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XplusYplusZ



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Thatcham Alarm Category 'S5' > cat2?
Hi,
I just spotted that my insurance has defaulted the alarm system in the L663 as a thatcham alarm cat1.
Checking online, I can see some sources saying it has an Thatcham 'S5' category...
Insurance firms seem to only offer Cat1 or Cat2 options.
Should I choose Thatcham Cat1, Cat2 or none?

I'm tempted to say Cat2 as the CatS5 seems to be better than Cat2 and I don't want to say it doesn't have a Thatcham alarm..
Post #1044879 5th Sep 2024 8:29am
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J77



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My basic knowledge, which could be completely wrong.

S5 is the tracker

Cat 1 is alarm and immobiliser 24MY 90 D250 HSE, Tasman Blue
Post #1044944 5th Sep 2024 5:55pm
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WizzardPrang



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If you log in to your inControl account, under InControl Services -> Secure Tracker (bottom right) you can click "View Certificate", that will display your Thatcham Compliance Certificate. Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #1044967 5th Sep 2024 9:17pm
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XplusYplusZ



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Thanks Wizz - The cert focusses on the Tracker which is "Category 6" certified.

Nothing on the Alarm/Immobiliser - I assume it's taken as a given that these are Cat2 or above.
Post #1044986 6th Sep 2024 7:41am
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Nuclear Nick



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The categories are not hierarchical, they refer to different systems. As J77 said, the Defender has Cat 1 alarm and immobiliser and Cat S5 tracker. Cat 6 was replaced by S5 and S7 from Jan 2019.

https://www.thatcham.org/wp-content/upload....pdf#page7 23.5MY 90 V8 Carpathian grey
Post #1045013 6th Sep 2024 11:39am
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WizzardPrang



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A pity JLR didn't update their certificates from "Cat 6", e.g. in time for the build of my 2020 Defender. Rolling Eyes

Sorry, XplusYplusZ Embarassed Current vehicle: 2020 Defender 110S
Gone: Defender 90 HT 200Tdi, Discovery Sport, Freelander 2

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Post #1045060 6th Sep 2024 9:05pm
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