Mike G wrote in message
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"Doki" wrote in message
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Can anyone give me some clues about thatcham approved security
clobber? Am I
correct in thinking that it needs to be installed by a
thatcham approved bod
as well as the kit itself being thatcham approved?

That is right. Plus it also has to be checked annually by a VSIB
approved fitter to retain it's Thatcham approved status.

Because alarms are well known for spontaneously dying. Not a racket at all
.

Has anyone any experience
of how much impact they make on insurance premiums, and the
likelihood of
the car being nicked?

It could make a considerable difference. Having a Thatcham
approved alarm fitted, reduced a friends Cosworth premium by
over £500.

But what was the premium before?

Obviously it wouldn't stop someone who really wanted the car,
but it would almost certainly prevent any yobo from just taking
your car for a drive.
Wouldn't necessarily stop them from smashing the window or door
lock though.

Thanks. I expect if I do leave it on the street people will have a go, but
it's likely to be locked up the majority of the time.