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Insurance Approved Vehicle Trackers: Thatcham S5, S5 Plus and S7 Explained
What insurance approval means, how the Thatcham categories compare and how to choose the right device before fitting.
6 minute read · Updated 9 August 2026
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Nine practical guides covering specification, compliance, installation and security.
- Fitting Telematics and Camera Hardware to Commercial Vehicles
What good telematics and camera installation involves on commercial vehicles, the risks of poor fitting, and how to plan and vet installation work across a fleet. - Automated Tachograph Downloads for Fleet Compliance
The 28-day driver card and 90-day vehicle unit download rules explained, plus how automated remote tachograph downloads work and what to look for in a system. - A Guide to Vehicle Immobilisers for Commercial Fleets
How vehicle immobilisers defeat keyless and relay theft, what theft really costs a fleet, and how approved immobilisers work alongside trackers and insurance. - FORS Explained: Bronze, Silver and Gold Requirements
What the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme involves at Bronze, Silver and Gold level, the vehicle safety equipment typically required, and how to prepare for accreditation. - The Direct Vision Standard (DVS): A Guide for Fleet Operators
How DVS star ratings work, what the Progressive Safe System includes, where the London enforcement zone applies and what changed on 28 October 2024. - A Guide to Fleet Safety Cameras
An operator guide to the six main types of fleet safety camera, the use cases they serve, and the risks and hidden costs to weigh before specifying a system. - A Guide to Fleet CCTV Systems
What vehicle CCTV is, how live view and regular recording systems compare, and how to choose the right camera configuration for your fleet. - What Are Fleet Dash Cams? A Guide for Fleet Operators
A guide for fleet operators covering what fleet dash cams are, the main camera types, the benefits for commercial fleets and what to look for when specifying a system. - Insurance Approved Vehicle Trackers: Thatcham S5, S5 Plus and S7 Explained
What insurance approved vehicle trackers are, how Thatcham S7, S5 and S5 Plus compare, and how to choose and certify the right category for a policy.
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