Thatcham Category 2??

Expext to pay around £150 for a Cat 2 immobiliser, and £350 for a Cat 1 alarm/immobiliser. Unfortunately, you cannot self fit these, the category certificate you require for insurance includes the standard of fitting - and you need to pass an exam with the individual alarm manufacturer for that.

Insurance companies are a rule unto themselves, and they can indeed decide to insist on a Cat 1 or 2 system being fitted as a condition of the proposal. Some do, some don't, and some may even insist on a particular brand. You'll need to shop around for the best deals on this

- some make it a condition, and other might offer some discount (although it'd take years to recoup the cost).

Thanks

I've heard that any Vauxhall (from the V-grill onwards) have Cat 2 approved immobilisers, I just can't find out where to check if this is correct or not.

Kev

You need to be careful of the differences here. It could have a Cat 2 'standard' of immobiliser, but it doesn't have to be 'approved' by Thatcham. If it has been 'approved' there should be a certificate available for presenting to the insurer. Main dealers should keep a copy.

Yes. Try another insurance Co. I doubt if that many Co's require CAT 2 alarms on Calibras. Mike.

Given that modern cars are almost impossible for joyriders without the keys, slightly older ones are likely to be hit?

Just sign up it's free, i had to.

Kev

But I don't have a Vauxhall, and have no intentions of getting one ;-)

I'll take your word for it.

Cheers.