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.

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?

General Discussions and Information

Why are keyless cars so easy to be stolen and what can be done?

Mike

Published on: 13/07/2026

Why are keyless cars so easy to steal How do they steal a car in under 90 seconds and how does a Autowatch Ghost stop it. how does a thief use a relay to clone my car key? how do I stop a thief from cloning my key here we discuss canbus immobilisers

General Discussions and Information

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

General Discussions and Information

What does "Thatcham approved" mean? Understanding S5 7 Trackers

Rhiannon-Amber

Published on: 20/06/2026

What does Thatcham Approved mean? Learn the difference between S5 and S7 trackers, why insurers require them, and whether your factory tracker is enough.

General Discussions and Information