MatrixBasic
Beame
R99/month
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Mobile app access
- Jamming detection
- + 1 more feature
Installation times by tracker type, and how to get one fitted.
Updated 30 September 2026 · Tracker Prices South Africa
Tracker Prices SA is an independent comparison site. This guide gives general information for South African drivers; your own provider, insurer or the police have the final word on your situation.
| Type | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Wireless recovery unit (Beame) | Minutes |
| Standard hardwired tracker | 1–2 hours |
| Tracker with immobiliser or extras | 2–3 hours |
| Luxury / complex vehicle | 3–4 hours |
Netstar, for example, says installation takes 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on the vehicle.
No for subscription trackers: providers use accredited installers so the unit is hidden well and your insurer accepts it. DIY plug-in GPS devices exist, but they are easy for thieves to find and are rarely insurer-approved.
Request a quote and the provider books installation. Get a Beame quote or compare quotes.
Across the plans we compare, Matrix offers the widest choice for South African drivers: Beame for low-cost, insurer-approved recovery, Silver and Gold for live tracking, and the new Matrix Vision dashcam for video telematics.
Monthly prices from our catalogue. Click Get quote to compare offers for your vehicle.
Road-facing ADAS and in-cab AI cameras in one 4G-connected unit, data bundle included. Collision, tailgating and rollover warnings, phone-use and drowsiness alerts, live streaming with push-to-talk, and privacy blurring, all from one platform.
Prices incl. VAT. Data bundle limits apply. Not ideal for long-haul night-time operation.
A small wireless unit hidden in your car in minutes, with no wiring into its electronics and a battery that lasts up to three years. Approved by major insurers, with jamming detection and 24/7 recovery.
A few minutes, because there is no wiring.
Yes. The installer tests the unit before handing the car back.
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