Owning a Ferrari or Porsche is a lifelong dream for many drivers — the sound, the speed, the prestige. Sadly, that prestige also attracts criminals. In the UK, theft of high-performance vehicles is surging, and thieves are armed with increasingly advanced tools.
The UK theft problem
Recent reports confirm that nearly 130,000 vehicles were stolen in the year ending March 2024 — the highest figure in well over a decade. Many of these were high-value prestige cars, lifted from driveways in the early hours.
A major issue is the use of relay devices and signal jammers. Around 58% of vehicle thefts in England and Wales now involve these electronic gadgets, which copy or block the signal from your key fob to trick the car into unlocking and starting.
Police forces across the country — including Hertfordshire Police — have issued alerts for owners of luxury brands, warning that gangs specifically target vehicles like Porsche and Ferrari because of their resale and export value.
Why Ferrari & Porsche owners are vulnerable
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Keyless entry systems make it easy for thieves to “boost” the fob signal.
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High demand for parts and exports means stolen Ferraris and Porsches can disappear overseas within days.
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Insurance implications: without additional security, insurers may hike premiums or impose stricter conditions.
Smartrack solutions: S5 & iMob
At stolencartrackers.co.uk, we specialise in Smartrack products only. These are Thatcham-approved and designed specifically to stop the kind of thefts making headlines:
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Smartrack S5: A Thatcham Category S5 tracker with Automatic Driver Recognition (ADR). If your Ferrari or Porsche is moved without your tag/app present, our 24/7 monitoring centre is alerted immediately and police are informed.
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Smartrack iMob: An add-on immobiliser that prevents the engine from starting unless the correct tag or smartphone app is detected. Even if thieves have cloned your key, they won’t be able to drive away.
Used together, S5 and iMob provide both recovery and prevention — the best way to secure high-end marques.
Everyday precautions to add on top
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Keep keys in a Faraday pouch or metal box to block relay signals.
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Park in garages or under lighting/CCTV whenever possible.
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Combine electronic tracking with visible deterrents like steering wheel locks.
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Regularly update your car’s software — some manufacturers release patches for security flaws.
What about other products?
If you’ve read about immobilisers such as Autowatch Ghost 2 or Meta Deadlock S5, these are excellent solutions too. While we focus solely on Smartrack here, our sister site gps-cartrackers.com offers those brands as well.
Why you should act now
Government is already clamping down on the sale of relay and jammer devices, recognising their role in modern car theft. But police stress that the best protection remains layered security, starting with a Thatcham-approved tracker and immobiliser.
For a Ferrari, Porsche or any prestige car, installing Smartrack isn’t just smart — it’s essential for peace of mind.
🚨 Don’t leave your Ferrari or Porsche vulnerable.
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Speak to our experts today on 0115 648 4137
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Arrange UK-wide installation of Smartrack S5 (with optional iMob)
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Stay compliant with insurance requirements and stay one step ahead of thieves
Your dream car deserves more than a factory alarm. Protect it properly with Smartrack.