Trackstar-Approved Installer · Yorkshire
Trackstar Installation Across Yorkshire — Thatcham S5, S5 Plus and S7, OE-Heritage Tracking
Trackstar has one of the longest pedigrees in UK vehicle tracking — a direct descendant of the Trafficmaster tracking division, with one of the most established police-force liaison desks in the sector. We fit Trackstar S5, S5 Plus and S7 across Yorkshire on premium SUVs, performance cars, vans and motorhomes — with same-day Thatcham certification.
Thatcham-certified
CAT S5 & S7 installer
TASSA member
Verified installer ID
Non-invasive fit
Non-invasive fit
Same-day certificate
Emailed to your insurer
Who Trackstar is
OE-heritage UK tracking brand
Trackstar is the long-standing UK vehicle-tracking brand descended from Trafficmaster's original OE tracking division. Today it operates as an independent Thatcham-approved tracker range with a UK control room and OE-level fitment expertise — a heritage that shows in the install quality and the force-liaison process.
The range we install
Trackstar products
Thatcham S5
Trackstar S5
Driver tags, 24/7 ADR monitoring, multi-network positioning, full app integration. The standard S5 product accepted by every major UK insurer.
Best for
S5-mandated vehicles on mainstream cover
Thatcham S5 Enhanced
Trackstar S5 Plus
Extended recovery, international cover, multi-driver management and a fuller app feature set. The variant most commonly accepted by specialist performance and high-value insurers.
Best for
Specialist-insurer policies, high-value vehicles
Thatcham S7
Trackstar S7
Real-time GPS tracking, smartphone app alerts, geofence and tow-away detection. Right for mid-value cars, vans and leisure vehicles.
Best for
Mid-value cars, vans, leisure vehicles
Engineer's verdict
What Trackstar does well
Tier-one control room
The Trafficmaster heritage shows in control-room discipline — alerts are handled with the kind of structured process you'd expect from a formerly OE-embedded operation.
Strong police-force liaison
Dedicated force-liaison desk with long-running relationships across UK police forces. On active recoveries, this is the detail that determines minutes-to-location.
Robust hardware
Build quality is in the top tier — not the slimmest unit on the market, but engineered to OE specifications for reliability.
Broad insurer acceptance
Trackstar appears on most specialist and mainstream insurer accepted lists — Adrian Flux, A-Plan, Hagerty, Lancaster, NFU Mutual, Sky Insurance, Performance Direct.
The big differentiator
OE heritage — what Trafficmaster DNA actually means
Trafficmaster was the original UK telematics pioneer, with tracker systems OE-fitted to vehicles across several manufacturers from the late 1990s. That heritage matters because install standards, control-room processes and manufacturer integration knowledge have been refined over decades — not years.
For owners, it means the install is typically more predictable and the control-room response is structured rather than ad-hoc.
✓ Trackstar is the right pick if…
- Control-room quality and police liaison matter most to you
- Your insurer names Trackstar or expects S5 Plus on a specialist policy
- You value install rigour and structured recovery over app UX
- You drive a premium SUV or performance car on a specialist policy
✗ Another brand might suit better if…
- App UX polish is your top priority — Scorpion and MetaTrak lead here
- You want a lifetime subscription — MetaTrak offers that; Trackstar is annual
Vehicle match
Where Trackstar is usually the right pick
| Vehicle / Scenario | Why Trackstar |
|---|---|
| Premium SUVs (RR, Defender, Velar, X5, GLE) | S5 Plus + strong control-room recovery |
| Performance saloons (M3, RS6, AMG) | S5 Plus specialist-insurer acceptance |
| High-value vehicles on specialist policies | Often named on Adrian Flux / A-Plan lists |
| Owners who value control-room quality | OE-heritage pays off on active recoveries |
| Multi-driver households | Driver management is mature on S5 Plus |
Subscription tiers
Clear tiers, current pricing confirmed at quote
Trackstar offers tiered annual subscriptions. We'll walk you through the current pricing table and flag which tier your insurer requires.
Trackstar S7
Live GPS, app, geofence, tow-away alerts
Best for: S7 customers
Trackstar S5
ADR, driver tags, police liaison, control-room recovery
Best for: S5-mandated, mainstream cover
Most popular
Trackstar S5 Plus
Extended recovery, international cover, multi-driver, fuller app
Best for: Specialist-insurer policies, high-value vehicles
App & control room
UK-based, staffed 24/7, police-force liaison built in
The Trackstar app handles live tracking, journey history, geofence creation, tow-away alerts, multi-driver management and direct-to-control-room contact on S5 tiers. It's functional rather than flashy — it does the job without competing on UX polish with Scorpion or MetaTrak.
The control room is the standout — UK-based, staffed 24/7, with a dedicated police-liaison function and long-running relationships with forces including West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, North Yorkshire and Humberside. On active incidents, Trackstar's control-room response is in the top tier of the UK market.
Live tracking
Journey history
Tow-away alerts
Multi-driver
Insurer acceptance
Accepted by every major UK underwriter
Trackstar is frequently named on specialist accepted-brand lists — Adrian Flux, A-Plan, Hagerty, Lancaster, NFU Mutual, Sky Insurance, Performance Direct. Mainstream underwriters (Admiral, Aviva, Direct Line, LV=) accept under "Thatcham approved" wording.
Installation process
How we fit a Trackstar
Pre-fit
Confirm vehicle (year/model), category (S5 vs S5 Plus vs S7) and postcode. Fixed price quoted, slot booked.
On the day
Hidden-fit per Trackstar's installer procedure, CAN integration, driver-tag pairing on S5/S5 Plus, bench-tested GPS and cell signal. S7 = 1.5–2.5 h, S5 / S5 Plus = 2–3 h.
Post-fit
Registration to Trackstar control room, app installed, geofences configured, Thatcham certificate emailed same day.
Mobile fitting
Across Yorkshire
Questions we're asked most
Trackstar FAQs
Is Trackstar the same as Trafficmaster?
Trackstar is descended from Trafficmaster's OE tracking division — same heritage, current brand. The control-room processes and police-liaison relationships carry through from that history.
What's the difference between S5 and S5 Plus?
Both are Thatcham S5. S5 Plus adds extended recovery features, fuller international cover and multi-driver management. Specialist insurers often expect Plus on high-value policies — we'll confirm which your insurer requires.
Is Trackstar UK-based?
Yes — UK control room, UK police-force liaison desk, UK-based support.
Is Trackstar better than Scorpion, MetaTrak or SmarTrack?
For control-room discipline and specialist-insurer acceptance, Trackstar is particularly strong. Scorpion and MetaTrak lead on app polish. SmarTrack leads on vans and fleet. We recommend per vehicle and insurer.
Will Adrian Flux / A-Plan / Hagerty accept Trackstar?
Yes — Trackstar is commonly named on all three accepted-brand lists. Send your schedule and we'll confirm the exact category required.
How long is the install?
S7 typically 1.5–2.5 hours; S5 and S5 Plus typically 2–3 hours.
Does Trackstar work in Europe?
Yes — S5 tiers include European cover; S5 Plus extends it further with broader international coverage.
Can I pair Trackstar with Ghost II?
Yes — a common combination on high-value SUVs. Bundle pricing available for a single-visit install.
Book your Trackstar install
Get fitted this week.
Send vehicle, postcode and insurer. We'll recommend the right variant, quote a fixed price and book the next mobile slot.