Thatcham Insurance Approved S5+
Thatcham S5 Plus Trackers FAQs
The GPSBob Thatcham S5 Plus is the same insurance-approved tracking device as the Thatcham S5, with one key addition: if the fob isn't present, the vehicle is immobilised, adding a physical layer of theft prevention on top of standard driver authorisation.
Both use the same fob for driver authorisation. The difference is that the Thatcham S5 Plus adds immobilisation: if the fob isn't present, the vehicle simply won't start, whereas the standard S5 alerts you to unauthorised use without physically stopping the engine.
The GPSBob Thatcham S5 Plus requires the fob to be present before the engine will start. If the fob isn't detected, the vehicle is immobilised, preventing an unauthorised driver from moving it at all.
No. The GPSBob Thatcham S5 Plus is available for cars, vans, motorhomes, and motorbikes.
Yes, GPSBob charges a low flat monthly cost of £9.99, the same rate as the standard S5, covering 24/7 monitoring, the tracking app, and full access to the immobilisation and authorisation features.
Many insurers offer discounts of up to 20% on vehicles fitted with a GPSBob Thatcham S5 Plus, since it meets Thatcham's certification standard and adds immobilisation on top of driver authorisation and 24/7 monitoring.
Yes. GPSBob provides free nationwide installation for the Thatcham S5 Plus, with a professional installer coming to your home, workplace, or dealership.
The GPSBob Thatcham S5 Plus suits anyone who wants the vehicle physically immobilised without the fob present, rather than just alerted to unauthorised use. It's a good fit for high-value vehicles, fleets, and anyone whose insurer specifically requires immobilisation.