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Hello,
Just purchased a 1991 chevvy caprice classic a month ago ...luv the car.
I have insured it....When going through quote however, I was asked about
what kind of immobiliser was fitted.....My reply was that I was unsure and
that as far as I was aware it was factory fitted........no probs until
yesterday, when I received a letter stating that I need to produce a cert
for a Thatchem approved immobiliser......otherwise the insurance will not
cover theft (this was not explained to me on taking out this insurance).
could anyone give me any advice as to whether my vehicle does have a
factory fitted immobiliser or not.....sorry if I seem a bit thick on this
subject....but I presumed that without the electronic key fobs the car will
not start.
I have informed the insurance company that the car is 16yrs old and I do
not have a cert....I am now off to the dealer I had the car from..to see if
he can help me.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Just like to add very loudly " I HATE INS*RANCE C*MPANIES"
............Only joking.
mickeymegabyte
I'm going to go out on a limb and assume that you're in the UK based on
your syntax and the fact that you're talking about a “Thatcham Approved”
immobilizer. Little details like location are always helpful.
The short answer to your question is that you're f*cked. The '91 Caprice
didn't come from the factory with any sort of immobilizer or alarm system.
The closest it had was power locks and keyless entry. My guess is that
you’re trying to get some sort of classic or special interest vehicle
insurance with an agreed value, so they want to make sure your car is
semi-safe from theft. Either you’re going to have to have an immobilizer
installed or try a different insurance company.
If you need info on UK based, classic friendly insurance companies, let me
know.
vwhobo
thanks for your reply......I'll have to get one fitted, by the looks of it.
mickeymegabyte
