LONDON
and IRVINE, Calif., March 18,
2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP), a global
technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected
economy, today announced its subsidiary, Tracker, has partnered
with Stoneacre Motor Group, one of the most successful and fastest
growing auto dealerships in the U.K., to combat rising vehicle
theft in the U.K. Stoneacre will offer past, present and future
customers the option of having a Stolen Vehicle Recovery (SVR)
service from Tracker fitted to their new or used car or light
commercial vehicle (LCV). This value-added service reflects the
Group's commitment to delivering exemplary aftersales support
to enhance customer service and boost loyalty.
The new partnership aims to protect customers against the rising
threat of keyless vehicle theft, which has increased significantly
in recent years. In 2020, 93% of the stolen vehicles Tracker
recovered had been taken by thieves using technology to intercept
keyless car fob signals, an increase of 27% over the last 5
years.
"As a market leader in SVR solutions, Tracker's brand is widely
recognised and respected, which is why we employed its solutions to
manage and protect our own fleet of company cars and courtesy
vehicles," said Gerry George,
aftersales director for Stoneacre. "And we have experienced
first-hand the benefits of Tracker's SVR capabilities when our
vehicles were stolen but quickly recovered, courtesy of Tracker and
its police partnership. Following our own positive experience, we
wanted to share these benefits with our customers, which is why we
are not only offering SVR solutions to new customers, but existing
customers too.
"As a company we pride ourselves on our family values, customer
service and 100% customer satisfaction rate. Our customers, whether
private buyers or fleet business customers, know they can trust
Stoneacre to not only provide them with the right new or used
vehicle, but also take care of it throughout their ownership
experience. Now we are going a step further by offering them
the best solution to help protect their vehicle from the very real
and growing threat of theft."
Investment in an SVR solution is typically considered a vital
part of the new vehicle sales process, as opposed to the faster
impulse-led purchases of used buyers. For this reason, Stoneacre
has galvanised its Business Development Centre to proactively
contact its previous buyers of used cars and LCVs to ensure the
benefits of Tracker are available to all customers.
"With support from Tracker we have trained our telephone,
digital and showroom sales and support teams to ensure they are
best placed to help our customers choose a Tracker solution that
meets their particular needs. Crucially, we have also introduced an
interest free payment programme to help customers make the
investment," explained George. "The extension of our relationship
with Tracker brings together solutions that best protect the
business and our valued customers. Together, we are offering true
peace of mind, increasing customer loyalty and retention, while
increasing revenue earning opportunities for the business."
"Private owners, company car and van drivers, and fleet managers
alike are increasingly aware of how tech-savvy vehicle thieves are
today," added Maurizio Iperti,
president, and senior vice president of EMEA for CalAmp. "Stoneacre
is meeting a need in the U.K. by addressing these concerns and
helping its customers to protect the vehicles they buy or lease.
The interest-free finance offer ensures this protection is
accessible to all buyers, adding value and improving the customer
experience still further, while also adding a new revenue stream to
help dealers navigate market challenges."
Tracker is the only SVR provider offering vehicle tracking
systems that are supported nationwide by U.K. police forces.
Tracker SVR solutions work like an electronic homing device. A
covert transmitter is hidden in one of several dozen places around
the vehicle. There is no visible aerial, so the thief won't even
know it's there. The combination of VHF with GPS/GSM technology,
unique to Tracker, makes its units resistant to GPS/GSM jamming,
which allows the stolen vehicle to be located even if stored
underground, in a metal container, or even if it is successfully
shipped to Europe. Tracker is simply a superior security
defence against determined thieves.
About Stoneacre
Originally founded in
1994, Stoneacre is a family-owned business that has
steadily evolved to become one of the UK's fastest growing and most
successful car dealers, now found in over 60 locations across
England and Wales. We are proud to represent many of the
world's most renowned brands, including the likes of Fiat,
Ford, Peugeot and Volvo. In addition, we offer comprehensive
facilities for servicing, MOTs (Ministry of Transportation test)
and repairs.
About Tracker
Tracker, a wholly owned subsidiary of
CalAmp, has been leading the way in the field of vehicle tracking
and telematics since 1993. With over a million market-leading
security and award-winning fleet management systems fitted to
vehicles including passenger cars, motorcycles, HGVs, LCVs and
plant and construction equipment, Tracker is still leading the way.
Tracker, together with the police has to date recovered over £559
million worth of stolen vehicles and continues to recover on
average £1 million worth of stolen vehicles each month. With over a
million systems installed to date, its award-winning products
ensure its customers have complete peace of mind. For more
information, visit www.tracker.co.uk or follow us on Twitter.
About CalAmp
CalAmp (Nasdaq: CAMP) is a global
technology solutions pioneer transforming the mobile connected
economy. We help reinvent business and improve lives around the
globe with technology solutions that streamline complex mobile IoT
deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Our software and
subscription-based services, scalable cloud platform
and intelligent devices collect and assess business-critical
data from mobile assets and their contents. We call
this The New How, facilitating efficient decision
making, optimizing mobile asset utilization and improving road
safety. Headquartered in Irvine,
California, CalAmp has been publicly traded since 1983 and
has 20 million products installed and over 1.3 million software and
services subscribers
worldwide. Synovia™, Tracker™ and Here
Comes The Bus® are CalAmp brands. For more information,
visit calamp.com,
or LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
or CalAmp Blog.
CalAmp, Synovia, Tracker, Here Comes The Bus, iOn Vision and
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affiliates in the United States,
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logos, are among the trademarks of CalAmp internationally, and in
the United States, CalAmp has
granted an exclusive trademark license to Spireon. Any other
trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their
respective
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