924 thatcham alarm/immobiliser recommendations?

[gusf1]

Hi

First post here; am just about to become a 924 owner - woo hoo!! It's a start anyway...

I'm looking for a recommendation for a thatcham cat 1 alarm/immobiliser so that I can reduce insurance bill - does anybody have any recommendations? (or what NOT to go with?)

Thanks!

Gus

[domster]

Gus, just go for any Thatcham approved one; it'll do the job - Thatcham say so.

I personally would stay clear of Cliffords as I have had two and both have been paranoid, lots of false alarms. Toad tend to get good reports. Maybe try one of them, but I wouldn't worry about it.

Just don't spend too much - some alarms will cost more than your car

[clubsport]

Just a thought that a cat 1 alarm will probably cost 300 pounds,,,is it possible to get a clzssic car policy on a 924 with a regular alarm for a lot less.
It seems a lot of money to spend to try to save money...if that makes sense?

[gusf1]

Hi

Thanks for the replies; I'll get any thatcham one I think

clubsport > can't get classic insurance on it due to to having no no-claims (was borrowing a mate's car for a couple of years) and it being my main car (usually classic means it's not your main car) but i have tried this. You're right it does sound like a lot of money but if I own the car for 2 years then I will get the money back and also should help sell if if I do sell up. Best quote I've had was around the £950 mark if I can reduce this by £150+ it will probably be worth it. Peace of mind as well i suppose as I live in the city, no garage, and older cars are easier targets. I am also planning on haggling the total cost of car including alarm installation at the place i'm buying it from so may get a good discount if all from the same shop.

Thanks again!

Gus

[matsleight]

I'd second Domster by saying dont go Clifford - I hav one on my 944, proximity alarm drove me and neighbours mental until i could find out how to turn it down and its a little temperamental. I have also heard Toad are a good bet (of course after I fitted my Clifford :-( )