Difference between Thatcham category 5, 6 and 7
Category 5, 6 and 7 offer different levels of security with category 5 offering the highest level of security including level 1 police response and engine immobilisation.
Thatcham category 5
Thatcham category 5 trackers provide the maximum amount of security, including; Level 1 Police response, remote immobilisation, Police or Licenced security agreement, driver identification, motion sensor, street mapping and position data.
Thatcham category 6
Thatcham category 6 provides you with tracking data with street mapping, position data and a motion sensor all part of the specification. Level 1 Police response or remote immobilisation are not available but driver identification, Police or Licenced security agreement being optional on some cat6 devices.
Thatcham category 7
Thatcham category 7 provides stolen vehicle recovery with a Police or Licenced security agreement being part of the deal. Level 1 Police response or remote immobilisation are not available but driver identification, motion sensor, street mapping and position data are optional on certain cat7 devices.
About Thatcham Recognised Installers
For insurance purposes always look out for the Thatcham Recognised Installer certificate or logo (shown below) as the old VSIB scheme ended in 2009.
