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Ashley Member Since: 28 May 2020 Location: Bromley Posts: 30 |
I had my 2017 RR stolen with the keyless method.The tracker worked for 30minutes.Quote from JLR Tracking centre "They probably broke off the antenna" The JLR subscription is a complete waste of money.I have had a tracker fitted ,Ghost system,keys in faraday box and a steering lock. Swinton who I claimed from declined to cover new car ,Churchill on line were reasonably priced. |
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16th Nov 2021 12:14pm |
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Bigbill2656 Member Since: 14 Sep 2021 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 33 |
OK
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16th Nov 2021 12:20pm |
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MartinD Member Since: 20 Oct 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 303 |
Ive just checked my policy documents. The only mention of 'theft' relates to my excess and there is no mention of tracker, anywhere. 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - 'Black Betty'
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16th Nov 2021 12:36pm |
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Bigbill2656 Member Since: 14 Sep 2021 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 33 |
Have a look at where it says what's covered and what's not in this churchill one it says theft is not covered if they insisted on a tracker.
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16th Nov 2021 12:50pm |
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MartinD Member Since: 20 Oct 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 303 |
Well well well.
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16th Nov 2021 1:01pm |
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Bigbill2656 Member Since: 14 Sep 2021 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 33 |
told you sneaky aren't they I have just been talking to FCA on 08001116768 and logged a complaint which they are shocked this hasn't been picked up before.
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16th Nov 2021 1:17pm |
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MartinD Member Since: 20 Oct 2010 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 303 |
Nope, don't think so. If I was asked, I'd have said no. 2011 4.4 TDV8 Vogue SE - 'Black Betty'
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16th Nov 2021 2:05pm |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2575 |
18MY-onwards (I think) have Ultra Wideband keys for which the signal supposedly can’t be intercepted and boosted, rather than the “sleeping” keys. |
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16th Nov 2021 2:31pm |
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Ashley Member Since: 28 May 2020 Location: Bromley Posts: 30 |
I really wouldn't trust anything Land Rover say about security. |
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16th Nov 2021 2:46pm |
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Rob99 Member Since: 03 May 2016 Location: Gatwick Posts: 1433 |
I've just checked my policy documents from Churchill and, whilst it does indeed say theft is not covered if you aren't using a tracking device, it also clearly states "If we need you to use a tracking device, you can see this under ‘Endorsements’ in your car insurance details" Can't find any reference in my policy document to it and they haven't told me I need one! In addition, because I never want to use an insurance company who insist on a tracker (it only protects THEM from the loss) I always declare in the initial quote that the car doesn't have a tracker fitted so I'm always up-front about it. Here's a thought.........does anyone know if any of the companies that provide tracking systems and subscriptions are owned by any of the insurers? 2021 D350 Fifty Edition - Carpathian Grey 2017 4.4 SDV8 Autobiography (2021-2024) - Santorini Black 2012 4.4 TDV8 Westminster (2016-2021) - Santorini Black |
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16th Nov 2021 5:06pm |
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Bigbill2656 Member Since: 14 Sep 2021 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 33 |
Well I can assure you Churchill was the one I bought the insurance off and it only became apparent when I tried to claim the multi car discount. They took it to the underwriter and they said all Range Rovers must have a tracker or they are not covered for theft. I would tell you to phone them but when you know you’re not covered then what? I promise you they will tell you you must have one. I spent about half a hour again talking to their underwriters today after over a hour yesterday to customer services.
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16th Nov 2021 5:23pm |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2575 |
https://www.fiaregion1.com/club-news-secur...orts-adac/ https://dwkujuq9vpuly.cloudfront.net/news/...y-ADAC.pdf The reality is that they’re desirable to thieves, whatever the precautions. |
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16th Nov 2021 7:03pm |
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Philip Member Since: 05 Jan 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2575 |
“The only car they couldn’t start was the Land Rover Discovery, which has ultra-wide-band radio technology.”
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16th Nov 2021 7:07pm |
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Kot Member Since: 10 Mar 2021 Location: broadland Posts: 1231 |
Good independent info here, (especially if you dont believe JLR ), and especially the 2nd link, fortunately mine has wide band, but even so, the first thing I did on driving it off the forecourt was to disable keyless technology. Why would you put your car at extra risk? even if you have WB. 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue |
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17th Nov 2021 10:24am |
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