Installation Guide

If you believe your Smartplug is faulty, please contact our device support team on 0333 772 0489, who’ll be able to help you.

You can see that the plug is working as data will be appearing on the SDCI app or website. If we notice that your plug is not sending data for more than 48 hours or if your Smartplug has been unplugged/become loose, we will call you to see if there is a problem or the plug has been disconnected in error.

Please do not unplug your plug; by doing so you will no longer be entitled to, or be able to view, the benefits of being a member of the club and your insurance policy may be cancelled or deemed invalid. If your plug falls out, please simply reinstall the plug and we will start collecting data again immediately.

Depending on the Make and Model of your vehicle, you will receive one of three types of plugs we provide. 

12V Smartplugs should be plugged into your cars 12V port (Old cigarette lighter socket) and then fastened to the vehicles carpet, out of the way so it can’t be knocked.

OBD devices need to be installed into your cars OBD port. This is the port your mechanic uses to read vehicle faults. If you’re struggling to find this, please call us on 0333 772 0489

Windscreen Smartplugs should be stuck to the vehicles windscreen and paired with your SDCI app. We’ve included a handy set up wizard as part of your app.

A Smartplug is a small device that fits discreetly into your car and allows us to provide you with free theft tracking and accident assistance, whilst providing us with the data we need to help you achieve a discount on your renewal.

If you recently purchased a Smartdriverclub Insurance policy, a Smartplug will be on its way to you in the post. In order to receive all the great benefits and services that we offer you must make sure you fit your Smartplug within seven days of purchasing your Smartdriverclub Insurance policy. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of your Smartdriverclub Insurance policy.

We use several types of plug dependent on your vehicle and your insurers requirements:

12v Smartplug™

This device simply plugs into your 12v Charger Port and the device is tucked away in one of our two preferred locations

OBD Smartplug™

This device goes into the “on-board diagnostic (OBD)” port, which is usually found within the driver or passenger footwell. Manufacturers tend to place the OBD port in a variety of areas within the car’s cockpit. You can find the location of your own OBD by searching on Google or call us on 0333 772 0489 and we’ll be able to help you.

Windscreen Smartplug™

This is our smallest device, simply peel of the back strip and stick it to the inside of your cars windscreen, either where you used to put a tax disc or behind your rear view mirror (If it can fit).

You’ll need to have the SDCI app installed to pair your device with your phones blue tooth.

Please call us if you believe you don’t have a 12V port. They’re not always in the most obvious places and we have location details for most vehicle makes and models.

It’s a requirement of the policy to install your 12V Smartplug, most newer cars have multiple 12V ports, but if you don’t, you’ll need to buy a 12V splitter from somewhere like Amazon, to allow both devices to work.

Yes, if you think it’s less likely to be knocked or become distracting, then you can install it within your boot. Please make sure to check it periodically to ensure it’s not come loose.