The Autonox Knowledge Base

Vehicle security news, insights and expert advice

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.

Ghost Immobiliser vs Car Alarm Which one is better?

Mike

Published on: 23/07/2026

is a car alarm better than a ghost? how does a ghost stop car key theft? why are car alarms not popular in 2026? We discuss the pros and cons of major brands including Pandora, Autowatch Ghost and others. How do you protect your Range Rover?

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Are Ghost immobilisers worth it?

Mike

Published on: 20/07/2026

Are Ghost immobilisers worth it? How do Ghost Immobilisers work? Why are they so good? explore the advantages of a canbus car immobliser like the Autowatch Ghost.

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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?

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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