Alarm What sort of alarm is fitted to my car ??

high.pressure · 31st May 2011, 13:17

Hi Guys, I have a 2008 2.2 Sport.

What is the factory standard alarm fitted, my insurance is due and I always just put factory fitted but wondered if it was anything better ie;

Factory fitted - Thatcham approved alarm / immobiliser
Factory fitted - Thatcham approved alarm
Factory fitted - Non Thatcham approved alarm / immobiliser
Factory fitted - Non Thatcham approved alarm

Any ideas ?

Steve

NoNumpty · 31st May 2011, 13:24

I was under the understanding that at least CAT1 alarms were Thatcham approved - The 2008 Sport has the perimeter alarm and immobiliser, as it doesn't have the interior sensors it isn't CAT1 and therefore not Thatcham approved.

So you have option 3 on your list

NoNumpty · 31st May 2011, 13:31

I take that back - have a look here http://www.thatcham.org/security/pdfs/compliance.pdf I think it means that all Honda 8th Gen Civics (but not the 1.4) are Thatcham approved

Man in Black · 31st May 2011, 17:18

the S ad R ae all type 1 thatcham.... THINK thats THINK it goes across range

high.pressure · 1st June 2011, 11:33

Thanks for the comments so far guys but how can I confirm for sure ?

Spoke to my local dealer and they were no use at all

NoNumpty · 1st June 2011, 11:55

Look in that document I posted a link for - it confirms the alarm used is "ACU 7898 Alarm" this is a Thatcham approved alarm (Thatcham number TC2 – 1253/0902)

You can do the same for the immobiliser

So as long as you don't have the 1.4 you have Factory fitted - Thatcham approved alarm / immobiliser

NoNumpty · 1st June 2011, 11:56

Also look here Honda Thatcham alarm category 1 original equipment

Ron240 · 1st June 2011, 13:58

So am i right in thinking that the 1.4 has a lower spec alarm?
Wonder why that is.....

Ive always said when obtaining a quote from any insurance company - "factory fitted" and have never been asked for any further details.
I suppose the thinking is that if you have a Thatcham Cat1, you might qualify for a slightly reduced premium.....but surely the insurance companies should know what the factory fitted system should be, and calculate your premium accordingly?

If you are talking about a superior aftermarket system then thats a different matter.....but i still wouldnt bank on a discount.

31st May 2011, 13:17	#1 (permalink)
high.pressure Join Date: 27th May 2008 Location: Nr Bicester, Oxon Posts: 91 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	What sort of alarm is fitted to my car ?? Hi Guys, I have a 2008 2.2 Sport. What is the factory standard alarm fitted, my insurance is due and I always just put factory fitted but wondered if it was anything better ie; Factory fitted - Thatcham approved alarm / immobiliser Factory fitted - Thatcham approved alarm Factory fitted - Non Thatcham approved alarm / immobiliser Factory fitted - Non Thatcham approved alarm Any ideas ? Steve

31st May 2011, 13:31	#3 (permalink)
NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	I take that back - have a look here http://www.thatcham.org/security/pdfs/compliance.pdf I think it means that all Honda 8th Gen Civics (but not the 1.4) are Thatcham approved Last edited by NoNumpty; 31st May 2011 at 13:33.

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31st May 2011, 13:24	#2 (permalink)
NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	I was under the understanding that at least CAT1 alarms were Thatcham approved - The 2008 Sport has the perimeter alarm and immobiliser, as it doesn't have the interior sensors it isn't CAT1 and therefore not Thatcham approved. So you have option 3 on your list

31st May 2011, 17:18	#4 (permalink)
Man in Black Supporter Car: 08 Type R GT Join Date: 8th July 2010 Location: Stirling Scotland Posts: 1,252 Thanks given: 4 Thanked 146 Times in 134 Posts iTrader: (0)	the S ad R ae all type 1 thatcham.... THINK thats THINK it goes across range

1st June 2011, 11:33	#5 (permalink)
high.pressure Thread starter Join Date: 27th May 2008 Location: Nr Bicester, Oxon Posts: 91 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the comments so far guys but how can I confirm for sure ? Spoke to my local dealer and they were no use at all

1st June 2011, 11:55	#6 (permalink)
NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	Look in that document I posted a link for - it confirms the alarm used is "ACU 7898 Alarm" this is a Thatcham approved alarm (Thatcham number TC2 – 1253/0902) You can do the same for the immobiliser So as long as you don't have the 1.4 you have Factory fitted - Thatcham approved alarm / immobiliser

1st June 2011, 11:56	#7 (permalink)
NoNumpty Supporter Car: 2008 2.2 i-CTDi ES NHB Join Date: 20th May 2008 Location: Cheshire UK Posts: 4,104 Thanks given: 57 Thanked 340 Times in 325 Posts iTrader: (0)	Also look here Honda Thatcham alarm category 1 original equipment

1st June 2011, 13:58	#8 (permalink)
Ron240 The Ronda Car: 2008 1.4 SE+ Vivid Blue Join Date: 20th October 2010 Location: Fife(not a native) Posts: 1,213 Thanks given: 62 Thanked 102 Times in 98 Posts iTrader: (2)	So am i right in thinking that the 1.4 has a lower spec alarm? Wonder why that is..... Ive always said when obtaining a quote from any insurance company - "factory fitted" and have never been asked for any further details. I suppose the thinking is that if you have a Thatcham Cat1, you might qualify for a slightly reduced premium.....but surely the insurance companies should know what the factory fitted system should be, and calculate your premium accordingly? If you are talking about a superior aftermarket system then thats a different matter.....but i still wouldnt bank on a discount.