If you are interested in keeping your vehicle safe from thieves, then you may have come across the phrase ‘Thatcham approved car security.’
As vehicle security experts, we cannot emphasise enough how robust the security is in Thatcham approved products- they offer the ultimate protection for your vehicle.
In this article, we will explain Thatcham car security in further detail, as well as answer the question ‘how much does it cost to fit a Thatcham alarm?’
What is Thatcham Research?
Thatcham Research is at the forefront of vehicle safety, security and repair.
Established in 1969, Thatcham Research is the UK’s only ‘not for profit’ insurer-funded research centre. They aim to maintain vehicle safety standards, while also containing and reducing the cost of motor insurance claims.
The centre carries out many roles, including:
- assessing the security of new vehicles.
- assessing car alarms, immobilisers, and other vehicle security devices, which allows consumers to compare and contrast the features that each device offers.
- carrying out research into current and future vehicle cyber security threats.
- carrying out highly complex car crash testing.
What is a Thatcham approved car alarm?
A Thatcham approved car alarm is one which has been independently assessed and approved by Thatcham Research. The approval was given because the research centre is satisfied with the car alarm’s design, functionality, and performance.
That is why choosing a Thatcham approved vehicle security device will offer you the best protection from thieves.
What is a Pandora car alarm?
The Pandora Alarm is one of the best anti-theft devices that you can buy for your vehicle. It is more than simply a car alarm!
Pandora is renowned for being one of the most advanced and experienced car alarm manufacturers in the world. Their products use the very best technology to protect your car from threats and guarantee safety.
The Pandora Alarm is fitted with the strongest immobilization possible; it comes with a minimum of two immobilisers. These are electronic devices that keep the engine completely immobilised, preventing the car from starting without the correct key or fob.
According to Pandora engineers, it will be almost 20 years before the technology exists which can crack the encryption of this alarm. That is great news for car enthusiasts who wish to keep their prized possession out of the hands of professional thieves.
What’s more, Pandora Alarms are not just about security. From your smartphone or any of your handheld devices, you can change your car’s settings, adjust sensors or view status information such as battery voltage.
No matter where you are in the world, you can use your Pandora Alarm to control your vehicle – in case you need to arm or disarm it, immobilize it or remotely start it.
Is a Pandora alarm Thatcham approved?
As of 2020, Pandora car alarms are Thatcham certified, meaning all instalments of Pandora security systems have the approval of Thatcham Research.
All Pandora car alarms are listed as a full category 1 on the Thatcham certification list, which is the best certification available. This means that the Pandora Alarm meets all of the strict eligibility criteria from Thatcham.
How much does it cost to fit a Thatcham alarm?
So, how much does it cost to fit a Thatcham alarm?
Well, here at Car Specialist Customs, we offer professional installation services.
One of our vehicle security experts can install your Pandora Alarm in your vehicle for you.
The installation cost will be unique to your vehicle, and dependent on which Pandora Alarm model you choose, so why not contact us today to request a free, no-obligation quote for your Pandora alarm fitting?
You won’t have to worry about anything going wrong with the installation. We guarantee that we will install your Pandora Alarm efficiently, without damaging your vehicle or tampering with anything beyond what needs to be altered.
Your vehicle and your Pandora Alarm are in safe hands when you book a professional installation with us. We will give you a full demonstration of how your Pandora Alarm works, as well as answer any questions you may have.
We will also test the device to see if it is working, so you can have peace of mind that there are no issues.
How does a Pandora alarm protect against keyless entry?
We at Car Specialist Customs wholeheartedly believe that a Pandora Alarm is a must-have security device for your vehicle. The Pandora Alarm offers unbeatable protection, to keep your vehicle safe from the most professional of thieves.
These days, criminals are using a highly advanced method to steal cars, which is called keyless car theft (or relay theft). Here, the criminals can steal a car, without even using the owner’s car keys.
All the thieves have to do is target a car which is parked outside someone’s home, while the owner and the car keys are inside their house.
Next, the thieves will use a high-tech electronic device to copy the signal which is emitted from the owner’s car keys. After copying the signal from the keys, the criminals can then trick the car engine into starting, because the vehicle believes the real car keys are present. The criminals can then drive the car away, almost silently, in as little as 60 seconds.
Worryingly, keyless car crime is on the rise in the UK. Cars with keyless technology are twice as likely to be stolen, with the vehicle theft rate rising to an average of 279 cars stolen every day.
Fortunately, there is a solution which can protect your vehicle from keyless car theft: the Pandora Alarm. This anti-theft device offers every possible feature for the ultimate protection for your car.
Everything in a Pandora Alarm uses 128-bit encryption. This prevents code-grabbing or relay boosting. So, there is superior security all around, meaning criminals would find it extremely difficult to hack into the system.
As you can see, the Pandora Alarm is one of the only security systems which adequately protects against the scariest, most sophisticated methods employed by professional thieves.
Where to buy a Pandora alarm
Here at Car Specialist Customs, we sell a variety of Pandora Alarms, priced between £499.99 and £1,350, which you can browse on our website here.
Offering unbreakable security for your vehicle, Pandora Alarms provide fantastic protection against hijacking and keyless entry.
Ranging from £499.99 to £1,350.00, there are different Pandora Alarms to choose from. The security system boasts a loud, reliable siren, so you (and your neighbours) will be able to hear the sound if the alarm is activated.
Furthermore, the Pandora system notifies you via a smartphone app if a thief tries to break into your car.
The Pandora Alarm also offers remote starting, arming and disarming, so you can command and control your vehicle at any given time, wherever you are.
With dual shock, tilt, motion and internal sensors, the Pandora Alarm protects your vehicle from wheel jacking, towing and general tampering.
Additionally, every Pandora Alarm comes with a minimum of two immobilisers, which keep your vehicle immobile and are undetectable by thieves.
Click here to browse our stock of Pandora Alarm systems, or request a quote for purchase & installation here.
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- Pandora Alarm Fitting
- Can I Put Pandora on My Car?
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- Are Pandora Alarms Thatcham Approved and Certified?
- Keyless Car Crime: The Best Security Devices to Keep Thieves Away
About Car Specialist Customs
We are a Greater Manchester-based company, offering professional vehicle services including Pandora Alarms, Ghost Immobilisers, Window Tinting, Chameleon Tints, Vehicle Trackers and Star Lights.
Our mission is always to provide our customers with the best quality items at the most competitive rates. Our customers are extremely satisfied with our work and we are proud to say that we currently have a 5-star rating on Google.
To learn more about Car Specialist Customs, visit our website here.
Click here to browse our portfolio of our work, where you will find plenty of photos to show off our quality. Whatever you choose to do, we do not doubt that you will find what you are looking for with us.
To reach us, you can contact Car Specialist Customs at 07523 971347 or use our email at info@carspecialistcustoms.co.uk for the quickest responses and swift support from our friendly team.
If you would like more information about vehicle security, our services, or our products, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us.
We hope this article has answered the question, ‘how much does it cost to fit a Thatcham alarm?’