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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 => Topic started by: Lewo on May 15, 2025, 05:08:13 PM

Title: Insurance
Post by: Lewo on May 15, 2025, 05:08:13 PM
Doing the rounds for quotes for the car insurance.
The question on car security, the box was already ticked for - Factory Fitted Thatcham Approved Alarm / Immobiliser.
Got me thinking, are they fitted on a 2008 1.4 idsi se?
Thanks.
Title: Re: Insurance
Post by: Lord Voltermore on May 16, 2025, 07:07:39 AM
All cars sold as new in the UK since 1 october 1998 have a factory fitted immobiliser. (chip in their key) Thatcham approved category 2,  or category  1 if that  trim level also includes an audible alarm.   

The insurance industry have already taken into account the category of factory fitted alarm / immobiliser for each trim level  when setting its insurance grouping. (Higher  trim levels  may be  more expensive to insure due to the cost and complexity of its extras, but improved security and safety features may offset this. )
 
Normally the  answer for a 2008 car is  'Yes'. Hence its autofilled.   Exceptions might be if the car was a 'grey' import  not built to UK specification, (which is asked elsewhere)   or if a previous owner has removed the immobiliser (a modification)

I might be wrong about this  . You might wish to check with the insurer.   

Adrian Flux may comment on this post  . 
Here is their  webpage which gives more information about immobilisers, but it doesnt directly confirm my interpretation. 

https://www.adrianflux.co.uk/blog/2024/07/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-factory-fitted-immobiliser/
Title: Re: Insurance
Post by: Lewo on May 16, 2025, 09:41:26 PM
Nice one thanks. All good to go then. 👍