Beame review

Beame Review: Is It Worth It?

An independent look at what Beame does well, where it falls short, and who it suits.

Updated 30 September 2026 · TrackerPrices SA

TrackerPrices SA is an independent comparison site. We are not Beame and are not affiliated with it, so we cannot access your account, log you in or cancel a contract for you. Facts on this page were checked against official Beame sources in September 2026; the provider’s own website is always the final word.

Quick answer: For drivers who mainly want an affordable, insurer-approved way to get a stolen car back, Beame is excellent value at R99 a month. It is not a live tracker, so if you want to watch your car in an app, choose Matrix Silver or Gold instead.

Our verdict

Price	★★★★★ R99/month, among the lowest for insurer-approved recovery
Installation	★★★★★ Wireless, minutes to fit, no effect on vehicle warranty
Recovery	★★★★☆ National network; Beame reports 9 out of 10 vehicles recovered
App	★★★☆☆ Last known location and battery, no live tracking
Insurance	★★★★★ Recommended by more than a dozen major insurers

Ratings are our editorial assessment based on published product information, not customer scores.

Pros

Low monthly price with installation arranged by Beame
No wiring, so nothing for thieves to trace behind the dashboard
Battery lasts up to three years and is replaced free
Jamming detection
Approved by insurers such as Santam, OUTsurance, King Price, MiWay, Old Mutual and Hollard
Works in cars, bakkies, motorbikes, trailers and caravans

Cons

No live tracking, geofencing or trip history
No remote immobiliser
36-month agreement with a penalty for cancelling in the first 24 months

Where to read Beame customer reviews

For first-hand customer experiences, check Beame’s page on HelloPeter and app-store reviews of Beame Mobile. When reading reviews, look at how complaints were resolved and whether they relate to recovery, billing or cancellations.

Our recommendation

For most private drivers who mainly want their car back if it is stolen, Beame is the best-value recovery option we list: R99 a month, no wiring into your car, a battery that lasts up to three years and approval from major insurers. If you also want every trip on camera, add a Matrix Vision dashcam, which warns about collisions, tailgating and phone use and lets you stream video live.

Matrix Beame – insurer-approved wireless theft recovery, R99/month. Get a Beame quote
Matrix Vision dashcam – road-facing ADAS and in-cab AI cameras, R359/month (Vision Pro R399). Get a Matrix Vision quote
Matrix Bronze, Silver and Gold – tracking packages at R189, R219 and R239/month (36 months), all with Beame included; Gold adds Crash Alert, Roadside Assist and a Tax Logbook. Get a Matrix quote