Rentech Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Hi all, Trying to get some accurate quotes for my planned purchase but I'm unsure about the question that's asked 'Is an alarm or immobiliser fitted?' They give the option manufacturers fitted (which it is) and Thatcham cat 1 (which it is). Trouble is the quote is cheaper with the second entry . Came across this issue with my last car and the insurance help desk doesn't seem to know either. Last time I was told I would have to produce a certificate if the alarm was cat1.....well I didn't have one as its factory fitted! Has anybody found the answer to this or do I just put cat 1 and if it is ever queried show them the glossy brochure? One would think that with todays technology insurance companies would know if a manufacurers fitted device was cat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H5 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 The insurance database will know that the factory one is Cat 1. Who knows why it is different. Try one of the insurance traders on here, they seem to be pretty good and listen to your individual circumstances...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobD7 Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Everywhere I went for quotes knew it was Cat 1. I'd be inclined just to put Cat 1 and show them the glossy brochure!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 My previous insurer made me send them the certificate but the current one never. As said above - if it's stated in the Z literature see if that's good enough. Is it a big price difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentech Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 My previous insurer made me send them the certificate but the current one never. As said above - if it's stated in the Z literature see if that's good enough. Is it a big price difference? Only around £10 difference but I will need to save at every opportunity to get the car I'm after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CK@Chris Knott Insurance Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi all, Trying to get some accurate quotes for my planned purchase but I'm unsure about the question that's asked 'Is an alarm or immobiliser fitted?' They give the option manufacturers fitted (which it is) and Thatcham cat 1 (which it is). Trouble is the quote is cheaper with the second entry . Came across this issue with my last car and the insurance help desk doesn't seem to know either. Last time I was told I would have to produce a certificate if the alarm was cat1.....well I didn't have one as its factory fitted! Has anybody found the answer to this or do I just put cat 1 and if it is ever queried show them the glossy brochure? One would think that with todays technology insurance companies would know if a manufacurers fitted device was cat 1 If you qualify for the 350Z insurance scheme - http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic ... ae8607c79a - your car doesn't need an immobiliser as a prerequisite to getting insurance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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