Love him, love his car

As Christmas draws closer and the last-minute panic begins, your other half may be happier polishing his sports car than helping to wrap presents and more interested in brake fluid levels than basting the turkey. So, if you’re struggling to compete with what is hopefully the ‘second’ greatest love in his life, why not buy him a present that will give him the peace of mind to turn his attentions to you this winter?

We all know that men are extremely protective about their vehicles, whether it’s a sleek two-seater convertible, a turbocharged 4x4, or a priceless classic. If the last thing your other half does before bed is check the driveway to make sure his pride and joy is safe, then a CobraTrak GPS vehicle tracking system should be at the top of your Christmas shopping list.

With improvements in alarm and immobiliser technology, criminals have turned to stealing vehicle keys in order to overcome anti-theft devices. If this happens, there is little chance of your loved one being reunited with his most treasured possession, unless the vehicle is fitted with a GPS tracking system. With CobraTrak’s proactive tracking systems with Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR), the driver is issued with a unique ADR card, which recognises him as the authorised driver. If the vehicle is driven or moved and the ADR card has not been detected, a silent alert will be transmitted to the Secure Operating Centre (SOC), who will contact the authorised driver to ensure that a vehicle theft has not taken place. If a theft is confirmed, Cobra UK immediately tracks the vehicle using GPS/GSM technology.

Once a theft is reported to the police, Cobra UK liaises with local forces to aid in the recovery of the vehicle, providing pinpoint positioning and police liaison in local language across 36 European countries and Russia. Not only will his prized run-around be traceable in the UK and Europe, but by using CobraTrak, it can be located worldwide wherever GSM operates, leaving him safe in the knowledge that should the worst happen, he will have the support he needs to retrieve the vehicle.

Furthermore, with the range-topping CobraTrak 5, which complies with the highest vehicle security regulations (Thatcham Category 5), he will also get the added benefit of Engine Crank Inhibition. With police authorisation, Cobra is able to send an alert to the vehicle to prevent the engine being restarted, increasing the chance of your vehicle being recovered undamaged.

In the last 12 months, 6.4% of vehicle-owning households have experienced one or more vehicle-related thefts, so being proactive is essential in making one of his most expensive and precious purchases safe. Unlike those gold cufflinks or yet another cashmere jumper, you may not be able to wrap the CobraTrak system and put it in his stocking, but it is a gift that he will definitely appreciate.

Cobra UK’s stolen vehicle tracking systems, RRP from £733, are available for a limited period at a special price, starting from £599

(CobraTrak Q – price includes GPS tracking system, installation by a Cobra trained engineer, 12 months subscription and two year warranty. Price includes 15% VAT).

For more information, visit cobravehiclesecurity.co.uk