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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Why are old school cars harder to steal than new ones?

Mike

Published on: 15/07/2026

how do new cars get stolen and why are older cars more difficult to steal than newer cars? how do you protect your car from being stolen?

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