Considering an alternative to SAS Mobile at sasmobile.co.uk? Thatcham Trackers offers fitted S7, S5 and S5 Plus packages with £10.99 monthly monitoring. SAS Mobile is worth comparing when you want a particular tracker manufacturer or technology, including the Tracker-branded S5 range.
Published by Thatcham Trackers. Supplier information checked on 19 September 2026. This article concerns sasmobile.co.uk; prices and availability can change.
Thatcham Trackers vs SAS Mobile
| What to compare | Thatcham Trackers | SAS Mobile |
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| Buying approach | Choose a fitted package by category: S7, S5 or S5 Plus. | Offers manufacturer-led options, including Tracker-branded S5 systems. |
| Monitoring | £10.99/month for our Thatcham tracker packages. | Obtain the current subscription price for the exact device and term. |
| Technology choice | Compare our published device features and the protection your policy requires. | Its Tracker S5 range discusses VHF alongside GPS/GSM technology; check the chosen model. |
| Start protection | Tag-operated S5 Plus and a dedicated EV/hybrid PIN option. | Confirm whether the quoted system includes driver identification only or additional immobilisation. |
Sources: SAS Mobile’s Tracker S5 range and its S5 tracker FAQs.
Why choose Thatcham Trackers?
Our range suits drivers who have been given an insurance category and want to turn that requirement into a clear order. You can compare the device price, monitoring and optional start protection in one place. The same £10.99 monthly monitoring figure makes it easier to understand the running cost across our Thatcham range.
What does Thatcham Trackers cost?
Our fitted S7 is £169, S5 is £349 and S5 Plus is £449, plus monitoring at £10.99/month. That makes standard S5 £480.88 for the fitted device and 12 months of monitoring, excluding optional extras. The first month is paid at checkout and ongoing monthly payments are arranged separately; it is not an extra thirteenth payment.
When to consider SAS Mobile
If your insurer names a Tracker-branded device, or you specifically want to investigate a VHF-equipped system, SAS Mobile’s manufacturer range is relevant to your shortlist. Ask for the precise model and a complete fitted quote, rather than assuming every product under an S5 heading has identical technology.
We have not reused subscription figures from SAS Mobile’s older advice articles as if they were a current quote. Device, installation and monitoring prices should be checked together at the time of purchase. A different technology package may have a different price without either supplier being poor value.
Questions that make the quotes comparable
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Does the exact model satisfy the insurer’s written requirement?
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What is included in the fitted price, including driver tags?
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What will monitoring cost over one year and three years?
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What happens if you replace the car or need a replacement tag?
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Is the fitting date confirmed for your vehicle and postcode?
Choose the protection your policy needs
S7 and S5 are not interchangeable when your insurer specifically requires S5. Standard S5 adds driver identification; it does not automatically include immobilisation. Our S5 Plus adds tag-operated start protection, while the dedicated EV/hybrid model uses a PIN entered through vehicle buttons. Check vehicle compatibility and any named-device requirement before ordering.
Tell us your vehicle and fitting details when you order. We confirm the installation appointment separately, and issue the installation certificate after fitting and activation. Home or work fitting is subject to coverage and availability.
Which should you choose?
Choose Thatcham Trackers for a focused category-led range and a clearly stated monitoring cost. Include SAS Mobile in your comparison when its particular manufacturer or technology matches what you need. Neither a familiar brand nor a low headline price replaces checking the exact package against your policy.
Check the current Thatcham Trackers package
Use our current fitted prices and monitoring totals, insurance requirements guide and fitting and certificate process to compare the same ownership period and features. S5 Plus describes S5 tracking with added immobilisation, not a separate Thatcham certification category.
Send us your vehicle details and insurer’s wording if you need help matching the requirement to a product. Supplier figures elsewhere in this article retain their stated checking date; obtain current quotes before ordering.