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marsie:
I have just insured my 1999(late 300 shape)V8 disco and they say it must have a thatcham approved immobiliser fitted  .It is my 5th discovery but the 1st time i have been asked for a thatcham appproved immobiliser   :roll:
Unfortunately i have just renewed my insurance 1 month before buying this car so dont really want to cancel it and go elsewhere(due to "admin" costs   :evil: )
so-
1-is my alarm/immobiliser thatcham approved(standard fit 2 button lr alarm)
2-where can i get proof its thatcham approved
3-it also has a toad alarm fitted,is there anywhere/anyone(around south yorks) who fits these that could confirm its thatcham approved and provide a cert

Thanks
Paul   :twisted:

Big Rich:
If its just an imobiliser then its a thacham cat 2.
If its an alarm inobiliser then its a cat 1.

As far as I've been told it has to be fitted by a qualified mechanic not a DIY job.

Thats it. I was told with mine that the Land Rover alarms are not as good as aftermarket.

Rich

Guardian.:
doesnt matter whats on it, if you do not have the fitting certificate it isnt anything approved anymore!
been there, pain in the but when you know you have a £600 system fitted t1, but no fitting certificate to provide to the insurer.
i make a point off keeping certs and pasing on with vehicle when i sell, but many dont.

Thrasher:
Hang on ... are you saying my RR has no alarm because there is no cert?

It's the factory one and is apparently almost unbeatable?! (in tests with thieves). i.e. way to nick it is to steal keys or kidnap owner :(

Or for that matter my 1997 D1? Flux accept the standard 2 button alarm/immobiliser as sufficient. No cert needed as it is *all* factory.

Guardian.:
im on about aftermarket!  im sure if its factory fit then it will be good.
just asumed as 99% of us are buying used motors, especially for offroading.
although if your not sure check as the insurance companies do like to wriggle out of paying up.

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