion of the large gobbets of cash which are splurged on I.C.E in Surrey, each year) have quoted me 254.47 for fitting the 'Retrieve' system. This system is activated once the owner notices the car has disappeared and calls the police. If the car is on a boat (as the chap in the shop seemed to suggest was likely?? Realistic RHD markets surely only in the UK), this is not much good.
So then there's the 'Monitor' system, which detects any movement automatially, for example, if the car were loaded onto a low-loader. At 382 quid, this was the unit he was steering me towards.
Then, of course, you have to add on the 99 quid-a-year subscription or £299 for the duration of ownership. All in all, a pretty penny.
So, now I've given lots of background info, could any of you guys give me your first-hand experiences of the tracker systems? Is it worth it, which one would you recommend, any horror stories, huge insurance savings, etc.?
Any and all viewpoints appreciated.
Kind regards,
James