OEM is it Thatcham security ?

[mellow yellow]

Hi Good morning,

Following on from the quotes I've had, I need (want) to have Metatrak fitted AND Ghost II immobiliser as seen on The Belmarsh package - Maximum security for your Transporter, California or Caddy | Dav-Tec

Has anyone fitted the Deadlock Pro+, or is it a waste of money...

I live in Aberystwyth and Metatrak provided Meta Trak S5 Deadlock PRO | GPS Tracker, OBD & Engine Immobiliser details...
They'll come to me and fit the Metatrak deadlock pro with 1 yrs subscription for £768.95 or £1,068.95 with 3 yrs subscription, but they don't fit Ghost II Immobiliser.

@Reedy_T6.1 had Safe N sound in Leeds fit Metatrak and ghost.

I've just checked and Safe and sound Leeds Car Trackers | Immobilisers & Alarms | Safe & Sound Vehicle Systems
They'll fit the Metatrak Deadlock Pro for £678.95 inc 1 yr subscription or £978.95 with 3 years subscription.
They'll fit the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser 2 for £499.00,
So all inc 1 yrs subscription for £1177

The Ghost isn't Thatcham approved, is there another or just go with the Ghost with MetaTrak Deadline pro?
I'll be getting the Bearlock fitted too and if I'm away for any period of time, I'll stick on my wheel clamp and get one of theose silver steering wheel disclocks

Do these ever need servicing, go wrong etc?
Would you go for a local fitter of Metatrak S5 Deadlock Pro and Ghost II immobiliser or go with a nationwide fitting company?

Thanks again !

 

[StratosFearXX]

I booked with a nationwide MetaTrak fitter at first, fitting within 4 days supposedly, which suddenly turned into 3 weeks once they had my money ... found a local guy that could do it next day for about ⅔ the price.

 

[whodat]

Some of the factory fitted alarms are Thatcham - but don't know the grade.
You'll have to ask Pauly for your build sheet and it will be on that.

 

[EAN]

@mellow yellow , your title “Thatcham Security required by Insurance”: Not sure of the specifics of your individual circumstances or what particular model you have but in case it helps T6.1 VW Transporter Highlines are fitted with a Thatcham Approved Category 1 Alarm and Immobiliser as standard from the factory. Don’t know about other models.

 

[mellow yellow]

Some of the factory fitted alarms are Thatcham - but don't know the grade.
You'll have to ask Pauly for your build sheet and it will be on that.

thanks I'd missed that i could do that, I've just messaged Pauly!

 

[mellow yellow]

I booked with a nationwide MetaTrak fitter at first, fitting within 4 days supposedly, which suddenly turned into 3 weeks once they had my money ... found a local guy that could do it next day for about ⅔ the price.

I had a problem on my Toad Alarm many years ago and had to wait a week for the guy to come out as it was a Nationwide installer. Thank you, I think I'll go local.

 

[mellow yellow]

@mellow yellow , your title “Thatcham Security required by Insurance”: Not sure of the specifics of your individual circumstances or what particular model you have but in case it helps T6.1 VW Transporter Highlines are fitted with a Thatcham Approved Category 1 Alarm and Immobiliser as standard from the factory. Don’t know about other models.

I'll go back to insurance company to double check if it's still needed

 

[StratosFearXX]

Mine (Howden's (A-Plan)) just needed a tracker fitted within 1 week, and it wasn't insured for theft until the tracker was on.

 

[mellow yellow]

Mine (Howden's (A-Plan)) just needed a tracker fitted within 1 week, and it wasn't insured for theft until the tracker was on.

It was Howdens that told me I'd need the tracker. Which Howdens did you use?

 

[StratosFearXX]

It was Howdens that told me I'd need the tracker. Which Howdens did you use?

I have no idea, I get so confused by their multiple offices and divisions

 

[Ali-G]

T6 factory fitted alarm/immobiliser is Thatcham approved also.
When I had my van I went with a Ghost and a Disklok for the visual deterrent.
I also hid an Apple Airtag inside.

 

[Sasquatch]

Some of the factory fitted alarms are Thatcham - but don't know the grade.
You'll have to ask Pauly for your build sheet and it will be on that.

Alarms are Thatcham 1, immobiliser 2, physical security 3.

 

[whodat]

Thanks Sasquatch