Hi

Can anyone tell me which Thatcham category the standard factory security system is for insurance purposes?

Cheers

The MK1 vRS does not have an alarm as standard, only an imobiliser which I believe is Cat.2.

Hi

Can anyone tell me which Thatcham category the standard factory security system is for insurance purposes?

Cheers

Ive been told the alarm and immobiliser is a thatcham 2 . One of my key fobs for the the alarm and immobiliser has gone down , wheres best place to get a new one ? skoda ?

Cheers Mannyo

Stu - when you say 'gone down', I presume you have replaced the battery etc if it is still not working you could try re-coding it - I have just read the following which tells you how http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/159112-can-you/

If it's dead, though, I would presume it is a trip to a VAG dealer for a new one

Hi

Can anyone tell me which Thatcham category the standard factory security system is for insurance purposes?

Cheers

For insurance purposes you should only need to choose "Factory Fitted" from the drop-down as the insurance company will know the thatcham level of the "standard fit" kit.

I can't remember the last time I didn't have that option on an online quote form.

Stu - when you say 'gone down', I presume you have replaced the battery etc if it is still not working you could try re-coding it - I have just read the following which tells you how http://briskoda.net/...159112-can-you/

If it's dead, though, I would presume it is a trip to a VAG dealer for a new one

yes tryed that . Ill have a read and see where i go from there . cheers

I don't know what things are like where you live, however here (Vancouver, BC, Canada) most insurance companies give up to 20% off depending on the protection you have. The better the system the less risk of loss hense lower rates.

Things which can effect your discount are whether all the windows and doors are contacted, motion detectors, pre-entry protection (Glassbreaks) and of course smoke detectors and sometimes you may get an even higher discount if you have line cut protection. You really should be contacting your insurance company for the specifics.

Many insurance companies will not give you a discount if the system is not monitored, some will. The thing is, an alarm system is about more than just the insurance discount, if you do not see the value of a security system, the peace of mind and freedom it can provide, then maybe you should consider window bars.

As for what a system should cost, well that all depends on the scope of protection, the size of your home and the difficulty of the installation. I would highly recommend staying away from a wireless system. If the sales person tries to tell you they are better than hardwire.... chase him / her out of the house... just my professional opinion. A good hardwired system should range around $ 1,200 upwards. If you have a really small house then you may be able to get it for around $ 900 but that is pretty small. An apartment might be around 350 to 500.

I have written a number of articles on security, both electronic and physical. You can find them on my website at http://www.keepsafesystems.ca. You would probably be interested in Protection 101, false alarm info and one on the truth about wireless security (It is in the archive)

Good luck, whatever you do, do not let the sales person talk you into something you do not feel comfortable with. vigilon