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Immobilisers only for
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CAN BUS Immobiliser
PIN CODE Car Immobiliser LockCar CAN-IMMO – Fitted
- PIN to start
- Optional tag
- Bluetooth app
PIN CODE to START – NO PIN. NO START – LOCKCAR CAN-IMMO Immobiliser – Smart Advanced CAN Bus Vehicle Immobiliser – entering the PIN CODE each startup
£299.00 £350.00
App + Tag Immobiliser
TAG FOB Car Immobiliser LockCar IC3262 TAG Immobiliser
- Hands-free tag
- Mobile app
- Anti-hijack
TAG FOB KEY to START – NO FOB. NO START – LOCKCAR IC3262 Immobiliser – Smart Immobiliser – authorizes the car to start if it detects the fob…
£249.00 £299.00
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Dashcam + Immobiliser + App
Dashcam + Immobiliser LockCar One – Free Fitting
- Immobiliser
- Dashcam
- 24/7 recording
- App
LockCar ONE is a professional dash camera with 24/7 monitoring, SD recording, and smart immobiliser integration. Built for security, durability, and total control in the UK.
£450.00 £550.00
Dashcam + Immobiliser + App
Dashcam + immobiliser Lockcar Duo Rh – Free Fitting
- Immobiliser
- Dual camera
- GPS
- App
Local MCU system security. Power ON 24/7. Smart parking mode. Local car status, Immobilization, Local GPS Traking, Local Cameras Front + Driver. FREE UK INSTALLATION
£550.00 £650.00
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4G Live Dashcams + Immobilisers for
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4G + Dashcam + Immobiliser + App
Dashcam + Immobiliser + Tracker LockCar One Plus 4G- Free Fitting
- Immobiliser
- Dashcam
- 4G live view
- GPS tracker
LockCar One Plus is 4G remote access and intelligent immobiliser. Designed for modern threats, this advanced anti-theft system allows you to monitor and control your car from anywhere,…
£499.00 £600.00
4G + Dashcam + Immobiliser + App
4G Daschcam + Immobiliser + Tracker Lockcar Duo Rh Plus 4G – Free Fitting
- Immobiliser
- Dual camera
- 4G live view
- GPS
Remote access via 4g permanently. Power ON 24/7. Smart parking mode. Real-time car status, Immobilization, Real-time GPS Traking, Live Cameras Front + Driver. FREE UK INSTALLATION
£699.00 £750.00
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Message us on WhatsAppGPS tracker battery optimisation: a pro guide for UK car owners
LockCAR designs GPS trackers and 4G dashcams in the UK, and we hardwire them so they never need charging. This guide explains how a battery-powered tracker spends its power, how to set update intervals and sleep modes for longer life, and when a hardwired tracker suits UK car owners better.
- Longer battery life
- Faster updates on the move
- Or no battery at all
What drains a GPS tracker battery
A battery tracker has to balance two jobs: knowing where the car is and staying alive long enough to tell you.
- Finding the satellites
- Getting a position from cold takes the most energy, because the receiver has no recent fix to start from.
- Sending each position over 4G
- Every update the tracker reports costs extra power on top of the satellite fix.
- Short update intervals
- A tracker that reports every few seconds all day drains far faster than one that reports when something changes.
- Weak signal
- In garages and multi-storey car parks the tracker works harder to find satellites and the mobile network. Read how trackers behave underground.
- Cold weather
- Batteries hold less charge in the cold, so a winter of outdoor parking shortens the time between charges.
- Frequent wake-ups
- A motion sensor set too sensitive wakes the tracker every time a lorry passes or the wind rocks the car.
How to set a battery tracker for longer life
These are the settings a professional installer would start with, then adjust to how you use the car.
Let it sleep when the car is parked
Use motion-triggered tracking, so the GPS and 4G parts power down between updates and wake when the car moves.
Use two intervals, not one
Report every 10 to 30 seconds while moving, so you can follow a stolen car, and every 5 to 15 minutes while parked to confirm it has not moved.
Put charging on a routine
Pick a regular day to charge and check the battery level in the app, so the tracker never runs flat when you need it.
Battery tracker or hardwired 4G tracker?
For a car you drive every day, a hardwired tracker removes the trade-off between update speed and battery life.
| Tracker set-up | Needs charging | Follows the car live | Stops the engine | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery tracker, long interval | Yes, but less often | Only after it wakes | No | Trailers, stored cars, occasional checks |
| Battery tracker, short interval | Yes, often | Yes, until the battery runs low | No | Short periods of close monitoring |
| Hardwired 4G, LockCar One Plus 4G | No, uses the car’s supply | Yes | Yes, immobiliser included | A daily car you want to protect |
When hardwired is the better answer
- You want live updates during a theftA hardwired tracker can report often without you worrying about the battery.
- You do not want another charging routineIt draws from the car’s own electrical system, so it is always ready.
- You want to stop the theft, not just follow itThe LockCar One Plus 4G pairs the tracker with an immobiliser and a dashcam, £499 fitted.
- You want it hiddenA hardwired unit is fitted behind trim by an approved installer, not tucked under a seat.
A tracker finds the car; an immobiliser keeps it
A tracker, battery or hardwired, tells you where the car has gone. It does not stop it leaving. If theft is your main worry, start with an immobiliser, which will not let the engine run for anyone without your TAG, ring, watch or PIN, such as the fob (TAG) immobiliser at £249 fitted, and add tracking on top.
Battery and tracker questions
How long does a GPS tracker battery last?
There is no single answer. It depends on the update interval, how often the car moves, signal strength and temperature. Longer intervals and motion-triggered sleep make the biggest difference.
What update interval should I use for theft recovery?
Use a short interval while the car is moving, so you can follow it, and a long one while parked. A motion sensor that switches between the two gives you both.
Does a hardwired tracker need charging?
No. A hardwired tracker takes power from the car’s own electrical system, so there is no battery to charge or replace.
Can thieves find a battery tracker?
They may look for one, especially if it is loose under a seat or in the boot. A hardwired tracker is wired in behind trim, which makes it harder to spot and remove quickly.
Which LockCAR systems include a GPS tracker?
The LockCar One Plus 4G at £499 and the LockCar Duo RH Plus 4G at £699. Both include a dashcam, an immobiliser and fitting.
Is a battery tracker enough on its own?
It helps you find a car after it has gone, but it will not stop the engine starting. Pair it with an immobiliser if you want to stop the theft in the first place.
Written by the LockCAR engineering team. We design and build CAN bus immobilisers, GPS trackers and 4G dashcams in the UK and fit them through our approved installers. Meet the engineers. Last updated .
