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R99/month
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Matrix Beame Car Tracker
Stolen vehicle recovery for R99 a month on a 36-month subscription. A wireless, battery-powered Beame unit (battery lasts up to 3 years) is hidden in your vehicle in minutes, with no wiring. It is a recovery unit, not a live tracker.
Plan at a glance
| Contract | 36-month subscription |
| Cover | Stolen vehicle recovery |
What's included
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Stolen vehicle recovery (included)
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24/7 monitoring centre (included)
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VHF radio recovery (jammer-resistant) (not included)
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Live GPS tracking (not included)
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Mobile app access (included)
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Jamming detection (included)
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Tamper / battery-disconnect alerts (not included)
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Geofencing (not included)
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Driver behaviour monitoring (not included)
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Crash / impact detection (not included)
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Remote immobiliser / fuel cut (not included)
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Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle (included)
Features are based on the provider's published plan information. Inclusions change from time to time, so confirm the exact list on your quote before signing.
Who it's best for
Budget, insurer-approved recovery cover without wiring into the car’s electronics. Suitable for: Car / hatchback / sedan, Bakkie / SUV.
Matrix Beame is Matrix's entry plan, the cheapest of its 5 priced plans. Step up to Beame Plus (R149/month) for extra cover. At today's price the subscription comes to R1,188 a year and R3,564 over a 36-month contract, before annual increases. Installation is quoted by the provider. It does not include VHF radio recovery (jammer-resistant), remote immobiliser / fuel cut and live GPS tracking, so check those against your needs and your insurer's requirements.
Other Matrix plans
| Plan | Monthly | Installation | Key extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beame (this plan) | R99 | Installation quoted by provider | Mobile app access, Jamming detection, Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle |
| Beame Plus | R149 | Free installation (36-month contract) | Mobile app access, Jamming detection, Wireless unit, no wiring into the vehicle |
| Bronze | R189 | Installation quoted by provider | Live GPS tracking, Mobile app access, Jamming detection |
| Silver | R219 | Installation quoted by provider | Geofencing, Tamper / battery-disconnect alerts, Panic button |
| Gold | R239 | Installation quoted by provider | Tamper / battery-disconnect alerts, Panic button, Crash / impact detection |
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