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.

Tag based systems or Code Based Systems - Which one is better?

Mike

Published on: 24/07/2026

which Immobilser system is best for my vehicle? Is a tag based system such as the Moving Intelligence S5 Ultimate or a Metatrak Deadlock better than a Autowatch Ghost Immobilser or a Scorpion X. Which immobiliser is easiest to use?

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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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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

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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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