Both are Thatcham S5 trackers with driver-recognition tags and round-the-clock monitoring, so either satisfies a policy that asks for S5. The real differences are the subscription options and what each pairs with.
Side by side
| Meta Trak S5 VTS | ScorpionTrack S5-VTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Thatcham S5 | Thatcham S5 |
| Driver tags | Yes | Yes, two included |
| Monitoring | 24/7 Secure Operating Centre | 24/7 theft monitoring with police liaison |
| Subscription, 1 year | £189.95 | £155 |
| Longer terms | 3 years £499.95 | 2 to 5 years, or lifetime £585; monthly £13.49 |
| Immobilisation option | Deadlock, the same tracker with no-tag-no-start | Pairs with the Scorpion X-Series immobiliser |
| Manufacturer warranty | Confirmed with your quote | 2 years |
Subscription prices are each manufacturer's published prices, September 2026.
Choose Meta Trak if…
- you want tracking and immobilisation in one fit: Meta Trak's Deadlock stops the engine starting without the tag
- you're protecting something other than a car. Meta Trak's S5 fits vans, trucks, motorhomes, motorcycles and plant
Choose ScorpionTrack if…
- you'd rather pay monthly, or buy lifetime cover once
- you're also fitting the Scorpion X-Series immobiliser, as one tag then covers both
- you travel abroad: ScorpionTrack tracks across the UK, Ireland and Europe
Why it matters locally
The West Midlands had the second-highest rate of vehicle crime in England and Wales in the year to March 2026, behind only London (ONS). West Midlands Police recorded 12,196 vehicles stolen in 2025, with Ford the most stolen make (West Midlands PCC). Nationally, 44.94% of stolen vehicles were recovered in 2025 (DVLA data via Fleet News). A monitored S5 tracker with driver recognition means the monitoring centre is alerted as soon as the vehicle moves without its tag.
Before you choose
Check your policy wording. Some insurers name approved brands as well as the category. Send it to us with your make, model and year, and we'll match the tracker to it and give you a fixed quote before anything is booked.
We work across Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Solihull, Cannock, Wolverhampton and Stafford.
