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Vehicle security can be confusing...

One minute you’re reading about trackers, the next someone’s trying to sell you a system you’ve never heard of using enough acronyms to make your head spin.

This blog is where we break things down in plain English.

Real advice.

Real experiences from a man with over 21 years experience installing car security systems.

No sales waffle, just a few bad jokes along the way.

Why do I need to have security fitted on my Japanese import?

Why do I need to have security fitted on my Japanese import?

Why do I need to have security fitted on my Japanese import?Mike
Published on: 16/07/2026

Why do I need to have security fitted on my Japanese import? why is my insurance asking for extra security on my import? we talk about all brands of thatcham immobilisers, like Autowatch, Viper, Meta and the difference between categories

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What happens when an engineer comes to fit a tracker or Immobilser? Do I need to water them?

What happens when an engineer comes to fit a tracker or Immobilser? Do I need to water them?

What happens when an engineer comes to fit a tracker or Immobilser? Do I need to water them?Mike
Published on: 21/06/2026

what happens when my ghost is fitted? what happens when my tracker is fitted? How does the process work with installation of ghosts and trackers ? We take you through the process of installation of an Autowatch Ghost or Thatcham Approved tracker

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Toyota Rav4 with ghost fitted 3 - thieves 0. A score better than anything in the world cup.

Toyota Rav4 with ghost fitted 3 - thieves 0. A score better than anything in the world cup.

Toyota Rav4 with ghost fitted 3 - thieves 0. A score better than anything in the world cup.Mike
Published on: 20/06/2026

How will having a ghost fitted stop my vehicle from being stolen? Is a Ghost really worth it and what happens if a thief tries to steal your car with a ghost on? We talk about a recent theft attempt on a Toyota RAV4 and the aftermath.

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Why should I bother having security fitted?

Why should I bother having security fitted?

Why should I bother having security fitted?Mike
Published on: 20/06/2026

Will having Security fitted help my insurance and how will it stop my car from being stolen? How will a Autowatch Ghost stop my car being stolen, we talk about ways to prevent car crime which has reached endemic levels in the UK

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