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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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Immobilisers + Dashcams for
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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 vs factory installed tracking: which one protects your car?
LockCAR is a UK vehicle security brand from AZFO Ltd in Birmingham, and we design and fit immobilisers, GPS trackers and 4G dashcams. This guide is for drivers in the UK who want their car protected and are asking whether the app that came with the car is enough. It explains what factory tracking really does, where it falls short when a car is stolen, and what an aftermarket tracker adds.
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- No subscription on immobilisers
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What factory installed tracking actually does
Most new cars come with a connected-car app, such as My BMW, Land Rover Remote, Mercedes me or FordPass. It is natural to assume that means the car is protected. In practice, these services are built mainly for convenience.
- Remote features
- Depending on brand and subscription, the app can lock the car, pre-condition the climate, show service reminders and vehicle status, and show where the car is parked.
- A subscription you renew
- Many connected services are free for an initial period and then need renewing. If the subscription has lapsed, location features may stop working.
- A unit in the same place on every car
- Factory telematics are fitted at the factory in the same location on every model, which makes them easier for organised thieves to find and disable.
- Designed for convenience, not recovery
- Location updates may be infrequent, and stolen vehicle services often depend on the theft being reported first.
- No prevention
- A connected-car app can tell you where the car is, but it cannot stop a relay attack or CAN injection from starting the engine.
What an aftermarket tracker adds
A dedicated tracker is fitted in a concealed location that varies from car to car, so a thief does not know where to look. It runs independently of the manufacturer’s systems and subscriptions.
Concealed and independent
The tracker is hidden during fitting and reports its position over 4G, without relying on the manufacturer’s cloud or subscription.
Movement alerts to your phone
You get told if the vehicle moves when it should not, so you know something is wrong before the car is far away.
Combined with an immobiliser
In a system such as the LockCar One Plus 4G, the tracker and the relay immobiliser work together, so you get prevention and recovery in one installation.
Factory tracking vs an aftermarket tracker
The difference shows up in what each one does when a car is actually taken.
| Feature | Factory connected service | LockCAR aftermarket system |
|---|---|---|
| Location of unit | Same place on every car of that model | Concealed, varies by installation |
| Depends on manufacturer subscription | Often, yes | No |
| Movement alerts to your phone | Varies by brand | Yes |
| Stops relay or CAN injection theft | No | Yes, with built-in relay immobiliser |
| Remote immobilisation | Rarely | Yes, on LockCar One Plus 4G and Duo RH Plus 4G |
| Keeps working if the factory unit is disabled | No | Yes, independent system |
Which one do you need?
- Keep your factory appIt is useful for remote locking and status, and there is no reason to switch it off. Treat it as convenience rather than security.
- Prevention comes firstA hidden relay immobiliser stops the car being driven away, which stops most thefts before they start.
- Add recovery secondA concealed 4G tracker helps if the car is towed, loaded onto a truck or taken another way.
- Both together is strongestFor a high-value or commonly targeted car, a system that does prevention and recovery in one unit covers both risks.
LockCAR options for prevention and recovery
Prices below are from the LockCAR shop. The dashcam and immobiliser systems include fitting.
| Product | What it includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fob (TAG) IC3262 | Hidden relay immobiliser, disarmed by TAG | £139 kit, £249 fitted |
| PIN code immobiliser | Hidden relay immobiliser, disarmed by PIN on the steering wheel buttons | £189 kit, £299 fitted |
| LockCar One | Dashcam and immobiliser, no GPS tracker | £450 fitted |
| LockCar One Plus 4G | Dashcam, immobiliser and GPS tracker | £499 fitted |
| LockCar Duo RH | Dual-camera dashcam and immobiliser, no GPS tracker | £550 fitted |
| LockCar Duo RH Plus 4G | Dual-camera 4G dashcam, immobiliser and GPS tracker | £699 fitted |
For businesses with five or more vehicles, the LFM Fleet Monitoring Platform adds a live GPS map, geofencing, driver behaviour reports and remote immobilisation on compatible 4G dashcam systems. Fleet pricing on request.
Questions about trackers and factory tracking
Can police track my car using the manufacturer’s app?
Some manufacturers offer a stolen vehicle service that shares location with the police after the theft is reported, but it depends on the brand, your subscription and whether the factory unit is still working. Check what your specific service includes.
Can thieves disable factory tracking?
Factory telematics units are fitted in the same place on every car of a model, which makes them easier for organised gangs to find and disable. A concealed aftermarket tracker is much harder to locate.
Do I still need a tracker if I have an immobiliser?
An immobiliser prevents the car being driven away, which stops most thefts. A tracker adds recovery if the car is towed, loaded onto a truck or taken another way. For high-value vehicles, having both gives the most complete protection.
Will an aftermarket tracker affect my factory connected services?
No. LockCAR units are fitted so that factory functions, including connected-car apps, keep working as before.
Does a LockCAR tracker need a subscription?
The LockCAR immobilisers need no subscription: you pay once. For businesses running five or more vehicles, the LFM Fleet Monitoring Platform has fleet pricing on request.
What is the difference between a tracker and an immobiliser?
An immobiliser stops the car being driven away by keeping the engine blocked until your tag or PIN is present. A tracker reports where the car is and alerts you when it moves. Prevention first, recovery second.
Can I have a tracker and an immobiliser fitted together?
Yes. The LockCar One Plus 4G combines a dashcam, an immobiliser and a GPS tracker in one fitted system for £499, and the Duo RH Plus 4G adds a second camera for £699.
Written by the LockCAR engineering team. We design and build our immobilisers in the UK and fit them through our approved installers. Meet the engineers. Last updated .
