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AndyS Member Since: 27 Feb 2016 Location: Lymington, Hampshire Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() |
I have had the same issue recently.
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Fleagle_UK Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 409 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
They don't (Incontrol app aside if fitted) have a tracker as default. - not even sure if the Incontrol thingy is Thatcham approved. - I may be wrong.
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CS Member Since: 14 Apr 2015 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 1390 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
My understanding is that it would have 'In Control Secure', the LR tracker system and that this is Thatcham 5, a lower standard than Thatcham 6 (6 seems to require a separate card that needs to be in the vehicle to avoid an alert). Privilege (part of Direct Line) seem to recognise/accept In Control Secure. Only Range Rovers since 1988 |
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Fleagle_UK Member Since: 20 Mar 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 409 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
- other way round - cat 5 is higher protection than cat 6. Cat 5 systems use a driver identification card. Cat 6 usually doesn't so cat 6 can't provide for automatic alert triggering. They also don't have remote immobilisation |
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aja500 Member Since: 15 Oct 2017 Location: South East Posts: 826 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thank you all for your comments - Interesting what you say Feagle_uk and it doesn't surprise me about the dealer - Anything to try and make a few extra quid!
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syl Member Since: 24 Jan 2017 Location: Somerset Posts: 30 ![]() |
The incontrol secure Cat 6 system is perfectly adequate for me. The big difference is that a Cat 5 system needs a "token" - which means carrying something else as well as your car key. For it to be of any benefit whatsoever, the token needs to be kept entirely separate from the key (i.e. you can't carry it on the same keyring). That way, if your keys are stolen to take the vehicle, the tracking centre knows there is a problem when the car moves off. I can't be bothered with all of that. It's bad enough having to carry a car key around. To be honest, if my car was stolen I'm not sure whether I'd want it back anyway as it's likely to get trashed. After a few years, as the value of the car falls, the insurance companies won't be bothered about a tracker. If their computer systems were up to scratch they wouldn't bother asking if you had one on a <3 year old FFRR anyway as it's standard fit. It's like asking you if it has an alarm. RRS MY17 SDV6 AB
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aja500 Member Since: 15 Oct 2017 Location: South East Posts: 826 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thank you all for your comments - I'll investigate further to see if a CAT 5 system has also been fitted. |
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caymanblack Member Since: 08 Dec 2015 Location: DEVON Posts: 1151 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Agree CAT 6 is fine but if the car is valued at around £100k or over most insurances will want you to have a CAT 5 which imo is what LR should be fitting.
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aja500 Member Since: 15 Oct 2017 Location: South East Posts: 826 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks caymanblack |
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Bill Member Since: 18 Nov 2017 Location: Essex / Normandy Posts: 1242 ![]() ![]() |
I was on the rr website and it mentions cat6....not sure if that’s just my18’s or earlier... I didn’t know if the car had one or not when I insured it, so replied no to the question,and still got the insurance....might of got better offers if better informed ![]() He who dies with the most toys wins... |
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aja500 Member Since: 15 Oct 2017 Location: South East Posts: 826 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Hi Bill
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ADI Member Since: 13 Oct 2017 Location: South Yorkshire Posts: 70 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
If it helps you can print off the "Certificate of Installation" for the Thatcham cat 6 Stolen Vehicle Tracking System.
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Andy355 Member Since: 21 Nov 2017 Location: London Posts: 45 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have found that insurance companies want a cat 5 on full fat RR, made as I am in central London. As said above the standard fit is a 6. Cat 5 can be fitted by most LR dealers or a specialist |
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AndyS Member Since: 27 Feb 2016 Location: Lymington, Hampshire Posts: 408 ![]() ![]() |
I found, after receiving a competitive quote for a MY17 car that the insurance co wanted a tracker and were quite happy with a CAT6 version. I have asked for this in writing as they were adamant this level was acceptable but refused to accept the InControl system possibly as they are now aware of it's abilities.
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