MatrixBasic
Beame
R99/month
Includes: Stolen vehicle recovery (36-month subscription).
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Mobile app access
- Jamming detection
- + 1 more feature
Car tracker questions
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 · TrackerPrices SA
TrackerPrices 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
| Level | Monthly | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery only | R89–R99 | Matrix Beame R99, Netstar STARtag R89, Tracker Retrieve+ R99 |
| Live tracking | R149–R219 | Netstar Plus R169, Tracker Protect R179, Matrix Silver R219 |
| Premium | R199–R289 | Cartrack Quick Exec R199, Matrix Gold R239, Tracker Skytrax R289 |
| Dashcam / video | R359–R399 | Matrix 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.
Hidden costs to ask about
- Yearly price increases
- Early-cancellation and de-installation fees
- Add-ons such as a panic button or extra users
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.
- 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
Related tracker plans
Recommended: Matrix, Beame and Matrix Vision
Monthly prices from our catalogue. Click Get quote to compare offers for your vehicle.
MatrixDashcam
Vision
R359/month
- Dual AI cameras (road-facing + in-cab)
- 4G connected, data bundle included
- ADAS: collision, tailgating & rollover warnings
- Harsh driving & speed alerts
- + 6 more features
MatrixMid-range
Silver
R219/month
Includes: Trips, GeoLoc Advanced Alert, Panic Alert, Border Alert, Power Down, Reports and Beame.
- Stolen vehicle recovery
- 24/7 monitoring centre
- Live GPS tracking
- Mobile app access
- + 4 more features
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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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