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How Much Is a Car Tracker in South Africa?

Monthly prices, installation costs and what you get at each price level.

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.

Quick answer: Car trackers in South Africa cost roughly R89 to R299 a month (VAT included). Recovery-only units such as Matrix Beame (R99) sit at the bottom; live tracking costs about R150–R220; premium plans with driver analytics cost R250–R300. Dashcams such as Matrix Vision cost from R359 a month.

Price bands

LevelMonthlyExamples
Recovery onlyR89–R99Matrix Beame R99, Netstar STARtag R89, Tracker Retrieve+ R99
Live trackingR149–R219Netstar Plus R169, Tracker Protect R179, Matrix Silver R219
PremiumR199–R299Cartrack Quick Exec R199, Tracker Skytrax R289, Matrix Gold R299
Dashcam / videoR359–R399Matrix Vision R359, Vision Pro R399

Indicative catalogue prices incl. VAT. See every plan.

Installation costs

Many 36-month plans include free installation. Where it is charged, a standard car typically costs R500–R800 to install, more for luxury vehicles. Wireless units like Beame need no wiring and installation is arranged by the provider.

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Our top picks: Matrix, Beame and Matrix Vision

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.

Related tracker plans

Recommended: Matrix, Beame and Matrix Vision

Monthly prices from our catalogue. Click Get quote to compare offers for your vehicle.

New · Matrix Vision dashcams

Every trip on camera. Every driver protected.

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.

Matrix Vision dual dashcam
Top pick · Matrix Beame

Insurer-approved theft recovery from R99/month

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.

  • R99per month, VAT incl.
  • 3 yrsbattery life
  • 0wires into your car
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FAQ

Common Questions

What is the cheapest car tracker?+

Netstar STARtag (R89) and Matrix Beame (R99) are the cheapest recovery options we list.

How much is a tracker with a dash cam?+

The Matrix Vision dashcam costs R359 a month (Vision Pro R399).

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