I had the Porsche one. If you want to go for that, the dealer has to activate it and might need to be done a day or so beforehand. Might be worth checking.

 

I also went with the Porsche subscription one, via Vodafone. I don't believe the retailer had to do anything. You just go to MyPorsche and IIRC it's under services etc. It utilises the two tracker fobs that comes with the car.
It's not the cheapest solution out there but it is hardwired into the car and less issues having another company wire something in.

 

also have the Porsche version.
If you are buying from Porsche Centre they should activate the in-car stuff less the tracker free for 1 year (I think), you can then purchase and activate the tracker via the Porsche site using Vodaphone as mentioned - this exactly what I ended up doing.
Would also say, my insurance did not insist on a tracker fitted - so maybe shop around - my premium with old company went up hugely this year, shopped around and ended up getting cheaper than last year, plus some extras from Hastings Direct. Depends on your age/circumstances etc but worth looking at.

 

I would go with Automatrix M Track, the best solution...look them up. I don't have any tracker on my car but I do have an air tag stashed somewhere inside it.
My insurance didn't require one, I live in a category B area and insure through Admiral on a multicar. I pay about 300GBP a year for the Boxster

 

Thank for the responses all. I think I prefer the Porsche system (PVTS?). I have a call in with the dealer to confirm I can use it - the car does have Porsche Connect. I collect tomorrow. I will post pictures

 

So if it already has Connect - you are already half way there.
Simples process to complete - although more pennies to pay - It is packaged and I paid something like GBP 260 (ish) for the 12 months. My basic connect would have run out soon so this covers the connect - pay after your 12 months free - Tracker and the accident emergency thing.
Do make sure you download the APP btw, it is nice to have all the things linked up and accessible.

 

Do you actually want the tracker or does your insurance want it? Admiral have never insisted on a tracker for mine and they also offered some of the most competitive premiums with good cover.

 

It is for the insurance companies benefit. I have gone with PVTS solution, not the cheapest, but i prefer it as it is engineered into the car.

They are my existing insurer (esure) and gave me a very competitive quote, as i was expecting my premium to go up a lot.

 

It is for the insurance companies benefit. I have gone with PVTS solution, not the cheapest, but i prefer it as it is engineered into the car.

They are my existing insurer (esure) and gave me a very competitive quote, as i was expecting my premium to go up a lot.

I was in a similar position with LV when I changed to my GTS in March. They insisted on a tracker to cover the car for theft but the policy was much cheaper than elsewhere so I went with the PVTS subscription.

Their renewal quote from September has now been increased by 50% and the discount for a tracker is now only about £20. It's still competitive with other insurers but had I known they would do this I would have gone elsewhere and not bothered with the PVTS sub.

YMMV etc.

 

FWIW I'm insured with swinton and was aviva before that, and they didn't require a tracker, nor am I paying over the odds.

 

Just renewed my insurance for the 4th year, been with a couple of companies, neither have need a tracker. Somewhat surprisingly, the premium has gone down from £320 to £175 for the year (boxster s, garaged, 4k miles/year) 🥳

 

Tracker for me, is piece of mind for me - not the insurance company vampires 🧛‍♀️
just heard from a friend where his insurance company wants to put telematics box into his non-P car to check his milage and behaviour - told him to tell them to politely go away.
i am assuming none of us here are still in their teens, apologies if there is but honestly, go to a company who respects you not tries to belittle you.

 

Yep - I went with a tracker subscription for peace of mind. The cheaper insurance at the time was just a bonus.

 

@AlexM can I ask who you’re insured with. Mine is coming up for renewal and October.

 

Saga, slightly embarrassingly, although I am in my 50s
It is insured in my wife’s name but with me as the main driver, this also helps with the premium I think.

 

My partner is with Saga and I was before. Will try them this time as part of the renewals process.
thanks